To begin with the Rodeo is definitely equal in internal quality and timing as the Premiums or Pre-Wars. If you are going to hunt, target shoot, and shoot CAS, a 5 1/2" Rodeo will give you enough accuarcy without sacrificing manageability of speed. The Matte Blue Rodeo finish is also non-glaring in the outdoors, and is a very durable finish against normal wear & tear. In the appeals department, concerning the Rodeo, get the color cased hammer, what a difference. In the trick shooting department, the standard rubber grips have some of the best gripping ability I have ever felt, and the US logo is cool.
Now, after you have begun shooting your Rodeo(s) and you are having a ball, splurge on a beautiful Pre-War with the one piece Walnut grips. The few that I have with one piece Walnut grips feel as beautiful as the curves of a beautiful woman. I highly recommend one of the Inspector Series Guns. They are gorgeous and they give a full effect with a 7 1/2" barrel with all that blue against those beautiful case colors, that's the appeal you are looking for. Yes, Yes, Yes, they are definitely worth the money. But, I must warn you, when you start buying USFA SAA's, you can not stop at just a few. I now have 13, and I am still planning for more, at least that is what I told the wife, I actually have some coming!
One more piece of advice, stay away from the signature on the backstrap unless you are looking for a truly personalized gun that will only have value to you. Personalized things are not valuable to others, unless you are Teddy Roosevelt.
Well, this is just one man's opinion! Good luck and Enjoy!!