Ruger and Smith-anyone else love them both?

Dirty and Hairy · November 22, 2009, 02:05 AM

Often there seems to be much controversy between the two brands on the gun boards. Is there anyone else out there that just loves them both? I've owned both- a Ruger GP-100, 4in barrel, and a Smith 629, 8 3/8 barrel. My Ruger- fiber optic sights, Hogue rubber grip......I can remember hand-polishing that gun until it gleamed...but mellowly, like sterling silver. Bank vault tough and beautiful

Unfortunately, no longer a part of my stable-now it belongs to my now ex-wifes' father

Ah the things love makes us do. My 629- I knew from the moment I picked it up, I had to have this gun. The internal lock gave me problems within the first three rounds.....so I pulled off the side plate and chucked it. Now it runs flawlessly.

The only lock I need is my booger-hook. But you know what? No other gun has ever felt so balanced, so right in my hand....and I swear you could shoot the fleas off a dogs ass with this thing. At least, if you are a better shot than I am

! So I know I can't be the only one.....who else could care less about brand loyalty and loves them both?

gyvel · November 22, 2009, 02:09 AM

Nope. Just S&W.

laytonj1 · November 22, 2009, 02:26 AM

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Ruger and Smith-anyone else love them both

Yes, and Colt and Freedom Arms and Glock and Dan Wesson and ....

Jim

CraigC · November 22, 2009, 02:52 AM

Yep! Ruger for single actions, S&W for double actions.

Uncle Billy · November 22, 2009, 09:33 AM

+1
Super Blackhawk; 686

zombieslayer · November 22, 2009, 10:38 AM

I like em both! I like smiths for carrying, though.

madcratebuilder · November 22, 2009, 10:46 AM

Have too many S&W's(14), Ruger's(14), Colt's(17) and the DW(2) list is growing. I can't imagine being limited to just one or two brands.

AirForceShooter · November 22, 2009, 10:54 AM

Not a Ruger fan.
Love S&W's

AFS

FlyFish · November 22, 2009, 10:58 AM

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Yep! Ruger for single actions, S&W for double actions.

+1
I love my Bisley Vaqueros for CAS, otherwise I'm shooting my Smiths (when I'm not shooting my Colts, that is.

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That'll Do · November 22, 2009, 12:23 PM

I have love for both brands. My 686 is near and dear to me, not to mention a tack driver. And my 44 Special Lipsey's Blackhawk is my new favorite gun!

So yeah, they're both great. S&W for double action, and Ruger for single action.

461 · November 22, 2009, 12:37 PM

Life's too short to limit yourself to one brand. Both brands have good and bad points and fill niches the other doesn't.

Ricky · November 22, 2009, 12:43 PM

I got em all! If it's reliable and accurate it works for me.

PI Rob · November 22, 2009, 12:54 PM

I've always been a S&W fan, but lately I've been flirting with the Ruger SP101. I really like it and I'm think I'm going to have add one to my collection, but finding one used and/or at a reasonable price around here hasn't been easy.

madmag · November 22, 2009, 01:07 PM

I have more than one of both.

Both are very good pistols. I don't count one above the other. I like my Ruger Speed Six .357 mag. 2-3/4". Just about the right size for a .357 that you can comfortably carry & shoot. My Smith 36 & 60 are great for CCW carry. BTW, I carry my Colt Det. Special as much as my Smith's...but you didn't ask about colt.

I have no brand loyalty. If it shoots and is reliable then it's OK with me.

BigJimP · November 22, 2009, 01:15 PM

Nope...

I'm up to 18 revolvers now - all S&W .... no Rugers, no Colts ( although I think the Colt is a fine gun ), etc ...

I'm a K and N frame S&W fanatic / pre-frame lock models only - and pre mim parts ........

I've shot a number of Rugers ....just can't go there ...(primarily because of the feel of the trigger travel, the way it breaks and the way it resets ) ...it just isn't up to a S&W standard, in my opinion.

geetarman · November 22, 2009, 01:52 PM

I have a Ruger Security Six that I bought a month ago from a range officer. Fixed sights and built like a tank. Shoots really well. Also have a Smith 629 and a 29-2. Both 6 inch. I like them all but confess the 29-2 is really super.

I gave my son a Dan Wesson .357 as well as a 44V. Both shoot well but I favor the .357. The 44V has a really nice single action trigger pull but requires two men and a boy to thumb it back. I have NEVER seen a gun so HARD to cock.

I would REALLY like to get my hands on an older Colt Python.

Dave T · November 22, 2009, 02:03 PM

I like N-framed, pinned and recessed S&Ws and 3-screw, Flat-Top Rugers. With today's prices I don't get to add many "new to me" of either but sometimes the gun gods smile on you.

Mid 1950s 38/44 Heavy Duty.

1962 357 Balckhawk.

The last two to go in the safe. Haven't been to the range yet but they will eventually smite my steel silhouette and pepper popper . (smile)

Dave

Rugerdoug · November 22, 2009, 02:52 PM

Have both, 5 rugers, 1 SW. Both are quality hand guns.

smee78 · November 22, 2009, 03:25 PM

I enjoy the company of both.

DiscoRacing · November 22, 2009, 03:41 PM

I have just one more S&W than Ruger

S&W-Keeper · November 22, 2009, 07:15 PM

Look at my name,and decide,that being said I do have a 2 3/4" Speed Six, and a 4" Security Six that I am starting to warm up to.

Gary in Pennsylvania · November 22, 2009, 07:27 PM

I'm a die-hard Ruger guy........but I wouldn't mind a:

29-2 40incher
New Model 58 .41 magnum
Lew Horton M657 .41mag

GeauxTide · November 22, 2009, 08:18 PM

Have Ruger Blackhawk, SBH, and Bisley in 5 pieces. Have S&W 657 and 28. Over the years, have owned 6 other S&W pieces. Love them both.

roaddog28 · November 22, 2009, 09:11 PM

I like them both I have eight double action 4 inch revolvers. Six S&Ws and two Rugers. Its hard too pick my favorite because I love them all. I will list them according ranking and use.

1 S&W model 10-14 4 inch. My number one home defense revolver
2. Ruger Police Service Six 4 inch. My all around revolver and carry revolver.
3. S&W model 66-4 best handling and one of the smoothest triggers.
4. S&W model 66-4 same as above (Note: I like K frame magnums)
5. S&W model 28-2 made in 1967. Most accurate revolver shooting 357 ammo. Also made the year I guaduated from high school.
6 S&W model 686-3 a great all around revolver.
7. Ruger GP100 Stainless most rugged and again great all around revolver. Will shoot just about any 357 ammo.
8. S&W pre-15 combat masterpiece made in 1951. This is the revolver I treasure the most because I was born a year before it was made.

Laz · November 22, 2009, 09:50 PM

Not a thing wrong with loving them both. I own more Rugers but that's just the way things have evolved, not that I don't like Smiths. They're both good and each have their qualities.

November 22, 2009, 02:05 AM	#1
Dirty and Hairy Junior Member Join Date: September 16, 2009 Posts: 12	Ruger and Smith-anyone else love them both? Often there seems to be much controversy between the two brands on the gun boards. Is there anyone else out there that just loves them both? I've owned both- a Ruger GP-100, 4in barrel, and a Smith 629, 8 3/8 barrel. My Ruger- fiber optic sights, Hogue rubber grip......I can remember hand-polishing that gun until it gleamed...but mellowly, like sterling silver. Bank vault tough and beautiful Unfortunately, no longer a part of my stable-now it belongs to my now ex-wifes' father Ah the things love makes us do. My 629- I knew from the moment I picked it up, I had to have this gun. The internal lock gave me problems within the first three rounds.....so I pulled off the side plate and chucked it. Now it runs flawlessly. The only lock I need is my booger-hook. But you know what? No other gun has ever felt so balanced, so right in my hand....and I swear you could shoot the fleas off a dogs ass with this thing. At least, if you are a better shot than I am! So I know I can't be the only one.....who else could care less about brand loyalty and loves them both?

November 22, 2009, 09:33 AM	#5
Uncle Billy Senior Member Join Date: June 10, 2009 Location: Small city in New York Posts: 482	+1 Super Blackhawk; 686 __________________ Despite the cost of living, have you noticed how popular it remains?

November 22, 2009, 10:38 AM	#6
zombieslayer Senior Member Join Date: September 11, 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 3,198	I like em both! I like smiths for carrying, though. __________________ "An angry prophet, denouncing the hypocrisies of our time"

November 22, 2009, 10:46 AM	#7
madcratebuilder Senior Member Join Date: November 2, 2007 Location: Northern Orygun Posts: 4,923	Have too many S&W's(14), Ruger's(14), Colt's(17) and the DW(2) list is growing. I can't imagine being limited to just one or two brands. Last edited by madcratebuilder; November 23, 2009 at 11:15 AM.

November 22, 2009, 12:37 PM	#11
461 Senior Member Join Date: January 13, 1999 Location: Omaha Posts: 250	Life's too short to limit yourself to one brand. Both brands have good and bad points and fill niches the other doesn't. __________________ -Tim-

November 22, 2009, 02:09 AM	#2
gyvel Senior Member Join Date: August 30, 2009 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 7,172	Nope. Just S&W.

November 22, 2009, 02:52 AM	#4
CraigC Junior member Join Date: November 28, 2001 Location: West Tennessee Posts: 4,300	Yep! Ruger for single actions, S&W for double actions.

November 22, 2009, 10:54 AM	#8
AirForceShooter Senior Member Join Date: December 21, 2005 Location: Sarasota (sort of) Florida Posts: 1,296	Not a Ruger fan. Love S&W's AFS

November 22, 2009, 12:23 PM	#10
That'll Do Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 546	I have love for both brands. My 686 is near and dear to me, not to mention a tack driver. And my 44 Special Lipsey's Blackhawk is my new favorite gun! So yeah, they're both great. S&W for double action, and Ruger for single action.

November 22, 2009, 12:43 PM	#12
Ricky Senior Member Join Date: October 6, 2008 Location: N.California Posts: 408	S&W and Ruger and Colt and Glock and Browning I got em all! If it's reliable and accurate it works for me.

November 22, 2009, 12:54 PM	#13
PI Rob Member Join Date: August 16, 2004 Location: Dallas,Tx Posts: 52	I've always been a S&W fan, but lately I've been flirting with the Ruger SP101. I really like it and I'm think I'm going to have add one to my collection, but finding one used and/or at a reasonable price around here hasn't been easy.

November 22, 2009, 01:07 PM	#14
madmag Senior Member Join Date: February 7, 2007 Location: The South Posts: 4,239	I have more than one of both. Both are very good pistols. I don't count one above the other. I like my Ruger Speed Six .357 mag. 2-3/4". Just about the right size for a .357 that you can comfortably carry & shoot. My Smith 36 & 60 are great for CCW carry. BTW, I carry my Colt Det. Special as much as my Smith's...but you didn't ask about colt. I have no brand loyalty. If it shoots and is reliable then it's OK with me.

November 22, 2009, 01:15 PM	#15
BigJimP Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2005 Posts: 13,195	Nope... I'm up to 18 revolvers now - all S&W .... no Rugers, no Colts ( although I think the Colt is a fine gun ), etc ... I'm a K and N frame S&W fanatic / pre-frame lock models only - and pre mim parts ........ I've shot a number of Rugers ....just can't go there ...(primarily because of the feel of the trigger travel, the way it breaks and the way it resets ) ...it just isn't up to a S&W standard, in my opinion.

November 22, 2009, 01:52 PM	#16
geetarman Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 3,157	I have a Ruger Security Six that I bought a month ago from a range officer. Fixed sights and built like a tank. Shoots really well. Also have a Smith 629 and a 29-2. Both 6 inch. I like them all but confess the 29-2 is really super. I gave my son a Dan Wesson .357 as well as a 44V. Both shoot well but I favor the .357. The 44V has a really nice single action trigger pull but requires two men and a boy to thumb it back. I have NEVER seen a gun so HARD to cock. I would REALLY like to get my hands on an older Colt Python.

November 22, 2009, 02:03 PM	#17
Dave T Senior Member Join Date: April 16, 2000 Location: Mesa, Arizona Posts: 1,456	I like N-framed, pinned and recessed S&Ws and 3-screw, Flat-Top Rugers. With today's prices I don't get to add many "new to me" of either but sometimes the gun gods smile on you. Mid 1950s 38/44 Heavy Duty. 1962 357 Balckhawk. The last two to go in the safe. Haven't been to the range yet but they will eventually smite my steel silhouette and pepper popper . (smile) Dave __________________ RSVN '69-'71 PCSD Ret

November 22, 2009, 02:52 PM	#18
Rugerdoug Member Join Date: December 28, 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 56	Have both, 5 rugers, 1 SW. Both are quality hand guns.

November 22, 2009, 03:25 PM	#19
smee78 Senior Member Join Date: July 14, 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 2,918	I enjoy the company of both. __________________ We know exactly where one cow with Mad-cow-disease is located, among the millions and millions of cows in America, but we haven't got a clue where thousands of illegal immigrants and terrorists are

November 22, 2009, 03:41 PM	#20
DiscoRacing Senior Member Join Date: December 19, 2008 Location: milton, wv Posts: 3,640	I have just one more S&W than Ruger

November 22, 2009, 07:15 PM	#21
S&W-Keeper Senior Member Join Date: February 6, 2009 Location: SE-SC Posts: 443	Look at my name,and decide,that being said I do have a 2 3/4" Speed Six, and a 4" Security Six that I am starting to warm up to.

November 22, 2009, 07:27 PM	#22
Gary in Pennsylvania Member Join Date: July 31, 2009 Posts: 45	I'm a die-hard Ruger guy........but I wouldn't mind a: 29-2 40incher New Model 58 .41 magnum Lew Horton M657 .41mag

November 22, 2009, 08:18 PM	#23
GeauxTide Senior Member Join Date: April 20, 2009 Location: Helena, AL Posts: 4,424	Have Ruger Blackhawk, SBH, and Bisley in 5 pieces. Have S&W 657 and 28. Over the years, have owned 6 other S&W pieces. Love them both.

November 22, 2009, 09:11 PM	#24
roaddog28 Senior Member Join Date: March 15, 2009 Location: Escondido, CA Posts: 961	I like them both I have eight double action 4 inch revolvers. Six S&Ws and two Rugers. Its hard too pick my favorite because I love them all. I will list them according ranking and use. 1 S&W model 10-14 4 inch. My number one home defense revolver 2. Ruger Police Service Six 4 inch. My all around revolver and carry revolver. 3. S&W model 66-4 best handling and one of the smoothest triggers. 4. S&W model 66-4 same as above (Note: I like K frame magnums) 5. S&W model 28-2 made in 1967. Most accurate revolver shooting 357 ammo. Also made the year I guaduated from high school. 6 S&W model 686-3 a great all around revolver. 7. Ruger GP100 Stainless most rugged and again great all around revolver. Will shoot just about any 357 ammo. 8. S&W pre-15 combat masterpiece made in 1951. This is the revolver I treasure the most because I was born a year before it was made.

November 22, 2009, 09:50 PM	#25
Laz Senior Member Join Date: November 12, 1999 Posts: 1,278	Not a thing wrong with loving them both. I own more Rugers but that's just the way things have evolved, not that I don't like Smiths. They're both good and each have their qualities. __________________ Laz I’m just a nobody, trying to tell everybody, about Somebody, who can save anybody.