I don't recall the Chief's Special model line ever being referred to as being part of the Value Line models.

The earliest TDA (meaning not the DAO versions, of course) CS models came with a single side manual safety of matching finish. They had metal guide rods, although depending on production they could have either plastic or metal guide rod plungers. They also had plastic sights when first introduced.

The later production models came with ambi manual safety assemblies and steel Low Mount 3-dot sights.

The disconnectors were the standard nylon parts used in the rest of the 3rd gen series after their introduction.

The CS series had the original "stepped" frame & slide rails instead of the larger dimension box-type rails incorporated into the TSW models.

I'd have to say the CS series were of the same overall quality as the rest of the standard 3rd gen standard model line, although they naturally had differently shaped & finished slides & frames unique to the CS series, as well as the Hogue grip panels designed for the CS series.

__________________
Ret LE Firearms inst & armorer