I sold my 8 3/8 to get the 6 1/2 inch, its more handy (not as top heavy) as the 8 3/8 inch, plus you get a better sight radius with it than the 4 inch model. I think its the best of both worlds and the recoil isnt that much different than the 8 3/8 inch model. I think you'd like if you bought it. I got the 6 1/2 and have no regrets and never looked back.