I thought I wanted one also a few years ago. It seemed to be a good alternative to the S&W model 45 that was elusive and way out of my budget. Once I actually held one I decided against it because it was a lot larger than I thought it would be. It is more like an L-frame S&W than the K-frame model 45. Just felt too big and heavy for a .22. If only they had made it on the Police Positive frame instead...