I had my FFL order me in a model 29 classic about a month ago, it arrived with a large groove (sort of a large chip in the wood )in the right grip panel where it meets the grip frame, can't believe that got by quality control, the bluing was dull and splotchy and the trigger pull was ungodly heavy, I did not like this revolver at all and soon sold it. I've also noticed very loose cylinders on the new smiths, so loose that if you move the cylinder while in full lock up the crane will actually slightly move away from the frame, the new guns are cheaply made compared to the older smiths I own in my opinion.