To the O/P, I broke one (m206) in for my mother in law and fired about 150-200 rounds through it. Shooting 158 gr. SWC, it shot fairly true to sights at 10-15 yards. The action seems to be a hybrid of a Colt and a Smith. Contrary to reports above, it is steel, not Zamac, but most have parkerized finishes (which is decent for a field gun) although I hear that nickel is now available as well. It is also pretty heavy for a snubbie which is not necessarily a bad thing (about 25 oz) and is a 6 shooter. The sights are wide and decent for a revolver.
Here is a review that you might find this useful,
https://www.americanrifleman.org/ar...sland-armory-m206-38-special-revolver-review/
Summary, the double action does not resemble a slicked up Smith or Colt for that matter. The trigger stacked on the revolver that I fired and seemed heavier than a Colt even. The trigger pull was heavy and the single action was decent but not spectacular. IT might smooth out through a lot of dry firing and since it has a transfer bar safety, you could do so without worrying about a trigger mounted firing pin.
For those advising buying a used revolver, one must also know how to evaluate one because abuse, wear and tear, and even shoddy construction from the majors-Ruger, Smith, or Colt, are possible. A lot of folks unload revolvers that are out of time, have ringed barrels or bulged cylinders, etc, on the unsuspecting.
Nevertheless, product construction, warranty, gunsmith training and access, and durability are an issue for lesser manufacturers (or those out of existence). Most of these serve as silent guardians without a whole lot of firing or wear and tear. It is a revolver's advantage that often these can rest for 20 years (assuming no ammo or rust deterioration) and then fire with little or no care. A m206 would do fine in such cases as would other offbrands suggested above.
But, if you want a product that will stand up to handgun classes etc. where you are firing 500-1000 rounds in a weekend, I would pass on most of these.