The S&W is a clean, pure pre-'70's, mechanically, with no additional parts added.
It also has full checkering on the frame front strap which I like, as will as scalloping front & rear on the slide.
Both are good, solid guns, so the decision is mainly personal preference unless the price difference is a deal breaker for you.
I have a S&W commander sized E-series & it's been great; the only Springer I have is a TRP, but all their guns are solid, IMO.
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