Butterflygrl, yes I have tried others.
I did a cycle with Deca in July 2000. I did 20mg every 4 days and got really good results but also had a lot of sides, some that I have to now live with. That is the main reason I am telling you to be cautious, you just don't know HOW the sides will affect you. If you want the specifics just email me and I will be happy to give them to you.
I also did a cycle of Anavar in Dec, 2000 and in my opnion if all you want is to be harder and stronger then definitely this should be your A/S of choice. I started with 5mg a day for about a week and then gradually increased to a max of 15mg a day for 12 weeks.
I was hard and tight and got some strength increases, but I really liked about it is that I did not get any sides at all. No oily hair or skin, no acne, no extra hair, no hair fall out, no clit enlargement, and most of all no scratchy throat. I gained a total of 6lbs of lean muscle mass and lost 1% fat. I was very happy with the results. Although I gained more with the Deca I did not suffer any sides so this would make it a better choice and it would be what I would recommend.
Granted the Anavar is more expensive but we are talking about your body and if you are going to do A/S might as well do it right.