I had a 629 3" with non-fluted cylinder. While it was an amazing piece to look at recoil was not fun with magnum rounds.

Also had a super blackhawk with the short barrel, super strong piece but the grip was too small for me and recoil was a unpleasant with full power loads.

Id probobly look at ~4" barreled pistols but I would want to be able to shoot it a bit as well as carry it.


629 and redhawk are probably your best options.