As long as S&W keeps producing revolvers I don't see any reason to buy one from any other brand. Hopefully the other brands stick around though because competition is good for the marketplace.

That said I do own 1 Taurus, a Public Defender Poly but it's strictly a "for ships and giggles gun" for fun at the range and I got it dirt cheap. Been reliable enough there though the fiber optic rod fell out after the 1st shot... lol.