Fwiw, I don't think any US company is capable of building a consistently good revolver, Colt seems ok from the new examples ive seen, but ive heard some horror stories too. You are best off scouring the used market, or dropping cash on a korth or manurhin.I already have a minty 28-2 with a 4 inch barrel in addition to the R8. I'm sticking with 357s. I just want to get into something with a little more barrel length. Those primer pictures are scary though. I may go after another SW.
If we're throwing out suggestions I'll add a S&W Model 27 with a 8 3/8 barrel. I ran across a pristine pre-lock example years ago that included presentation box, papers, and tools. A buddy had an eye on it but was the hemming and hawing type. I told him if he wasn't going to buy it right then, I would. He chose to buy it. I haven't found its equal...yet.I already have a minty 28-2 with a 4 inch barrel in addition to the R8. I'm sticking with 357s. I just want to get into something with a little more barrel length. Those primer pictures are scary though. I may go after another SW.