The Smith is def well made. Returns 10 shots and matches the power and accuracy of the CP88. The Trigger also matches the CP88 which is about the about the best there is on these type guns.
Incidently the stylish curve of the CP88 trigger was much prefered to the blocky Colt.
However, the only way the Smith can match the CP88 is with that 8 inch barrel....where it becomes one big handful in balance terms.
The 6 inch Smith on the otherhand....although 6 inch like the CP88 doesnt quite make the same power....about 390fps. I think its because there is a bigger gap between the mag and the breech face...thus you need the full 8 inches to make the same M.V.

Even so....can see why the Smith has its fans....its a strong contender and i wouldnt argue much of case for the CP88 being better.