There has been a S&W/Colt/Ruger/Taurus debate posted recently... I posted the original for information/suggestions on these handguns.
It basically came down to : - Colt = way too expensive but excellent, Taurus = don't bother, S&W vs Ruger make your own mind up debate for which I am thankful to all the posters who input on this subject.
http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=500246
Cheers
G