the lone gunman
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You are not likely to ware out either of them,buy what YOU like or you wont be happy. As for me I have a 586 8 3/8. would never get rid of it. A 586/686 4" would be a nice carry.
The truth is, Rugers ARE stronger, this is an absolute fact. Sometimes the truth hurts, if you're a S&W snob. This is why ammo manufacturers often use GP100s to test their ammo. It's not about weight, or forged vs cast, it's about overall stronger construction, inside and out, and like I already said, a gun that is much more fault tolerant. The main point being a "mountain gun" is meant for wondering around the woods with...Ruger is simply a better tool for that particular job. Not to mention, the internals aren't made of pressed metal powder, and they have no locks to jamb. These are important things to think about with a WOODS type gun. They would not be so important for a nightstand gun.