I own an older model 94 that I like very well. It's a small frame, 4", nine shot revolver with a short ejector rod housing. They have changed the design since I bought it to one with a heavy, full length ejector rod housing. IMO the newer design with the heavy full length ejector rod housings are too heavy, too bulky and don't balance as well in my hand as my old model 94. I've heard mixed reports on the QC of the newer .22 revolvers as well.