i use a 5.5 inch sbh and use iron sights. i would take the 5 and run. imho; this is just the right size for packing/do it all. dont care for the looks of a scoped rvolvers but do invest in better iron sights than factory offerings. i use strong side carry on an old mil. wed belt, the suspenders help hold up the gun and other stuff. i can undo the belt and it still hangs there.