I sold my Black oxide 357 mag DE in 2021 and have regretted it since. I decided to upgrade to the polished chrome. I could tell it's been sitting awhile, because when I first opened the box the gun oil had dried and at first I thought they sent me the brushed chrome DE by accident. I looked closely and realized it was the polished chrome it was just dull from sitting so long. I highly recommend using Flitz polish, it's one of two or three polishes that is safe to use on polished chrome, make sure to use a microfiber cloth as well. I prefer the liquid polish over the paste. Ordered on a Friday it arrived Tuesday. This is my 4th DE that I ordered thru Buds. I have the White distressed 50 AE and Gold titanium tiger stripe 44 mag as well.