I like Smiths (old ones) and Colt DAs (the ones before the Python) just fine.
But hasn't anyone here ever had a RUGER Security Six, Speed Six, or Police Service Six? Anywhere but CA (#@!!&***!) they are available at good prices and you can't break 'em. I've had just about all the classic Colt and S&W .38s and 357s except a Registered Magnum, and I wouldn't trade my Security Six .38 (ex-US) or .357 Police Service Six for any of 'em.