You know i'd like to see Ruger make an 8 shot .357 wheelgun, that would be worth a look. Say a 4 inch GP100?
I've shot less revolvers than most here but the 625 .45 acp and the model 10 HB are my fave smiths. I'm not sure about the smith it was a stainless M&P in .357 with a heavy (but not full lug) barrel
As far as moon clips, i use them in my 1917 Colt to this day, just like a speed loader without the mess (but you do need a tool to pop the fired brass out) The smith and wesson version of the 1917 army is smaller and quite handy, so IF the army made its choice, it was the 375,000 of these revolvers purchased in WW1.. and hey after 85 years mine still shoots great. The Colt has a strange grip frame for most "modern' shooters but a grip filler is available, as are pachmeyer grips.