, each individual should find what is best for THEM and THEIR purposes. Sorry if I came across as an ass, it wasn't my intent (well, maybe a little! ;) ).
what's wrong with being an ass?
most people don't realize how much they give up by getting a micro gun.
I too have a stick-it-in-my-pocket gun, a teensy Glock, but the reality is the only time I carry it's when I'm being lazy. usually something like and mowing the lawn and I have to run quickly to get gas.
I'm probably going to sell it to force myself not to be lazy.
like every other gun owner of the planet I've had a few five shot revolvers. I got rid of it for the same reason that most agencies have gotten rid of theirs, it was state-of-the-art in the 1890s.
if you're going to carry a gun you have to dress for the gun. Generally that means untucked shirts -- preferably ones that are meant to be untucked so it doesn't look stupid-- and probably one or even two sizes larger than what currently seems to be the style. Yes, that means you have to give up your little sister's schmedium shirts.
Now here's the next part, I'm probably a little slow because I didn't figure this out at first. once you dress for the gun you can carry something the size of a Glock 19 (or any similar compact) as easily as you can carry a glock 26 (or similar).
it is true that you most likely will never ever need a firearm. I get it. However, I promise you this, if you do, you're going to wish you weren't going out a Glock 43 or a 5-shot peashooter instead of a Glock 19 (or similar).
I had a friend, an assistant us attorney, come back from a concealed carry course where the so-called expert told everyone to get 22 magnum revolvers.
the truth is probably 70% of the soldiers, 99% of the sailors and maybe 90% of cops don't have a clue about guns. they usually know very little more than what they have stuffed in their holster
it's not hard to get your self-declared an instructor or an expert in some people's minds.
if you're going to carry a 5 shot revolver I would have very least make sure you're carrying reloads. so many do not and practice practice practice.