Betty, the barrel and cylinder are Steel. This pistol comes with a lightweight "Black Polymer Frame" and a "Black Oxide Steel" Cylinder.

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No it isn't. This comes with a Polymer Frame with Black Finish while the Cylinder is Carbon Steel With Black Oxide FinishSpecifications & Features: Taurus 605 Protector Double Action Revolver 2-605021PLY -- .357 Magnum (Also accepts .38 Special and .38 Special +P) -- 2" Barrel -- 5 rounds -- Single Action/Double Action System -- Red Fiber Optic Front Sight -- Fixed Rear Sight -- Small Frame -- Spurred Hammer -- Ridged Rubber Grips -- Overall Length 6.7" -- Overall Width 1.4" -- Overall Height 4.5" -- Overall Weight 20 oz -- >>>>>Carbon Steel Cylinder With Black Oxide Finish -- >>>>>Polymer Frame with Black Finish

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Hi Betty, No it isn't. This comes with a Polymer Frame with Black Finish while the Cylinder is Carbon Steel With Black Oxide FinishSpecifications & Features:
Taurus 605 Protector Double Action Revolver 2-605021PLY --
.357 Magnum (Also accepts .38 Special and .38 Special +P) --
2" Barrel --
5 rounds --
Single Action/Double Action System --
Red Fiber Optic Front Sight --
Fixed Rear Sight --
Small Frame --
Spurred Hammer --
Ridged Rubber Grips --
Overall Length 6.7" --
Overall Width 1.4" --
Overall Height 4.5" --
Overall Weight 20 oz --
>>>>>Carbon Steel Cylinder With Black Oxide Finish --
>>>>>Polymer Frame with Black Finish

no it is not "Blued" it has a black polymer frame