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If you like the model 629, you might like to check this one out. Its similar to the 629 but holds 8 rounds.

http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10001&catalogId=10001&langId=-1&productId=65218&tabselected=tech&isFirearm=Y&parent_category_rn

For my “open carry hiking sidearm”, I have a glock model G29 with the full length 15 round mag. The model 29 is the smaller version 10mm.

For concealed carry I have a 9mm Kahr PM9. Im going to replace it with the new walther PPS as soon as mine comes in. As for recoil, I find the PM9 and the glock G29 have about the same recoil. The PM9 maybe kicks just a tiny bit more. Neither one come close to the berretta 92 for accuracy. At least not in my hands. The berretta has a very good trigger, in my opinion, better than a glock by far. The PM9 has a horrible trigger.

My wife had a PM9 for a short time. She traded it for an S&W revolver in 32 Mag. The trigger on the PM9 was terrible as you noted. She could not shoot it well. Even I ended up with only 2" groups at 15 yards. That is terrible compared to the single, ragged hole I can produce with the 686+ with 38SPL. That PM9 is the only firearm we have ever sold or traded from all our many acquisitions.

I like that 627, but I have a 5" S&W 460 on my list ahead of that one. I'm also waiting to hear from S&W on the recall/repair of my 460XVR. I just learned about the recall yesterday. Thanks for the pointer on the 627. The L frame is my favorite size...and one that my wife shoots well.