I just handled a 4" blued one today. It seemed to be very, very well done. The only thing that didn't look 'straight' L-frame were the use of what appears to be a Millet style rear sight, and the odd cross-pinned front blade you see in the pictures. Action was even about par with a new MIM Smith.
Anyone have any real-world experience with one? I've always thought that a matte blue revoler that was parkerized would be damn sexy, but never come across a Smith beat-on hard enough to make it worthwhile to do.
Sarsılmaz - SR-38