You get what you pay for, they're cheap guns. They've gone from pot metal to dubious grades of cast aluminum. The steels they use, chosen for their high level of machinability, some say should never be used in firearms' manufacture. Decent for a cheap plinker but if you want a good sixgun that will last a long time, it's worth saving up for a Single Six. Many times they can be found used for not much more than a new Heritage.