A S&W 686 or a Ruger GP100 would be my suggestions. Both are .357s but of course you have the options to shoot .38s through them. While I prefer a 6" barrel, a 4" barrel would work as well.
If those guns are a bit big for you, a Ruger SP101 in .357 would be another good option.
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