FWIW, I've had two 629's, one Anaconda and one Dan Wesson. I only kept the DW. To me me it's a much more rugged gun than the S&W's and Colt. (Don't know about Rugers) The fit and finish was as good as the Smiths but the trigger, while very good, was not as nice as the Smiths. Plus it's nice to be able to change barrels.