I like a short, hammerless revolver just because you can shoot through your pocket with it at close range, more than once. I had just about given up on packing a wheel gun when that though struck me, and now we have a couple of them. At 3 ft., .38 Spl +P will get the job done.
I’m with you - - I need wheel guns.
There’s just no feeling of dependability quite like a no-doubt-about-it wheel gun.