I'm very happy with my Gold Label. My brother ordered two near the end of production and gave me the one with the pistol grip for a retirement present, since he prefers straight grips.

Both have performed very well, although neither of us shoots 3". (I think I have the Ruger logo permanently stamped on my right shoulder from a bad mount with 3" when shooting wild phez! Partly sloppy shooting and partly a too-light gun for magnums. Got the rooster anyway....)