Which Ruger did you get? I was always partial to the SP101, though I’ve never bought one. I do have a dozen or so S&W J, K, L and N frames in the safe and love them all.
My primary carry for years has been a 5 shot .38 J frame. Recently I’ve taken to carrying a .32 J frame six shot snubbie. I’ve confident enough in my shot placement to make the hot little .32s count.
Ruger GP100.