We had a E-Series Commander Bob-tail for 2 days......1250.00 Almost had to fight off two customers....Seemed very nice. It felt great in the hand...Waiting to hear from new owner (a gun guy) how it shoots...I still question the durability of the Meltonian black finish....A Pro Series sure was subject to shelf wear especially on corners and top of Novak type sights.....This new one wasn't in shop long enough to tell much.....Not cheap but what is these days....S&W states that the E-Series is the results of new machining and research????? Made in USA ....Impressive looking. I understand hard to get...New gun phase or a really great find...Time will tell.....Wish we had a dozen !!!!