That's kind of the conclusion I've come to so far, that the 2 are near equal. I am very mechanically inclined, always have been. Which is why a large selection of aftermarket upgrades is a plus. I can't leave things alone, gotta tinker. So far I'm keeping my eyes open for a reasonably priced used revolver, but if I don't find that, then next time I can get into a Cabela's or GM, then I'll see which feels the best in my hand, if they both fit fine, then I'm not sure which I'd pick. But until then I'm still open to suggestions and recommendations. There's a ton of revolver stuff out there that I don't know and it's kinda overwhelming trying to jump into it on my own. So whenever someone suggests something, I go look at it and learn a little. I don't have any S&W anything, and the only ruger I have is a 10/22, so at this point brand loyalty isn't a factor. Also I'm not all that concerned about trigger pull on either, because from what I've read, that's relatively easy to customize to my desire. Same with grips, although I have a little more trouble with that one since changing grips changes the fit in your hand.