Okay, it's not an old gun, but it's blue (kind of) and the best shooting .357 Smith I've ever held. It's a TRR8 327, 8-round, moon clip ready, PC, with a scandium frame and two-piece barrel. The trigger breaks at 9.5# DA and 2.5# SA, and very smooth.

Top and bottom rails are included, but I don't care to install them. As is, it's no larger than an heavy-barreled 27. At 35 oz, it's heavy enough to dampen full-bore .357 loads without imparting pain or discomfort.

If you shoot competition, perhaps a 627PC (5" barrel) would hold up better, but much heavier. I prefer the 4" 627 PRO for something I occasionally carry, otherwise different by a lack of the trigger stop, but still very smooth. I really like the looks of the tapered lug of the 627s. It also makes the handling and holstering more nimble.