I got my first Highway Patrolman while I was stationed at Wheelus Field in Lybia in 1962. I shot the heck out of it every Saterday at the base range. I'm amazed that I didn't blow it up, those were my reloading days when hotter and faster were my goals. Sadly the next year when the M-19s arrived I sold it for the smaller pistol. I did'nt get to replace it until I picked up a new in the box 5 screw in the 80s. You'll love the Patrolman because they shoot well and never seem to wear out.