RE: taurus raging bull 480
I would go with Ruger. I came across a great deal on a Ragin Bull a couple of years ago and bought it. The gun shot well but I was just never completely happy with it so I sold it. Here are a few things I found with this gun:
1. The Taurus will not hold its value as well as the Ruger.
2. There are many more accessories and parts for the Ruger vs the Taurus and they are easier to find.
3. If you are planning on scoping the pistol: Have you looked at the scope mounts for the Taurus and compared them to Ruger? IMO they are nowhere near as strong as the Ruger system.