Do yourself a favor. Check out Rossi.
I went in to pick up either a S&W or Colt - fella behind the counter
suggested the Rossi. I said, "no thanks". He convinced me to inspect them all - compare and contrast each to the others.
I changed my mind and bought the little Rossi 5 shot snub.
This little sweetheart is a real shooter. In my judgement, the
trigger is better, and it puts rounds where I want 'em every time.
Since it is patterned on the little S&W, holsters are readily available. Many rounds have proven it to be accurate, rugged and reliable. It is my carry gun during warm weather, when larger guns don't hide as well under lighter clothing.
Oh yeah...the price was nice, too.
-Don-