I share the same opinion as to keeping the smith and buying the Redhawk. Shoot the heavy stuff in the Ruger and standard ammo in the Smith. your Smith will love you. When I first bought the Redhawk I put loads through it I wouldn't have dared with the Smith. I've since calmed down and in fact haven't shot the Ruger since I got into S&W 24-3's and a 624 in 44 special. Frank