You know, S&W really is
The Revolver Manufacturer. Not only is Lew Horton selling the new Registered Magnums (PC guns & 8 shooters); but S&W is also making the standard M27s (6 shooters) as part of the Classic Series.
I think Hortons are still on sale and should be available for quite a bit below list.
All of these N frame .357 S&W Magnums look really, really good.
http://www.lewhorton.com/regmag.html
http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/C...1&top_category=15701
One of the M40 J frames would be a perfect backup to a M27....