For all those suggesting 5-shot J Frames, I appreciate your input, but is that really the gun you want for a gunfight? It's a serious question, not a criticism. Size and weight aren't going to be the deal breaker here for me (within reason--I'm probably not going to opt for an N Frame with a 8 3/8" barrel).
If somebody was waiting for me in the parking lot and the fight was on, I'm thinking I'd want a real rear sight--not just a notch, and bit more grip than the typical 2 finger. How much sight radius would you want? I'm talking in terms of fighting back against a determined attacker.
Thanks!
A standard old school police sidearm should fit the bill nicely, meaning a Smith Model 15 is your huckleberry since you want good sights. I have no empirical data but have heard through the grapevine that more than a few police officers so armed came out on top in a gunfight against a determined adversary. The Ruger Security Six 4" would also be a good second choice but lots of good used 15's are still around for a "reasonable" price even in these inflated times.
Gunnery, gunnery, gunnery. Hit the target, all else is twaddle!
