Which to purchase, a Taurus or a Ruger? I'm hurt that you would ask!!!
buy the American-made, .40 S&W Ruger and never look back......including for the reasons posted by 'greenjeans'.
or, better yet, if you really want something concealable, with power to spare, buy an SP-101 Ruger double-action revolver. it's genuinely concealable and can be had with a 3" barrel in .357 magnum.
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