I, too, prefer the Model 29 - but will never have a barrel as short as you want (again).
Although I'd settle for a 6" bbl, I much prefer the 8-3/8" length for hunting - carrying's NP, because I use a Bianchi 4100 Ranger H.U.S.H. bandolier-style cross-chest holster.
I found the Ruger much too heavy for my needs - I'm long past the point where I want a super-duper, heavy boolit slinger.
A 240ge JSP at factory speeds has worked just fine on every animal that's been willing to step in front of me to come for dinner.
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