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AID_Admin asked:Now, that you have for "identical" revolvers, can you describe the difference while shooting them (action, feel, etc.)? Thanks.
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Well, I've yet to fire either of these two Colts, but based on my Rugers, I can tell you the difference between 4 3/4" and 7 1/2" barrels. The 4 3/4" barreled single action handles much more precisely and comes on target much quicker, this for up-close (25 yards or so) shooting. The 7 1/2" barrel takes a little longer to "settle down" and get on target. But the extra weight out front on a 7 1/2" gun dampens recoil much more than one would expect, while recoil with the shorter barrel can be just short of vicious. Also the 7 1/2" barrel provides a longer sight radius and is more precise for longer range shots.
And, the 7 1/2" barrel provides somewhat greater muzzle velocity with most powders (there are exceptions) so these attributes make the 7 1/2" barrel the better choice for hunting, at least for me.
As to the new Colts, the 5 1/2" gun has a lighter mainspring and cocks much easier. Both have trigger pulls that are heavy and have some creep. I'm going to "shoot them in" before I drop them off to my gunsmith, however.
Bob Wright