I was a .44 Special nut when they first came out. Picked up two 6 1/2 inchers and one 4 inch barrel 24. One 6 1/2 and the 4 are still NIB. I used one for my target work. Outstandly accurate. Just got a .44 Handejector made in 1954 with bright finish and smooth Target grips. They stand next to two 696's and a 396.