Yea thanks all very much appreciate helping me narrow it down.
I'm gonna go with the lightweight & compact, accurate, smooth trigger pull, manageable recoil, interchangeable front sight Ruger LCR:
and switch out the pinned down front sight for an XS Tritium Big Dot sight:
I'm hoping I can either get a used LCR or get a good deal on a new one.
Now I gotta narrow down whats the best: carry load(brand/grain), the range load(most mild rounds), and the holster.