I've never owned a true safe queen! All the revolvers in my modest collection have been handled and shot, and most show that they have been used and enjoyed. The closest I came to obtaining a safe queen was a Texas Ranger Commemorative set from 1973. Although the 4" 19-3 with smooth target stocks is a beauty, it too has been shot. Since I'm not a collector of commemoratives, it didn't matter to me and it is one of my favorite shooters. As Kalamazookid says..."To each his/her own...if you own it, do what you want with it".