Hi Kinston and welcome. I do not own personally but, reviews on youtube by actual owners/shooters have been fantastic : youtube.com/watch?v=VEwMhfwS6Ps - Cheers and stay safe!

Kinston, I personally have not but Smith and Wesson makes great revolvers. From reviews people really like them and say fit and finish is really good. As for long term use didn't find much but I've seen and owned older Smith and Wesson revolvers that shoot and look as good as the day they were made many years later, so I have no doubt this model would be the same. Smith and Wesson firearms have a lifetime warranty so if anything was to happen they'd make it right. As for buds before doing any paperwork thoroughly inspect the firearm. If you find any issues just deny the transfer and your FFL dealer will ship it back to buds no charge to you and you will be refunded. Once it's transferred into your name it's officially yours and cannot be returned. So any problems would have to go through the manufacturer. Hope this helps and you're very welcome.

Kinston, I don't own this gun. Since probably everyone who answers never owned this gun, I may as well too. Anyone can look up reviews on youtube.