I am planning on picking up a small-frame .357 Magnum with a 4" barrel for a CCW piece.
Here is what I've narrowed it down to:
Smith & Wesson Model 13 -- LOVE the smooth DA trigger that's possible on the Smith. That's a huge plus for me. I'd prefer adjustable sights but this may not matter on a CCW piece. I haven't decided on the Model 13 yet because I am worried about the durability. I shoot a lot of hot loads so I'm worried that I will crack the forcing cone. However, I'm starting to shoot more 158s than 125s. I'm also a little hesitant about the fixed sights; I'm worried that a used K-frame with fixed sights might be way off.
Ruger Security Six -- The adjustable sights are a plus. I also like the durability of the Ruger and probably won't worry about damaging the forcing cone like I would on the Smith. Not sure about the DA trigger on a Ruger; never tried one. If I can get the trigger to function as smooth as the Smith without any stacking I'll get the Ruger.
What do you all think? Any insight or suggestions? I don't want to get anything else like the Model 19 since that one's going for investment prices right now.
Here is what I've narrowed it down to:
Smith & Wesson Model 13 -- LOVE the smooth DA trigger that's possible on the Smith. That's a huge plus for me. I'd prefer adjustable sights but this may not matter on a CCW piece. I haven't decided on the Model 13 yet because I am worried about the durability. I shoot a lot of hot loads so I'm worried that I will crack the forcing cone. However, I'm starting to shoot more 158s than 125s. I'm also a little hesitant about the fixed sights; I'm worried that a used K-frame with fixed sights might be way off.
Ruger Security Six -- The adjustable sights are a plus. I also like the durability of the Ruger and probably won't worry about damaging the forcing cone like I would on the Smith. Not sure about the DA trigger on a Ruger; never tried one. If I can get the trigger to function as smooth as the Smith without any stacking I'll get the Ruger.
What do you all think? Any insight or suggestions? I don't want to get anything else like the Model 19 since that one's going for investment prices right now.