My friend advised these ere made for lawenforcement . I saw the weapon and it is stainless with a 9 shot mag and appeared to have a 5 inch barrel. I have 2 5906s and 5 model 66s AND A 669 AND MODEL 19 BUT NEVER SAW ONE OF THESE BEFORE. hE STATED HE THOUGHT IT WAS MADE IN ABOUT 1999. HOPE THIS HELPS Thanks