My father has a 6" Python, my brother has a 6" Trooper III, and I am in the process of getting a Model 28. Both of the Colts shoot very nice, and are quite accurate, I prefer the feel of the DA trigger on the Python to the Trooper, but I find most S&W triggers to be just as good, although different. I too would say that the Trooper III is nearly identical in size to an L frame, its certainly not as big as an N. Honestly, I think that both of the Colts are slightly better looking than the Smith, but I find that the Smiths fit my hands slightly better and just feel right.