Merry Christmas! Gift money burning a hole in your pocket? If so, having spent a few months with this item, it is an ideal pocket gun. If you are looking for a practical purchase item and not looking to overpay for an AR right now, this (or any J-frame) is always something to consider.
http://www.gunsandammo.com/reviews/smith-wesson-638-review/
http://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/2011/09/ralph/gun-review-smith-wesson-model-642/