TALO is a distributor of firearms. It is a consortium of 3 or 4 smaller distributors that got together and decided to become 1 bigger distributor to compete with the big boys. The name is from the states the smaller distributors are in, just can't remember which ones off hand. Texas, Alabama and Lousiana ring a bell though. You can look it up if you are really that interested though. They frequently have "special editions" just like Lipsey's and others. The distributors call up the manufacturer, request a LARGE order of guns that are somewhat different than factory then put their label on them. Check out the Ruger web site and they have dedicated section to "distributor" models. Alot of the time there are minimal changes - such as grips, sites, barrel length, etc. Occasionally it will be a special caliber - 44spl, or a convertible type firearm. They will usually command a small premium over the factory type firearm. There is really no performance increase in these guns, most of them being cosmetic only.