Through the years I've had quite a few of these. Blued, stainless, both 5-1/2"' and 7-1/2" barrels... walnut grips, stag grips... oh well! All I have is remorse now, lol! Back when I had them, they were the only cap n' ball revolvers legal for handgun deer hunting here in IL. Between the Ruger Old Army's and the T/C Scout 54 cal pistol, I really enjoyed my time in the woods with them. Looked at the 45 Colt cylinders for them, but since I had a Blackhawk in 45 Colt, it never went any farther than that. Enjoy them, they really are very nice revolvers.