The only Smiths I am familiar with are N frames, so I can not make the comparison you are asking for. But my LCRx in 327 is flawless. The trigger is superb. And recoil is quite tolerable with 120s loaded to max with W296.

I will buy another LCRx when ever Ruger actually releases the 327 in a 3 inch.

People who choose to brew up their own storms bitch loudest about the rain.