Colt or S&W preference, why, or why not??

toad67

Since my last post regarding Colt vs. S&W revolvers was a repeat of Montjoe's thread, I'll ask it in a different way.. What brand do you prefer, and why?? I prefer S&W over Colt because every Colt that I've ever picked up seemed to have a grip/trigger angle that felt uncomfortable to me. I also think that the S&W's have a nicer trigger.....Flame on boys!!

35 Whelen

It's a toss up for me, but the more rounds I put down the pipe of my .45 Anaconda, the more I like it. I tend to prefer a set of Hogue grips on it over the factory set, though.

armilite

I prefer the Dan Wesson.[:)][:)][:)]

Henry0Reilly

Dyed-in-the-wool S&W man. Nothing against Colt or Ruger.

It seems more ergonomic to push the cylinder release than to pull on it.

montanajoe

A very close toss up for me,but,still favor the Colt.
I like the overall feel,the weight,the grip. I like the trigger pull.
I also trade out the stocks with either Hogue or pacmyr

M1A762

Both Colt & S&W are excellent, but you can get two or more Rugers for the price of a S&W, and four or more for the price of one Colt!

redneckandy

I shoot my 6" Ruger Security Six more than any of my other wheel guns so I guess I choose Ruger. It shoots fine and if it gets scratched I don't care.

remingtonoaks

quote:Originally posted by armilite
I prefer the Dan Wesson.[:)][:)][:)]

Yep, Dan Wesson. It surpasses both of them in Quality

Laredo Lefty

I collect both Smiths and Colts, but have about twice as many Smiths as Colts. I have always preferred the action and trigger of Smiths.

hillbille

don't like either, has something to due with grip and grip angle, just doesn't feel comfortable in my hand.......

mjrfd99

Colt here but have a few other brands too.
First pistol my Grandfather let me hold was a Colt 1903 .32 auto. I still have it.
It was his Newark PD motor officer backup piece . I was hooked.

Oakie

quote:Originally posted by mjrfd99
Colt here but have a few other brands too.
First pistol my Grandfather let me hold was a Colt 1903 .32 auto. I still have it.
It was his Newark PD motor officer backup piece . I was hooked.


S&W fan all the way. mjrfd99, my neighbor tried to sell me his fathers service revolver last year. It was from the Newark PD. It was a 38 special. As much as I wanted to toss it into my collection, I told him to not sell it, as it was the only memory he had of his pop. He was kinda hesitant also, so I just lead him that way[;)] He was also a detective for the PD. My neighbor has since moved, but I wonder if he ever sold that thing. Zilliox was the detectives last name. Oakie

gunnut505

Already own 1 Smiff, and 1 Colt.
Only way I'd get another of either is if it were a 45acp Model 1917.

savage170

Smith and Wesson at least you can still find them at prices you don't mind shooting them. The last Python I had spent all the time in the safe

mjrfd99

Oakie I wish my Dad [FD] was still around- damn if that man didn't know EVERY one in the PD and FD back when. I drank a lot of soda in the PD and FD bars back when with Pop and Pop Pop. GREAT MEN - I had a thousand "uncles" and was truly blessed!!

Doc

IME most guys will choose S&W due to grip feel and trigger action.

I like 'em all. I have more Smiths than Colts mainly because there was a larger variety of models made in Springfield than there were from Hartford.

I confess that the Target stock design of a 1950s N frame S&W really feels great to me. I also like the early Colt Target stocks with full checkering but the S&W style is a bit better.

I think Colt does a better nickel finish. And the blue on a Python is beyond any S&W expect possibly the pre-war 357 "Registered Magnum."

I can work with either trigger system. The Colt system takes more practice.

Older Colts had a tapered bore and usually shot lead bullets more accurately because of it.

Let's face it...I'm easy. Slap some ivory stocks on a wheel gun and I like no matter what name is on the barrel.