S&W for a double-action and Ruger Single Six for single action.
The more affordable firearms, Taurus, Charter Arms, Rossi, etc. all suffer from the same issues: Stamped and cast parts, sloppy fit and finish and shorter usable lives.
My philosophy is to buy one quality firearm instead of numerous 2nd rate firearms.
>My philosophy is to buy one quality firearm instead of numerous 2nd rate firearms
Good philosophy, seriously, but some of us folks make do with what we can afford ;-{)