Most that carry carry for self defense. Many carry compact handguns that are light for their ease of carry. Some of us do not. What type and caliber do you prefer? Do you carry a backup and if so, what type/caliber?
I too like wheel guns 10 years of c.b. action shoot'n I carry a American derringer-3" barrel, 45 long colt/410Depends on where I am going. I usually carry my Ruger SP101 in .357 Mag but sometimes carry a Ruger LCR-X in .38+P for something more lightweight. I am a revolver fan as you can see (from my Cowboy Action shooting days). My brain is just too conditioned to using a wheel gun and I am a believer in using what comes natural.
357 S&W Bodyguard for non-stress protection
My working guns are Twin Colt Python 357's