I bought my first CA Undercover in the late 70's. I couldn't find a stainless steel S&W anywhere. I shot it a fair amount with mostly wadcutters. I gave it to my daughter years ago and she still has it. The quality was first rate. I had the opportunity to get a used blued model Undercover a few years ago. The quality, fit and finish is excellent. I picked it up for a song. It rides in the truck with me every day. I've never regretted buying the Charter Arms revolvers. I did hear that the quality of more recent productions could include a lemon on occasion, but some S&W model 66's I saw in the early 80's were of spotty quality (bad sights, poor machining, etc.). I have heard that Charter Arms has a very good service dept. and backs up their guns. I'll take a Charter Arms over a Taurus or Rossi revolver any day.