bigcountry, I maybe wrong. I heard somewhere that the new Colt BP guns are NOT made by Colt anymore. If I remember right they are made by a Italian company who Colt contracted.If you want a good shooting BP revolver built to last get the Ruger "Old Army" Available in Blued or Stainless Steel.Made in the USA.They are a bit pricey too!Ruger Redhawk