I have them all or have shot them all over the years. I stuck with the S&W's and have several. I think everybody ought to own at least one. My wife also carries one in her purse or waistband. I worked part-time in a gun shop and about a year ago, we got in 5 Charter Arms Undercovers. We had to send 4 of them back for timing problems, stuck cylinders and mis-fires. They were bought out by the same people that own and operate "Hi-Point" if that tells you anything. The Taurus revolvers have improved over the years, but i'd rather just go with the S&W's as tried and true. My Opinion. I haven't tried the New Ruger LCR, I have numerous older Colt Detective Specials, Agents and Cobras. They are getting pretty pricey and they are larger and bulkier for pocket carry.
The S&W Airweight 38's are generally ready to go out of the box, though triggers are not as good as they used to be, with the lawyer lock systems and Computer Machining instead of handfitting, they are serviceable but not a smooth as the old timers. They are light and +P rated for heavier loaded 38 ammo. I've seen them average at about the 400 dollar mark or higher. The Titanium Airlite Revolvers are super light and very easy to carry. They are also chambered in 357 mag, so you have a choice of 38 or 357. I have one in my pocket right now in a Kramer Pocket Holster. There are two problems with the Titanium guns like the 342 or 360. They are expensive. Ranging in the 600-800 dollar range on average. They hurt when you shoot them. Imagine a 10 ounce revolver, chambered in 357 mag. I shoot 2 or 3 rounds and really don't want to pull the trigger again. However, if you are being attacked, you probably won't notice the recoil when you shoot under stress. But you can always shoot the 38's which are a little easier on the hands. There are some good snubby loads out there now, like Speer Gold Dot 135 gr. Short Barrel Ammo.
As far as hammerless or spurred hammer, I generally go with the spurless or concealed hammer guns for pocket carry. They don't snag when you yank them out of the pocket. A spurred hammer can be "de-spurred" by a decent gunsmith. A spurred hammer can be used in the pocket, if you practice drawing and putting your thumb behind the spur on the way out of the pocket, to prevent it from hanging up on the pocket. That's my experience. Good luck on your choice.
