Thanks for your thoughts, guys. I think I'm going to go with the S&W 640PD in .357. I am not usually a revolver guy, but I really like the fact that I can get a full grip on it without sacrificing light weight. The mini autos might be kind of hard to handle with gloves on (something I hadn't really considered until now). Same goes for your derringer idea, Dad - although I think it suits a surly old fart like you just perfectly! 
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