I tried to order a .44 Special Rodeo II in 2008 but got jerked around. First I had to pay an extra $100 "special order" fee for .44 Spl because the Rodeo II was only offered in .45 and .38 Spl. Then, USFA discontinued the matte nickel finish due to some problem with their plating process. This was followed by the claim that they didn't have any .44 caliber barrels. Finally my LGS called to say they were getting ready to ship my gun, a 5 1/2' blued/CCH single action, when I had ordered a 4 3/4". Finally, I talked to someone at the factory, perhaps Gary Grainger, and finalized the order for a 4 3/4" .44 Special all-blued Single Action, with the barrel marked "Russian and S&W Special .44" like the old Colts. I wanted a unique "work" gun - the Rodeo II, but I settled for something else. All of this took a year and a half. I finally got my gun in 2009.
The good news: It cost me $885. The bad news: It shoots to the left.