The SP101 is a fantastic gun but not as "elegant" as a Smith and Wesson. You should be able to find a little used Smith for $500. I bought an outstanding used 686 357 in all stainless for $400 at Gander Mountain. The trigger is buttery smooth and all of the tolerances were perfect.
S&W are really nice, if you have more money than what you could afford for a Ruger, however if you have less than what a Ruger would cost you go with a Taurus.
In that price range I would suggest a 3" Ruger GP-100. They are good guns and will serve you will. If you are willing to look around you can find a really nice used Ruger Six-Series revolver or a S&W K frame for well under $500.
The last Security Six I got was a 2 3/4 inch model for 340 from another member here. It was a 150 series though which can be undesireable because the grip is different thatn all the rest of the Sec Sixes. I just use the standard grip though.
If you want a carry gun go with the SP 101. If just a shooter I like the model 66 smith and wesson or the ruger gp 100.
MHO
Larry Burchfield
SEABEES/RVN/67/68/69
DAV
jonfish,
Don't go by the MSRP you see on the company sites for new guns. The real world price is usually considerably less. A handgun that has a list price of $500 can usually be found for well under $400. I bought a KelTec P-32 that had a list price of $330 for $219. That SP-101 that lists for $589 can be found online for exactly $437 from Buds Gun Shop. The 3" GP100 is only $485 even though it lists for $659. (although the GP100 isn't in stock but the SP101 is)
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