Dan Wesson revolvers can be very nice... or they can be a pile of roughly machined parts. I've seen them both ways. I've owned two 15-2's, both were made in Monson, Mass.. The first one I foolishly traded away. The second one replaced the first one and I'm not looking to part with it. The new ones made in Norwich, NY and the Monson ones are generally considered to be the best, the ones made in Palmer, Mass. have a much spottier reputation. Since you are in California, finding one may prove to be difficult, you make have to "settle" for a S&W.