Groo here
I was in the revolver school for years and have 3in in 357/41/44/45acp.
But if you want a balance of size, weight, power , and shootabelty.
I suggest a 10mm auto.
Glocks are light, Smiths are strong,1911's just are, and then there
are the witness's.
Max barrel for length, high shot count, action reduces kick.
Federal has a new hunting load [true 10mm] and
there is Double tap,Buffelo bore,Corbond , and Underwood.