IMHO if you want a REAL Classic S&W Revolver buy a REAL vintage model. The so called new "Classics" are not even close to being classic. They may look OK to a novice, but anyone who had or has a REAL CLASSIC certainly knows the difference. Just my opinion and YMMV.

In most cases, the REAL McCoy will not only cost you less but in the long run it will be worth more. I see little to no market for the new ones being released as "classic line guns".