StrikeEagle
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I own a Smith and Wesson 66 and a Ruger Security Six, both with 4 inch barrels. I enjoy both but typically think of the Smith as being... well, better and finer. Like the Smith was made by Elves but the Ruger was made by Dwarves. (I think the Orcs made Webley's but that's another matter)
But today I shocked myself when I realized that well... the Ruger is just a better gun!
The Ruger has a better triggerpull than the Smith. The Ruger is STRONGER than the Smith... that's the one I use to develop my handloads. As I approach max, I know the Ruger will bring me home safe. Ruger has extra beef every which way... chamber walls, top strap, recoil shield, etc. And... the Ruger is MORE ACCURATE than the Smith! By a considerable margin. The Ruger will still be ticking long after the Smith has been retired. I doubt that a this revolver can EVER wear out from simple use. As I think about it, I dunno why I ever thought the Smith was 'better'... I guess because when I bought it new years ago, it was a LOT more money than the Ruger, and wicked-hard to find one for sale. And backordered out the wazoo, too. So it was quite a coup just getting one into my happy homestead.
What do you think? When the last shot is fired and the smoke has cleared... which is the better revolver?
best,
StrikeEagle
But today I shocked myself when I realized that well... the Ruger is just a better gun!
The Ruger has a better triggerpull than the Smith. The Ruger is STRONGER than the Smith... that's the one I use to develop my handloads. As I approach max, I know the Ruger will bring me home safe. Ruger has extra beef every which way... chamber walls, top strap, recoil shield, etc. And... the Ruger is MORE ACCURATE than the Smith! By a considerable margin. The Ruger will still be ticking long after the Smith has been retired. I doubt that a this revolver can EVER wear out from simple use. As I think about it, I dunno why I ever thought the Smith was 'better'... I guess because when I bought it new years ago, it was a LOT more money than the Ruger, and wicked-hard to find one for sale. And backordered out the wazoo, too. So it was quite a coup just getting one into my happy homestead.
What do you think? When the last shot is fired and the smoke has cleared... which is the better revolver?
best,
StrikeEagle