i have the raging bull 454 and like the look of it. reminds me of the movie hell boy.although i have never shot it, it still interests me. as far as this gun i would have one, i would think more practical than a shot barreled version. if smith would make a 454 in an n frame now that would be cool just to get the quality would be great. the raging bull that i have doesn't lock up as good one of the cylinders will turn out of battery when the gun is not cocked. i got a great deal on it from someone that needed the money more than the gun. Doeboy