I vote for the S&W Model 25, I've got a 25-5 in .45 Colt with an 8 3/8" barrel which is probably a bit longer than you're looking for, but man does it shoot. You'll be hard pressed to find a nicer DA .45 Colt although I wouldn't plan on hot rodding your ammo for it. Seems to me this revolver would be a good carry gun with a 3-4" barrel although you'd have to be fairly large to conceal it (I doubt I'd have an issue with it). I've been on the lookout for one with a shorter barrel for years but one hasn't turned up locally yet.
Stu
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