Nice lookin hogleg Pappy. I think and IMO the Richards II is the neatest looking Colt of those converted. The original Richards had the same look but its not readily available. Something about that barrel lug I think. FWIW though I prefer the looks and feel of the original 8" barrel. Mine is chambered in 44 Special but about all I ever shoot in it are handloaded 44 Colt rounds with mostly FF Black (maybe some FFF once in a while). Bullet is the cast 44 Mav Dutchman pure lead.