The K22 or M17 is a K-frame, and a bit heavier than the J-frame kit guns. I prefer the Kit guns for carry, but that’s a personal preference thing. All the new Kit guns have 3” or shorter barrels AFIK, which means mine is illegal for hunting in my state. Hope to find a 4” or 5” someday.
K22s hold 6 or 10. Kit guns hold 6 or 8.
