Just need to talk about my choice, cause it brings me so much joy. Purchased a Ruger SB in 1969 new for $99 and a Lee Loader for $19. Have gone through a lot of 4227 since then. I got the factory transfer bar safety when they offered it, and when the peepers went south, a Leo 2X put me back on track. When whitetail hunting from a blind with a 30.06 or 300 Win mag, she is perched on a handy shelf. If a management doe comes within 75 yards, plug in the freezer and fire up the skillet! I have taken a couple of smaller bucks with it, but still haven't tried a trophy.
I know that some of the newer double actions or a Casull would have advantages, but it would be like committing adultry after she's brought me 30 plus years of pleasure. I will change if she dies, but it's more likely #2 son will have her on his stand the day after they scatter my ashes around the deer club.
Pass me those damn tissues, would you? That there campfire smoke is gitten in my eyes.