And.....I picked the NG over the other 329 models because of the excellent night sights (most bad things happen at night!), and the Pachmayr grips which help tame recoil and are much more compact. Fits nicely in a medium size fanny pack, which is the way I prefer to carry outdoors, because of excellent protection from the elements (dust, dirt, mud, rain). The 4" PD is certainly very light and an attractive choice, but the extra barrel length puts it over the top for backpacking or any reasonable concealment.