Trail Gun, for the purpose of this post, is one you would carry on an outing where shooting it is not planned; except for a "necessity" ...ie you are not out hunting or plinking.
I carry a S&W 329 (44 mag) with 240 gr bullets, both cast and jacketed. For me this pretty well fits your description to a T
If I'm in a area that I know has a grizzly working it I might carry my SS 5.5 Ruger Bisley in 45 colt with 300 gr cast bullets. I carry this one in a Ringler 3 in 1 Holster. It's a heavier than I like for carrying but I do feel a bit more comfortable about running into a grizzly
