When shopping for my first revolver, I came to the very same conclusion (well, almost the same- I like blued steel better than stainless. I KNOW it stains less, and wears better. I just like blued guns.) Then, I went to buy it, there, right next to it was a Colt Trooper, NIB, for $25 less than what they wanted for the (used) Ruger. The box was worn, but the gun inside was as pristine as the day it was made. That was a no brainer.
