Well, thank you for the kind words. I originally wanted the case color hardened version, but I talked myself into saving money with the blue. I think I may have over looked the most attractive option: the Nickel 40-1. My FFL quoted a slight price difference in the nickel and blue, but a large...
My camera skills are weak. After seeing some of these nickel 40's, I think I made the wrong decision. I should have ordered the nickel!!
Anchors, if you can afford it, I suggest getting one of each version: blue, CCH, and nickel!