I have three Ruger Vaqueros (original size) with birdshead grips, in .45 Colt. Mine are stainless and the grips are black Micarta. Two of mine are the 4-5/8" barrels and one is a 3.5" barrel. I LOVE mine! All 3 shoot to point of aim at 25 yds and fit my hand like they were custom made for me. I have several other sets of cowboy pistols that I also shoot (including a pair of USFA modified Rodeos, a pair of Uberti R-M conversions, & a pair of Uberti 1858 Remingtons). While I may eventually sell / trade the others, I plan on keeping these Rugers for a lifetime.