Colt vs. S&W
In reference to the double action revolvers made by both companies. I have experience with S&W revolvers but none with Colts. I am considering getting a King Cobra and was wondering if anyone had any opinions in comparing it to the S&W model 686 or 66. Thanks for any info.
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I'm in love with the 66. A 4" barrel with a hogue grip just seems to fit perfect. 0 -
King Cobra -- If not the Strongest .357 Mag ever made, it would have to be at the very least, a close second! Workmanship is the finest, gun is sought after as a Shooter and a Collectible! Last made in 1999, these guns have extremely smooth actions, all stainless coil spring action, and manage recoil as best as possible.......What else can I say.....???
The Model 686 or 66 are both fine guns......but not a Colt! You will have to own a Colt to understand! Might be a good time for you to do that!
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I am a Colt man and I have owned a King Cobra SS 4" for about 12 years. For heavy duty use I would rate it slightly above the S&W. As far as selecting one of the three you mentioned, I would say you couldn't go wrong with any of them. I owned a 586 once and it was a great shooter. The 66 I have never owned but have shot them before and they are also great. The one complaint that some people have about the King Cobra is that it is heavy ( probably the heaviest in its class compared to S&W and Ruger) I like a heavy gun but some people don't. So in conclusion I recomend the King Cobra and it would be my first choice, but should you pick any of the other two you will not regret it. 0 -
I have three S & W revolvers that I have enjoyed shooting, a 586 .357 Mag, a model 29 .44 Mag, and a model 13 with a 3" bbl in .357, they all three shoot very well, only colt that I own is a .44 mag Anaconda, and I like my model 29 better, my wife has a colt diamondback .38 Spec and she has two S & W's a model 640 in .38 Spec that she carries all the time and a Lady Smith in .357 mag, of the three she likes the Diamondback best. It dependends on the person and use of the weapon. What is one persons jewel is another persons garbage. 0 -
Have owned and operated a gunshop for over 11 years and collected for about 30 years, I would take a Colt over just about any other revolver. I have handled 100 year old S&W's and Colt's and the Colt's stand up much better. I believe it has to do with the clockwise rotation of the cylinder. You are not tying to push the crane away from the frame, but rather using the force to make the cylinder/frame mating stronger. S&W uses CCW rotation in their weapons. No other revolver comes close. 0 -
Have a Smith Model 19, and a King Cobra, both in 357mag and both 4" barrels. The double action on the Smith seems to be better, but I find the Colt to be more comfortable for my use, better grip and it just feels better in my hand. Both used for target shooting only and not for carry. My carry choice is a SS Detective Special with 38+P+ hollow points. Have auto's but still like the wheel guns best. Can not go wrong with the King Cobra in my opinion, if just for an [:D]investment. 0 -
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6 of one, half-dozen of another. Both are high end, high quality firearms. You can't go wrong with either.
Find the one that feels best and shoots best for you, then enjoy it!0 -
I agree with Xracer. From a strictly collectible point of view, it is my opinion that the Colt will do better many years down the road. From a shooters point of view, I have a bunch of S&W K/L frame guns but only one King Cobra and I love them all but would give a slight edge to the Colt just because of the stregth of the action.
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I owned a gunshop for 19 years, and sold both S & W and Colt. I also shot matches for close to 20 years. Wheel guns such as Colt have no close competition when it comes to double action firing, and general lockup of cylinder to barrel. I own Pythons and 66,636, a 41- two barrel set, 29, 629, etc. I do not however have a King Cobra. The best thing I could tell you to do is to cock the hammer back, and let it fall half way, and check cylinder lockup. On the Colt it will not move. There are spring kits for both manufacturers of handguns, I will definitely lean toward the Colt. 0 -
I owned a gunshop for 19 years, and sold both S & W and Colt. I also shot matches for close to 20 years. Wheel guns such as Colt have no close competition when it comes to double action firing, and general lockup of cylinder to barrel. I own Pythons and 66,636, a 41- two barrel set, 29, 629, etc. I do not however have a King Cobra. The best thing I could tell you to do is to cock the hammer back, and let it fall half way, and check cylinder lockup. On the Colt it will not move. There are spring kits for both manufacturers of handguns, I will definitely lean toward the Colt. 0
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