About 15 years ago, I gave My Colt Trooper Mark III .357 to My Son as His first handgun. It was a 6" barreled tack driver, and was sheathed in a Safariland, black basketweave model 25 holster.

Other than a mild action tuning, it sported a yellow front sight insert and a white outline rear blade. I've really missed that gun, and it's smooth, good handling characteristics.

I recently happened upon another 6" bbl Trooper Mark III .357, though just a couple years older than My previous revolver.
I've since given her a Bianchi 5BHL holster, white outline rear blade, Wolff spring kit, some fine tuning, a re-finish of her factory target stocks, and I'm waiting on a Millett orange bar front blade to arrive.

About the only thing I don't like about this older Trooper, is the grooved trigger, which currently has a wide shoe installed on it. I prefer the factory trigger on My Son's revolver, which is nicely shaped and smooth.

The superb blue finish on this gun is Colt all the way; deep, royal, and pretty.

FWIW: This Colt Trooper's action doesn't quite stack up to My 686-1 6" bbl with target trigger and target hammer, but it's not too far behind.

I truly lament the by-gone era of great revolvers, both blued and nickel finished, coupled with those hand filling (factory) wood target stocks.

Remember when the gun magazines' front and rear page advertisements were frequently full color pictures of quality USA built revolvers?
I'm so glad to have lived during that era, and can appreciate a silky smooth wheel gun, no matter who manufactures it.

i SO prefer my crisp s&w actions to the *mushy* colt feel.
they are all fine revolvers, though.

and yes, i own both.

i recently replaced a 4" trooper that i carried as a duty gun...sold it about 25 years ago...they are nice for sure

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I recently picked this one up. It's .38 Special instead of the usual .357, and marked on the butt for the Suffolk County NY Police. Must have been issued to a desk jockey as there's hardly a turn line on it.