Colt PPS VS S&W Model 10

[Oldnoob]

Lately I come down with revolver bug and thought about picking up a classic revolver. For some reason those two just look good for me but I'm a complete newbie when it come to revolvers so here is what you guys came in. If the condition is the same, which one should I start looking for?

Colt Police Positive Service 38sp


I think the image is for 32cal but they look the same anyway.

or

S&W Model 10



First hand information welcom.

[MikeH1]

Model 10 (.38 Military & Police)

[Moonclip]

Go Model 10, old Colt revlvers are hard to find a competent gunsmith to work on them if need be.

[CapnHawk]

I'm a big Colt fan by far, but I'd have to give the nod to the Model 10, also.

[wilshire1412]

The old Colts are very cool but they are difficult to work on and are easy to get out of timing, better as a collector piece than a shooter. The Smith & Wesson is a better choice if you want something to use, and prewar K frame guns are still reasonably priced if you shop around.

[Moonclip]

How hard is it though to get parts and service for a S&W revolver with the old style pre war long action? And those that voted other, than what do you recomend?