I was about 100 mi. from home in college and I had 'borrowed' off and on some of my Dad's guns (.38 Super LW Commander among others). I went to a gunshow in Knoxville and traded off a .303 British Jungle Carbine and, I don't know, maybe $150 or $200 for a 4" Blue Model 25 in .45 Colt. First handgun I bought myself - had it until 1993 when I had to have an M29. Had a choice between a Mtn gun and the 3" unfluted 29-4; got the 3". I must say it was a lot more accurate than the M25! Still have it.