I like the model 10 very much, but some new shooters have struggled with the rear notch sight a bit when I have used one to teach new shooters. Something like a model 10 but with adjustable sights would be darn near perfect.
Tamara - a bud of mine has a model 629 "Mountain Gun" with the 3" barrel. You would be amazed at how many small female types love shooting that thing! We load a 240gr JSP over 24.0gr of W296 and let 'em have at it. The noise and muzzle flash is quite startling. So far, none have shot all six rounds - I might have to marry the woman that could!