Thanks for the responce...I have the mk2 govt and a 5.5 and 7.5 41 and the smiths have it all over the mk2govt..especially when it comes to the trigger...they break like a glass rod..the ruger isnt nearly as crisp.
So I guess it depends on the vintage of the HS, I should tell him to find out via the s/n when it was made and based upon this should determine if he buys it...btw the price was 650 w box. I did look on several auction sights and the prices are all over the place..is the vintage/production date the reason for the swings from 500 all the way to 900 for the same gun?