The Purdy for pure hunting. I would guess it is the most reliable; just because it is new and a Purdy.Relibility is the most important issue when hunting mean buggers, isn't it. It also needs some of that shine taken off it. For collecting and some hunting; the George Gibbs. It has that history, romance,nostalgia and also pedigree about it. IMO that's what collecting these sort of firearms is about.