I have two GP100s (6" and 4" half-lug) and one S&W 686 4".
You won't go wrong with either the Ruger or the Smith.
The new Rugers are beautifully made. The days when the Smith 686 was "more refined" are no more.
The Smith has the best single action trigger imaginable. The Ruger's is good; the Smith's is better.
The Ruger DA trigger has a distinct second stage which makes shooting it DA a breeze, at least for me. I had a trigger job done on my 6" gun and it is my best shooting DA revolver.
The Smith's DA trigger is single stage and snappy. It all boils down to preference as to which DA trigger is better.
My $.015.
You won't go wrong with either the Ruger or the Smith.
The new Rugers are beautifully made. The days when the Smith 686 was "more refined" are no more.
The Smith has the best single action trigger imaginable. The Ruger's is good; the Smith's is better.
The Ruger DA trigger has a distinct second stage which makes shooting it DA a breeze, at least for me. I had a trigger job done on my 6" gun and it is my best shooting DA revolver.
The Smith's DA trigger is single stage and snappy. It all boils down to preference as to which DA trigger is better.
My $.015.