The reason for the Centennial style and the Bodyguard style is so the hammer doesn't snag coming out of your pocket during a concealed carry draw. This can be an important consideration and might be a lifesaving consideration as well. I like the Centennial DA-only style better for CC, but some of that might be looks. I think that the Bodyguard can be used both SA and DA. The hammer is just shrouded. This could be a big thing.
If just shooting, rather than serious CC is involved, I would get a tradition SA/DA hammer type.
I have shot a friend's Model 60 3" S&W and really liked it. I was surprised that the recoil was quite managable with .357 125-gr. and not too bad with 158-gr. either. 110-gr HP .357 loads were like .38 Special +Ps! With .38 Specials, a 158-gr. LSWC-HP +P is the way to fly. I liked the gun, for sure.
A revolver can be fired more than once from your pocket, unlike a semi-auto that will normally have the slide hang up in the same situation. A small, but real advantage for the pocket revolver.
I usually carry a mini-Glock 27 for CC, but have nothing against the fine J frame types. Forget the K-frames, etc. Too big and bulky for CC - this from personal experience.
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