I used to be ashamed of the Stampede in my cabinet, but then I got used to showing it in comparison to the Case Colors of my USFA SAA's. At first sight my wife said the the Stampede was "pretty", but when she saw my USFA SAA's, she said they were "beautiful." I would say that my wife has a good eye for American Quality. Don't get me wrong, the Italians make outstanding firearms, but when one holds a USFA SAA, one is overwhelmed with feelings of "ah, thats what American Quality feels like!!" USFA is one American Company that even Samuel Colt or even Bill Ruger would be impressed by.