I bounce back and forth between a Beretta 96 Compact and one of two Smith wheelguns, a 642 and a 386. The 642 is my always gun and the Beretta usually only sees duty when I am wearing jeans.

I like, as others have said, the simplicity of the revolver. With the weight of my 386 and 7 shots of 357 magnum, I feel adequately prepared for anything, primarily because I am always carrying. I don't ever go without it due to weight or being uncomfortable wearing it.