Since your caliber interests appear to have broadened I have two suggestions for you-

First, you might consider the 327 Night Guard, I got a good deal on one a couple of months ago and am very pleased with it. It's accurate, the right weight - not too light, not too heavy @32oz loaded with 8 135gr .357mags, and well balanced so it carries nice and feels good in the hand. It has become my general carry gun for around the property, in the woods, etc., pretty much any time concealment is not a major issue.

Second, you mentioned the lightweight 2" .22s. My wife has a 317 that she takes walking with her, great little gun, only weighs like 10oz. However, for your purposes the 3" 317 with adjustale sights might be better and I just saw a nice used one Friday at the Cabela's in Scarorough, ME for $400 with the box and stuff. That's a really good price, you might give them a call.

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