I have both and my opinion is that the Ruger is the better pistol. It's pinpoint accurate and almost never has a cycling problem. Small rimfire ammo is not the most precise product in the world and there will be failures.
The S&W is a fine pistol too. For me it's not the laser the Ruger is, but it's very reliable. It's difficult for me to aim properly due to it's design. It seems well built and I don't think you'd regret buying it. I shoot it along side my Ruger and I just don't do as well with it. I don't think it's the pistol, just the way it fits my hand. The sights are different and I just don't see the target as well as with the Ruger.
The Ruger is definitely the sexier pistol.
The S&W is a fine pistol too. For me it's not the laser the Ruger is, but it's very reliable. It's difficult for me to aim properly due to it's design. It seems well built and I don't think you'd regret buying it. I shoot it along side my Ruger and I just don't do as well with it. I don't think it's the pistol, just the way it fits my hand. The sights are different and I just don't see the target as well as with the Ruger.
The Ruger is definitely the sexier pistol.