I've got Colts, Rugers, and S&Ws and must say I love them all. I've been on a S&W binge the last few years. Colts are hard to find and not worth the price folks are asking for them anyway. However, I must say that the Ruger SP101 is one of the best revolvers ever made. Sure it needs a trigger job, but once that is done you've got a gun that's better than a K-frame and more compact. If I was going to get a .327, I'd be real happy to buy the Ruger.