I would rather have a blued gun, and I can tell you that $1000 would be the limit I would pay for one. I got my 3 1/2 inch 27-2 for under $800 about three years ago, and while they are more common than the 4-inch, it seems no one is beating down any doors for the 4-inch especially since you can get a super clean 4-inch Model 28 and that's where most folks go when it comes down to it.

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