I have always had a Ruger of some sort around. The one I have now is the SS MKII Government Model Target. It shoots like a rifle. The fit and finish is pretty good also. I have also had 2-3 Ruger Standard Models over the years that have served me well. I have also owned a High Standard and had access to, (through my brother), both a Browning Nomad and Buckmark. They were good guns and the fit and finish was a notch better than the Rugers. I like the Rugers because I have never had ANY trouble with them. No jams, or failures of any kind.