Thanks for all the testimonials. Everyone who's owned a Taurus M94 says they break. That helps make my mind up.
Thanks BigBoar for answering my other question. Makes sense the way you explain it.
As it turns out, there was an inventory clearance sale at my FLGS, so I snapped up my 4" stainless Ruger SP101 .22 and shot it tonight. I need practice, but the gun shoots good.