My brand new n frames are awesome leave the loc, mim revolvers for me I will buy them all up on sale for $699, heck I did. Besides the older ones too I can't lose either way. You didn't mention the nickel finishes which I prefer first. Stainless just doesn't tickle my fancy in s&w guns like the nickel and even the blued ones do. I like my RedHawks in stainless flavor.
I never reject a great buy or pass up a good price when it comes to s&w n frames.