[dgludwig]

Like some others, I don't think that the 1" difference makes much difference in terms of ballistic advantages/disadvantages, concealability or shooting/handling performance. That said, I prefer the three inch barrel length a little more than the two inch length because it offers slightly better ballistics, slightly better (subjectively speaking) balance and handling (pointing) shooting performance, slightly less recoil and muzzle blast-and at no real loss in concealment benefit (though Yankee Doodle's caveat regarding pocket carry is duly noted, depending on the size of the pocket).