I hear you! A 3" tapered barrel .45 Colt might very well be my perfect gun. I've got a 625-9 Mountain Gun and a 4" Ruger Redhawk in .45 Colt, but I'd like a 6.5" 25-15 to go with them. I have seen a few nickel 25-15s for sale but always seem to miss out on them.