Hard to beat an Airweight S&W snubby loaded with 135 grain +P Gold Dot short barrel ammo for a light, compact carry gun if you are looking for a revolver. Shot placement is paramount. I have a Taurus titanium .41 magnum that i carry in a pancake holster loaded with 250 grain hard cast flat nose ammo when bow hunting. It has gone bang every time I've pulled the trigger.
Ron