You poor fellow!!! I once owned a 3" 29 and later a 3" 629. I am sorry that I sold either of them. I really enjoyed shooting them and catching the attention of others at the range. I don't think I would like shooting a light weight though.
My friend and gunsmith, coated the pistol for me and told me he did not think it kicked bad (I hate young people). I felt like a little baby, but then I offered to bring up my 45-70 derringer for him to shot and he told me "no thanks". I felt better.
But then he knows it broke my old hand so bad that they had to put it back together for me. LOL
BUT STILL, A REAL MAN COULD NOT HAVE LET AN OLD MAN OUT DO HIM.