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I'm pretty much out of my mind trying to figure out which 4" revolver to purchase with some money I have coming in next week. I like the S&W 686's trigger and the fit and finish is generally good, but the Ruger GP100 is a big brute of a gun that just calls out to me like I can't explain, especially the blued version. I've shot both and actually was more accurate with the Ruger, especially when shooting really hot .357 loads.[/U] And all of that is compounded by a really beautiful 4" version of the SP101 that Ruger just came out with recently that yells "Buy me!" every time I see one in a gun store or on line.
Any advice or help would be appreciated, realizing full well that I still will be in the same dilemma next week when the check finally comes. Thanks in advance.
I think you have already answered your own question. Many years ago, I had the same dilema (I grew up on Smith's). The difference between the 2 was explained this way, "the Smith is prettier, and the trigger is smoother, but the Ruger is built like a tank............" With that comment, I bought the GP100 (stainless) and never regretted it. The tightest grouping revolver I ever had. Shooting magnums in it (4" bbl.) was like shooting .38+p in my S&W 19 (4" bbl.). My biggest regret about the gun, was trading if for another pistol I thought I had to have.......