I carry a 642 in my pocket. I use 158 grns LSWC (non-plus Ps).

In Wyoming I see no need for extra ammo on my person. (truck yeah).

I doubt I run across many bandits but I have use my revolver on rattlers, coyotes (stealing my chickens), cat raking baby birds out of wife's bird house.

Even had to put down a horse.

It's my carry revolver for fishing, camping, horse back riding etc. Then I have extra rounds in my pack or saddle bags because I do pick up an odd cotton tail for dinner every now and then.

The only time I feel the need for another gun is while hunting, then I have my Model 70 Winchester.

I still carry my 642 while hunting. It came in handy while trying to sneak up on an antelope and coming nose to nose with a 3 ft rattler.

I don't consider my revolver as a SD weapon (though it would work for that) as much as another every day tool like my pocket knife.