Revolver - Smith or Ruger?

[indiucky]

I keep my biases simple...

Single Action revolver? Ruger...

Double Action revolver? Smith and Wesson...

1911? Colt......

That way I share my love with the big American three....

 

[RustyHornet]

I still like my GP100 better than any Smith. Don't care what Indi has to say.

 

[Steel and wood]

I have a sw 686+ 6 inch love it but my ruger gp100 5 inch is great I love both but will always have my ruger.

 

[indiucky]

I still like my GP100 better than any Smith. Don't care what Indi has to say.

You'll grow out of that....

 

[RustyHornet]

You'll grow out of that....

This Ruger has a really sweet trigger. You'll get to see someday.

 

[USAPatriot79]

Definitely Smith and Wesson. I definitely like ruger also but if your picking between the two then S&W

 

[FamilyProtectR]

My first ever revolver was a S&W model 19. Still my favorite gun to carry around the woods.

 

[cerebus85]

the rugers are built like tanks. I have the security six in 357, oh what a beast. People treat sw revolvers on some pedestal. I own both but for the price I can have a whole lot more fun with the ruger and still not suffer quality.

 

[Indynic]

the rugers are built like tanks. I have the security six in 357, oh what a beast. People treat sw revolvers on some pedestal. I own both but for the price I can have a whole lot more fun with the ruger and still not suffer quality.

This notion that Rugers are "built like tanks" makes me everytime I hear it. It shows a lack of understanding of manufacturing process.

Yes, Rugers are built heavier than its comparable S&W, but it has to be. Rugers are cast, S&W are forged. Castings require more material than forgings to reach the same strength.

 

[JJM7288]

I never cared for the side plate and screws on S&W revolvers.

 

[BE Mike]

I never cared for the side plate and screws on S&W revolvers.

I never cared for the warning paragraph printed on the barrels of Rugers.

 

[Hop]

So just what does "built like a tank" mean in the gun world? I'm thinking, heavier than it needs to be, sturdy, resists abusive treatment and continues to function. It doesn't mean slim, buttery smooth, shiney, dainty.

Now which sentence sounds more Ruger like and which more S&W like?

 

[Indynic]

So just what does "built like a tank" mean in the gun world? I'm thinking, heavier than it needs to be, sturdy, resists abusive treatment and continues to function. It doesn't mean slim, buttery smooth, shiney, dainty.

Now which sentence sounds more Ruger like and which more S&W like?

I guess if "built like a tank" means unnecessarily heavy and bulky do to inferior manufacturing processes, then it sounds just like a Ruger to me.

 

[mammynun]

I never cared for the warning paragraph printed on the barrels of Rugers.

They put it on the bottom of my Alaskan's barrel. But it's still there. But so is the Hillary Hole.

Get what you like.

 

[JJM7288]

I never cared for the warning paragraph printed on the barrels of Rugers.

Me either. I choose warning paragraph over the side plate in 1986 though.

 

[Bapak2ja]

OP, you should have put a poll on this thread. At this rate we can't see who has the majority.

I rejected the SP101 because the one I tried had a terrible trigger. Recently I bought 640-1 because it just felt good in my hand. After using it a bit, I realized it was essentially an SP101 with a better trigger. Now I wonder what could be done with the 101 to make it shoot like the 640.

Bottom line, both really are great pieces, but I prefer the S&W 640.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

So just what does "built like a tank" mean in the gun world? I'm thinking, heavier than it needs to be, sturdy, resists abusive treatment and continues to function. It doesn't mean slim, buttery smooth, shiney, dainty.

Now which sentence sounds more Ruger like and which more S&W like?

"Built like a tank" is a nonsense gun nut term of art that is used by those who do not know what it means:

https://youtu.be/A7LcUmg4UtU

http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2010/08/23/you-broke-it-44-magnum-barrel-failure/

 

[Hop]

^^^ Yes, yes it is but it riles up the natives.

I really like both but only own 3 Ruger and 1 Uberti right now.

 

[BE Mike]

Me either. I choose warning paragraph over the side plate in 1986 though.

All cosmetic. I've never had an issue with S&W sideplates or durability. It's your money; spend it as you see fit.

 

[BE Mike]

"Built like a tank" is a nonsense gun nut term of art that is used by those who do not know what it means:

https://youtu.be/A7LcUmg4UtU

http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2010/08/23/you-broke-it-44-magnum-barrel-failure/

Excellent! Just like the term tack driver! Today that could mean the ability to hit a man sized target at touching range!