Well I have a 4" 629 but really do not feel like lugging that around, besides I do not have a holster for it. I wear shorts and Polo or T shirts 11 mths of the year so I pretty much only pocket carry a small 9mm or a J frame. I have holsters for most of my large semi autos but it's hard to conceal a 45. I could put it in my day pack but by the time I get it out I'm lunch. I really do not expect a problem as they never bothered us before. My Wife hikes faster than me, so I let her blaze the trail.