I was looking at the Taurus, but the grips were to dang small in my hand. I know I could get different ones if I get it but I think I liked the feel and ballance of the Ruger instead. Ruger, good company with great guns, great rep for long life in big, powerful cartridges,comes from the factory ok'd and warrantied to use 454 or 45 colt,and while not much at all, $10 cheaper is still $10 cheaper.