Stu wrote: "You sir are one of a kind. Please don't ever change!"
I agree and disagree. Your wife is correct...please change your undies!
You need at least twelve pair, January, February, March....
I think, judging from my 6 inchers, that that 3" barrel would be very good for packing. If the Mark I is like mine, most of the weight would seem to be in the frame and butt, yet the shorter barrel length would seem to make carrying distinctly easier.
Give us a shooting report when you can.