I had one in a 4" bbl configuration. I paid $537 new a while back. It was accurate out the box. It was tuff in the recoil department but if you reload, that can be helped. One of the hot reloads I made, I ended with blisters in my hands and I had to buy a new grip. The ribbed grips peeled off on the back side (rubbing hard against my hand shooting the hot load). The revolver was as tight as new when I traded in, considering the 2000+ rounds through it. I wish I didn't but I am also very happy with the S&W629, 4" bbl in 44 mag that got for the trade. I don't discard the idea of getting another one money willing. One thing I did not like from that revolver was the ports.
Camba