...IMHO another great choice for a woods gun would be a
5" M10 / .38 M&P (the middle gun in Elmer's picture).
These have almost the exact same balance as a M15/M67, coupled with a slightly longer sight radius, and no worries about the rear sight snagging on clothing or breaking off if the gun is dropped.
The 5" barrel was less popular than the 4" barrel because it's harder to wear in a holster while you're seated in a patrol car, so the guns are harder to find, but arguably worth it once you do.