I have my Dad's flat latch Chief's Special in nickle that was his off duty revolver from his time in the NYPD. It is one of the guns I will never ever part with (nor his Model 10 duty gun). I am still kicking myself for lack of foresight because about 15 to 20 years ago the local PD's were transitioning away from revolvers for autos and the local gun emporium was loaded with off duty guns (mostly S&W Model 36's) with asking prices under $100. I should have bought all I could back then, who knew?