I've had mine for about a year and no complaints other than the cylinder is rather stiff to open--a 2-handed operation--not a deal-breaker. I carry it occasionally. Weight is no problem but it's a lot fatter than my other snubbies. It lives in my nightstand loaded with .38 FBI loads...a speedloader next to it. Very nice trigger double and single action. An exceptional revolver IMO...puts us wheelgunners in a firepower class with 1911 users but a lot less weight. I replaced the stock grips with Smith boot grips to enhance concealability.