Ruger vs Smith - The Firearms Forum

Slimslam · 01-07-2005, 02:39 PM

For protection on the street, which would you carry....a Ruger SP101 .357/.38 or the S & W 642 .38 +P? (I know the 642 is lighter..) Thanks in advance for your opinions...

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IShootBack · 01-07-2005, 05:07 PM

I'd do with the Ruger. It fits my hand better.

armedandsafe · 01-07-2005, 10:58 PM

I'd go for the Ruger. In fact, I did, until it was stolen.

Pops

Slimslam · 01-08-2005, 07:10 AM

Two for Ruger so far...hey armedandsafe, what is the primary reason you like Ruger better?
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lead · 01-08-2005, 08:34 AM

I'd go with the Smith. I've always liked their triggers better.

punchie · 01-08-2005, 03:21 PM

Swwbo's primary carry gun is a S&W 649 and she is deady with it. I don't see how you could go wrong with either the Ruger or the Smith go with the one that is most comfortable to you. Period.

Marlin · 01-08-2005, 06:04 PM

My preference would be a Smith.

I like the grip, especially on the older models and the trigger, better.

I carry a Model 60 as a back-up weapon and occasionally will carry my 629 as a primary. Among other things, I like to see those wide eyes when folks happen to see it!!!!

01-07-2005, 02:39 PM	#1
Slimslam V.I.P. Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 124	Ruger vs Smith For protection on the street, which would you carry....a Ruger SP101 .357/.38 or the S & W 642 .38 +P? (I know the 642 is lighter..) Thanks in advance for your opinions... ss __________________ All Rights Reserved c. 1791 -->

01-07-2005, 05:07 PM	#2
IShootBack Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Virginia Posts: 2,306	Re: Ruger vs Smith I'd do with the Ruger. It fits my hand better. __________________ "The Lord is a warrior, the Lord is his name." Exodus15:3

01-07-2005, 10:58 PM	#3
armedandsafe Former Guest Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Moses Lake, WA Posts: 10,344	Re: Ruger vs Smith I'd go for the Ruger. In fact, I did, until it was stolen. Pops

01-08-2005, 07:10 AM	#4
Slimslam V.I.P. Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 124	Re: Ruger vs Smith Two for Ruger so far...hey armedandsafe, what is the primary reason you like Ruger better? ss __________________ All Rights Reserved c. 1791

01-08-2005, 08:34 AM	#5
lead Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,522	Re: Ruger vs Smith I'd go with the Smith. I've always liked their triggers better. __________________ The best things in life, are not things.

01-08-2005, 03:21 PM	#6
punchie Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Chesterfield, VA Posts: 784	Re: Ruger vs Smith Swwbo's primary carry gun is a S&W 649 and she is deady with it. I don't see how you could go wrong with either the Ruger or the Smith go with the one that is most comfortable to you. Period. __________________ AN ARMED SOCIETY IS A POLITE SOCIETY

01-08-2005, 06:04 PM	#7
Marlin TFF Admin Staff Chief Counselor Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: At SouthernMoss' side forever! Contributor Posts: 13,853	Re: Ruger vs Smith My preference would be a Smith. I like the grip, especially on the older models and the trigger, better. I carry a Model 60 as a back-up weapon and occasionally will carry my 629 as a primary. Among other things, I like to see those wide eyes when folks happen to see it!!!! __________________ *The flag represents a living country and is itself considered a living thing.* *The only criminal class native to the United States is Congress.*