Lotta' good lookin' old N frames here!
I'll throw in a 5 inch 27 from 1959.
The blue on the OPs revolver reminds me of this one.
And remember OP, qualify remains after price is forgotten.
The rimfire rounds are inconsistent at best.
You can hear the difference when fired, some louder than others.
I haven't had a squib load with Armscore but I only have rimfire, no centerfire ammo.
I ran across a picture of a Nickel model 36 in an EPS holster.
I did carry it, back in the day, with the speedloader and on that wide belt.
Not a BBQ gun but a looker!
Good revolver, everything you need and nothing you don't.
I have the best luck with lead bullets, 148gr wadcutters and 158gr LSWC in my Model 14.
Find what round it likes and it'll make you look good at the range.