Deadeye, you are right. It is the same revolver. The only difference is the price. If you have USFA put a special serial number on a revolver they charge $100. There is no charge for this on your NCOWS revolver. Also the gun is built for you on a special order, the barrel size, caliber, grips, and type frame. It is then mailed to your FFL gun dealer. I am glad I have one. plan to leave it to one of my grandsons(don't know which one yet). USFA is one of the best single action revolvers being made at this time(my thought). Texas Jack