I would like to jump in on the CAST VS FORGED thing.
Given the unknowing of who did either, I would generally pick forged.
In the case of Ruger I would believe that they would use only first class Castings.
All forged is not the same either--S&W uses good forgeings.
I have a Norinco 1911 that is forged and is better, harder and stronger steel than either Ruger or S&W use and it is Chinese.
Depends on who does the work.
I certainly would not scoff at a good cast frame/slide pistol or revolver.
Ruger makes a stronger weapon as a general rule---that said--I don't think the Smith puts together a weak handgun.
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