So how does the Colt compare to a S&W K-frame snub?
So how does the Colt compare to a S&W K-frame snub?
It's a little easier to carry, but I think a 3" round-butt fixed-sight K might be the best CCW revolver there is. Small enough to conceal easily, but enough sight radius to be reasonably easy to shoot well and a full-length ejector rod stroke.Originally Posted by Joe in PNG
I've owned two and carried them a lot. I also shot them and dry fired them DA too much and both went badly out of time within a couple thousand rounds. Their lockwork is, to my understanding, not as robust as a Smith or Ruger design. I don't think they were ever designed for heavy serious training with them. Like a lot of fine old gun designs.
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I own a Colt Cobra and have owned a Detective Special as well, both being the shrouded barrel variants. The D frame is more sensitive to mishandling, rough usage or being dropped than a S&W J/K/L/ or N frame. They’re more prone to have their timing affected than the S&W, still I would prefer the Colt for a belt gun or over coat pocket carry to the J frame. Of course if I had my druthers S&W would still be making the M-12 in a 2” barrel round or square butt for the informed revolver shooter.
Last edited by TNWNGR; 09-15-2011 at 09:20 PM.
I have a 2" round-butt Model 12 and a 4" round-butt Model 12. For those not familiar, these are aluminum frame K-frames. They give the light weight of an airweight gun, with 6 rounds and good sights. Of course, since they are highly desirable, S&W quit making them years ago. The only reason I use a Cobra instead is that I wear my BUG on the ankle, and the Cobra is just a bit smaller.
I have my grandmothers never fired with the tag still on it.that I'm going to guess is about 20-30 yrs old.its real nice and I'm trying to decide if I want to shoot it or not.
Cdunn, decide if you want it as a collectable or as a shooter. If you want to collect, do not shoot it.
Impressive.. but did you clean the gun? it might not work anymore because of the dirt...
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Let's not forget the 3 in. Detective Special. This seems to be to be a great little revolver with a much better feel in the hand and balance then its short-barreled and far more numerous brother. This has been my "walking in the woods" gun for some seasons now and I really like it a lot.
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