I have a Public Defender in stainless steel. I don't carry it on my person, but it makes a terrific anti car jacking gun or home defence gun. I have a holster that goes on the seat belt and can be positioned anywhere on my seat belt. I like the Federal 000 in 2.5 inch. they print 4 36 cal. slugs at about 10 yds. in a 8" circle. I found the recoil to be very manageable, similar to 45 acp.
I know this is a Taurus thread, but I just have to put a plug in for my favorite car gun and part time CCG. Introducing the Bond Arms Derringer. More compact, easier to carry, just as accurate and with proper accessories easy to handle. Only has 2 shots, but at < 24 inches and 8 36 cal. pellets, you should not need more.