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If you don't care for holsters, just get you a 2 inch snub nose .38 Special to stick in your pocket. 5 shot S&W M36 will do, or even a 6 shot Detective Special (which can often be found at gun shows). If weight bothers you, you can get an airweight S&W M37 or a Colt Agent. Said guns can also be bought without a hammer or by purchasing a hammer shroud if you are afraid of the hammer getting hung while pulling it out of your pocket.

These guns are simple, easy to carry, and have adequate "stopping power" especially if you get good Hollowpoint heavy rounds.

I recommend Ed Lovette's The Snubby for a good little read on the Snub hose revolver and it's value.