The unique cocking cam system provides a trigger stroke unsurpassed in smoothness even by custom pistols. The patented, offset recoil lug design, which puts the shooter's hand close to the centerline of the bore, and the ergonomically designed, soft polymer grips provide comfort and control comparable to full sized handguns. The K4044 matte stainless steel is blackened using an ultra hard and super thin coating. This coating has been used successfully in the knife industry to protect blades from corrosion and scratches.