When I was ready to buy my 686 (always wanted a SS .357) I went to the local gun show and went to pick up my first 686 4" and right next to it was a GP100 Rugar. I grabbed the Rugar first (it was $100 cheaper) Well, I have S&W already and am used to a smooth quiet action with the classic "clicks" and all. The Rugar felt like something was broken inside....very clunky. So I put it down and picked up a second Rugar GP100....it was the same. Put that one down and picked up the 686 I now own and there was the familiar solid quiet smooth reliable action I have grown to love. OK, I know its personal preference and Im really not saying the Rugar is a bad gun, just didnt like the balance the feel and the action near as much as the S&W686