Better Buy: Smith & Wesson or Sturm, Ruger?

Since just before the most recent presidential elections, gunmakers and ammunition manufacturers can't seem to make firearms fast enough to meet consumer demand.

As a result, companies including Smith & Wesson and Sturm, Ruger have taken different approaches to building out their manufacturing capabilities.

Still, while both companies should continue to do well for now, one stands out thanks to its squeaky clean balance sheet, says Fool contributor Steve Symington in the following interview with the Fool's Alison Southwick.

But if you had to choose, which stock would you rather buy: Smith & Wesson, or Sturm, Ruger? Please watch the following video to get Steve's full take, and then chime in using the comments section below.

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