Full-size, high quality revolvers are one thing. Small frame, concealed carry revolvers are another. I'm a life-long S&W fan. My EDC is an S&W 638. HOWEVER. If I was to do it again I would look strongly at the CA offerings. Why? Because they are both reliable, and you aren't going to get a glass-smooth action in a J frame Smith so why pay the extra.
YMMV.

edit: If I didn't own several S&W j frames I would be buying me a 12 oz Charter Arms in a heartbeat.