Since you don't hunt, the barrel length is no biggie. I personally love the snubby hand cannons, just fun as hell to shoot, but as soon as I get a shoulder rig for it, I will carry mine for SD. Loaded with a good HP, I doubt you'll put one right through someone unless you're right in front of them. I have a Ruger SRH for hunting...I got the 629 for fun and carry...plus it's "purdy" LOL
