Another vote for a 38 Special Revolver.

If you pocket carry, go light weight. The S&W 442, or even better, and more expensive the 340 M&P. In a Ruger the LCR38 or LCR357. The LCR357 has a Stainless Steel frame, and is a little heavier. It soaks up recoil better than the lighter weight airweights.

ON THE BELT CARRY:
In A S&W you have the Model 60, 640, and 649, in Steel J Frames.
A little larger and more shootable you have the 2-3 Inch Model 10, 13, 19, 64, 65, and 66.
In a Ruger you have the SP101 in a 2.25 Inch and a 3-1/16 Inch barrel.

I have the 442 Pro Moon Clip. I have owned an LCR357.
On up in size I have both the SP101 38 Special in a 2.25 Inch, and a 3-1/16 Inch 357 Magnum.
On up in size I also have a Model 10 and a Model 15 Snub.
I also have a 2.75 Inch 315 Night Guard and a 3 Inch 66-2.

Of those listed the 442, and LCR357 are the only one's I consider to be of Pocket Carry Weight.
All the others carry and conceal about equally well in a Pancake holster on the belt.

Just My 2 Cents

Bob

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