Same here. I never was able to let go of my old Model 28 Hwy Patrolman I carried in the 70's on patrol. owned a couple of 29's but always ended up trading or selling them. The 28 has been my steadfast comfortable friend for almost 50 years. Have no idea how many eounds I put thru it with all the practice and qualifications, but would be comfortable in stating it in many thousands and of rounds without a misfire or extraction problem. N frames, definitely something you can trust your life with IMO.
You can add one more to the list of S&W N frame admirers.