HD, don't let my complaints keep you from seeking. I find that PPS model to be a nicely balanced sixgun. They can't all be bad. Just be careful in your shopping.
The D-frame I like the most is a 3-inch Detective Special. I had an older one and also built one (from PPS) when I found a couple of heavy barrels for that model. Just the right size and balance.
I've had other problems with S&W 5-guns, these both being Model 940. As long as I didn't shoot any +P they worked. But it was a lesson I had to find out myself. I would not say these were in any way "broken" guns but it shows that S&W can have problems also. Such as not testing and then putting in the manual that +P rounds are not a good match to the chambers.
Bart Noir