S&W 629 or Ruger Kodiak

[Robin]

Way back I used to reload .44 special. A very versatile cartridge for the hand loader. Light loads for very accurate and pleasant target shooting on up to hard hitting constructs approaching the magnum level yet still not unpleasant to shoot.
Robin

 

[Tinman]

Now I have to buy some dies.

 

[Upstate43]

Asthetically I like the Smith better but Ruger revolvers are known to be over built.

Are the Ruger's really "overbuilt?" Or are they just constructed using different methods and materials?

I think back in day, the S&W revolvers were known for being a bit more delicate relative to the Rugers. Nowadays, I don't know if that still holds true.

 

[Bustedknees]

I can get one from Grabagun for $649 + 7.99 shipping. Transfer cost me $32.40. So I will only have $689.39 into it. Have you seen the one on YouTube that polished his ?
Turned out very nice.

I've never found much savings when ordering new guns online by the time shipping and transfers fees are added... that and it never seems right just not buying from the ffl holder your shipping it to.. buying used on an auction site is another matter, there's steals to be had..

 

[Saltwater60]

Go with the smith. I haven’t been super happy with my Rugers.