I think Pietta has stepped up their game as of late. You will be happy with it. As far as brass framed guns go, ya can't really argue it over a steel frame. But if its brass you want, stick to 36 Cal and 15 - 18 grains of powder and I think it will last a while. I only have one brass frame, only because that's what a Griswold and Gunnison clone should be made of. And I will say this, that little .375 ball is moving pretty good in front of 18 grains.