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The 686's superiority is subjective. The Ruger is simpler, very reliable, accurate, extremely durable, comes with tremendous customer service, and is wonderfully comfortable to shoot. With a steady diet of magnum loads it would likely outlast anyone reading this thread. .38 Specials have very little recoil in that weapon.
What else is there in double-action .357 revolvers besides Smith and Ruger? Basically the other options are wicked expensive and budget firearms. If you want a collector piece, probably a still in production model isn't the best investment. But if you want a functional piece of home/self-defense hardware, you'd be hard pressed to make a better choice than a GP100. If a 686 speaks to you in a way that the GP100 doesn't, the price difference isn't significant enough to justify not buying the Smith. That also is a fantastic revolver that I'd have no reservation about recommending. The Smith'll cost more and likely be worth more, the Ruger is a worker that you'll enjoy shooting. I happen to believe that the GP100's single-action trigger feel is underrated, and the equal of most 686's I've shot, in double-action the Smith's reputation is preserved.
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