About four years ago I owned a 4"S-S and 4" S&W 66 ND both stainless steel, like you I found them to be very close in fit and finish and the 66 had the better trigger with the S&W just a bit better over all.
Unlike you the Smith shot better than the Ruger, not a lot but enough to send the...
In 40 years of hunting I have NEVER had a scope fail while hunting nor have I ever met anyone who has! It can happen and I'm sure it has but a lot CAN happen and I don't live my life in fear! You claim that if you scope breaks all you have to do is remove your scope and shoot, just how many...
While I like my .44mag and .357mag hands down it has to be .22LR. Shoot all day for little money and no pain. How many of you can shoot 1000 rounds of .38spc .357mag .44mag .45c in 1 day?
You don't want to live by me, my local LGS is open 9:00am-12:00am (midnight) sunday- friday, 9:00-8:00pm saterday (has to watch boxing). He is also open on holiday's.