You know, I just purchased a Smith 317 and it weighs 12.5 ounces and is an 8 shooter
I bought a Taurus PT22PLY for that reason. 11.2 ounces (empty) and also 8 rounds.
BTW, just Saturday I put the 400th round down the tube with zero malfunctions using CCI Mini Mags. 400 rounds is plenty for me to call it a reliable firearm.