well mine, I just got it a few weeks ago..but..I've been shooting it when ever i can...probally close to 500 rounds so far.. performance wise it's hard to say..I might shoot it a little better than my K.38 but, it all depends on the day and how well I'm doing...
the way it handles is just ... different... the weights more, not really ballanced but towards the muzzle,, but not really.... kinda hard to explain.. it just feels "right"..
as for condition of other Kings I've seen.....I haven't. this is the first one I've ever seen in person. ( I had to have it )
the condition of mine when I got it was used...well used...action was as smooth as I had ever felt on a S&W.. lock up & timeing was perfect.. blueing was almost gone....LOL...
this little puppy had been around the block a few times..handled enough that the finish had been removed but never abused..
who ever had mine made up, used it and from the looks used it well.. and I'm glad they did....
when it first came home..
little bit of blueing wear...