what better for bashing dx3s or dx3r?

[RUSTY XL-5]

I used to have a spektrum DX3 but later sold it when I sold of my rusty (I miss it :(). When I had the spektrum I could only go 500ft. or so and every now and then I would loose signal. Since I am now building my self and EREVO I was considering buying a DX3S or R (mainly looking at the S) but decided against them and just bought a Futaba 3PM FASST. I've never heard any complaints about the Futaba radios, but I have heard several about the spektrums. I desiced against the Spekys because one, the Futaba is cheaper, and two, if I'm spending well over 100$ on a radio, I want it to work flawlessly.