This gun started life as a blue model 34 with a round grip. I bought it around 1976 and it was the third handgun I owned. I used it so much that I had it hard chromed as so much of the blue wore off. I had the mag cylinder fitted a few years after purchase. This gun has killed more game then any other firearm I own. I don`t care how thick a skull is, but when you load this with either CCI or Winchester 40gr jacketed solid bullets it will penetrate. A great revolver that I will always keep....