What would you choose and why?
un: JMOFartO:I don't own a revolver (yet) but I have fired a Taurus and S&W in .357 and noticed in that brief experience that the trigger pull in double action was smoother on the S&W. As far as reputation goes I would prefer the S&W but from a financial perspective I could live with a Taurus although I'll probably spend the extra cash and get a S&W.
au:i have owned several Taurus handguns. Love em! I currently have a PT100 and the old model 65. They are truly worth e3very penny you pay for them. Would chose them over the Smith even if $$ was not an issue.
I have one just like that. M44 right? 10 years and many hot loads later, still going strong. I have a Smith 629 Classic power port. Sweet action, but the top strap seems paper thin compared to Ruger and Taurus. My Choice for .357 is the Ruger Security Six. It is beefy looks great and has a smooth action. Mine is 30 years old and still flawless. In 44. I want a Redhawk. Best 44 around. Smiths are nice but I will never trust one with hot loads, just looks too flimsy. In fact the top strap on my Ruger 357 is thicker than the Smith 44. WTF?I like them both but picked the Taurus. They are accurate, reliable and affordable :smt023
My Taurus .... I have never had a single problem with it.
-1?Just bought my first revolver yesterday..A S&W Model 686-1 blue with a 6 in barrel and a wooden grip (square bottom)..I love this gun.