PolarFBear
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I have both firearms, the S&W being a 686 no dash. I have quite a few firearms. If I could only have ONE it would be the S&W 686. It seems to do everything "perfect". That said, the Ruger GP100 (both are 4 inch) is no slouch. Accurate, exceptionally durable, but it seems "clunky" but NOT in a bad way. It is just not as graceful as the Smith. Try both, choose the one preferable to you but don't be afraid to spend about $150 more on the Smith. Neither will really disappoint but I am betting the resale (not that I ever will) will be greater on the Smith.