All the 2nd Gens I have are pretty good. Contrary to what their catalog states, Some 3rd gens have stupid fit/finish quality. Proud wood, 'faded' case colors, other than free spinning cylinders. Ok, I have a 2nd gen pocket Police that is lacking kinda bad too. The thing is, the colt catalog for the 3rd gens boast and brag, [ ' . . best fit wood to frame . .'] I have some 3rd gens which rival the quality of the C series. Ups and downs. The 2 C series I have are impecible. Well, almost. Seems the 3rd Dragoon has a small blotch of varnish on the grip.