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After a 35-year break, I find myself returning to revolvers. During the past 35 years, I've used an auto-loader, either .45 ACP or 9mm. Recently, I purchased a S&W 642 for my wife, which reminded me of the very first handgun I was issued, a Det. Spl., which was not exactly a fun gun. Oddly enough, the OSI gifted me an S&W Model 19 when I served as an Army counterinsurgency officer in Vietnam. Now that was a fun gun. But I had to return to Old Reliable, the 1911 .45 ACP. In 1985, my agency switched to the 9mm. First, I had a Beretta, then I was issued the SIG P228, which is a fine 9mm. But it is still a 9mm. My personal handguns are auto-loaders in .45 ACP. I won't get away from the .45 ACP, but I'm drawn to a revolver. I prefer S&W, but I am unfamiliar with what's available for .45 ACP as my first revolver. I need to see what you wheel-gunners consider to be the most accurate, reliable .45 ACP revolver. If your choice is a discontinued model, please give me an idea what I should expect to pay for a good-to-excellent used one. Shower the opinions, but include the reason. Thanks.