[ARCHIVED THREAD] - S&W quality question...

Posted: 10/16/2005 12:06:32 PM EDT

Looking at some .357 Airweights in all of their various flavors. The build quality of them seems a bit rough compared to a Ruger SP101. As much as I dislike the past politics, the Ruger seems to be a much nicer gun. What's the consensus on S&W quality these days?
Thanks!
matthew
P.S. Searched, came up empty.

Posted: 10/16/2005 12:07:58 PM EDT

[#1]

I've got a Airlite made before they started using the Scandium frames. I love it. If I were searching for another lightweight revolver I'd opt for the 340PD.

Posted: 10/16/2005 12:22:55 PM EDT

[#2]

S&W revolvers cost more, and there's a reason for that.
The reason is higher quality of build.

S&W simply make a higher-grade gun. It's generally smoother, more refined, and can be tuned to a higher level than a Ruger.

S&W is a Cadillac, Ruger is a Chevy.

Posted: 10/18/2005 9:47:44 AM EDT

[#3]

Quoted:
S&W revolvers cost more, and there's a reason for that.
The reason is higher quality of build.

S&W simply make a higher-grade gun. It's generally smoother, more refined, and can be tuned to a higher level than a Ruger.

S&W is a Cadillac, Ruger is a Chevy.

The adjustable ride shocks on my dad's Caddy kept failing, as did the wiper module, as did the...

I think S&W is better than Cadillac BTW. I think the Ruger may be more robust but you pay the price in weight.

The build issues you refer to... Could you be more specific? Is it a finishing issue? Bead blasted aluminum rather than polished stainless?

Kent

Posted: 10/19/2005 4:12:22 PM EDT

[#4]

your just not looking at enough samples to say that.smiths have ruger beat especially in trigger action.the little J FRAMES ARE WAY COOLER THAN THAT FRUMPY OLD LADY OF A 5 SHOOTER SP-101.YUK RATHER NOT.

Posted: 10/19/2005 8:33:47 PM EDT

[#5]

Quoted:
your just not looking at enough samples to say that.smiths have ruger beat especially in trigger actionthe little J FRAMES ARE WAY COOLER THAN THAT FRUMPY OLD LADY OF A 5 SHOOTER SP-101.YUK RATHER NOT.

+eleventybillion

Posted: 10/20/2005 6:19:13 PM EDT

[#6]

Quoted:
your just not looking at enough samples to say that.smiths have ruger beat especially in trigger action.the little J FRAMES ARE WAY COOLER THAN THAT FRUMPY OLD LADY OF A 5 SHOOTER SP-101.YUK RATHER NOT.

OK! I'll go finger-fornicate a bunch more before I decide. Thanks!

Posted: 10/21/2005 3:10:38 AM EDT

[#7]

I once made the mistake of buying a SP101 when I could have had a S&W 642. The Ruger is heavier and the trigger is nowhere near as good. I did correct my mistake.

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