I have the 4" model.

Not too nose-heavy, still very accurate.

 

I have the 6", it's a sight radius thing, not enough difference in weight or balance in my opinion plus a bit more velocity.

Mine at least isn't as accurate as either of my K22's....

 

I own a 4'' barrel, I’ve run over 200 rounds through mine, not a single misfire using CCI std velocity and CCI 40 grain Blazer.

 

I have the 4.25”

 

4.25 for me also.
Bo

 

I went 6in for sight radius.

 

How do you intend to use it? If you're going to shoot targets at some distance, then theoretically a longer sight radius may be more accurate. Practically speaking, I don't think many of us will shoot any better with a 6". A bigger gun will look more badazz to some ppl, but I prefer the looks and balance of a 4" barrel.

 

Greetings, I went with the 6" because I think it looks better, I'm old so perhaps that's the reason. Regards

 

The 4inch points and shoots like a 6inch in my opinion.

 

The 4.25 Talo version.

Given the lack of large target grips, I wouldn’t want the six incher.

 

6 inch might shoot better, but the 4 inch just looks better..

 

Right. It doesn’t have a huge frame, so more proportional with the 4.25.
In fact, it would look even better with a 3.25 barrel.

 

A 4" revolver will carry better. Its noticeable when you sit in a chair. You may never holster it but camping or at the club, 4" works best. I have not shot 4 and 6 anything side by side but I did shoot 5" and 7.5" (44 & 45)revolvers one day and did not see the expected improvement in aiming. The 5" felt like a better balance. I would got with the 4" for those reasons. That is sight unseen and unheld. For the $$$ would be nice to hold one.

But now to contradict myself. With that vent rib and just looking at the two pictures the 6" looks better. And maybe a rimfire is ligther than expected? This one looks heavy. My single six has a 6.5" bbl and I like shooting that. But, If I did it over I would go 5.5. I shoot the 22mag and think the extra bbl gives me more velocity. I dont care about 22LR velocity. Apples and grapefruit.

I want rubber grips on any centerfire but in 22, this would look really sharp vent rib, stainless and with some exotic wood. For a beauty contest with upgrades, I like 6. Finally if you plan to mount a red dot that spoils the whole idea of a handy 4". Again back to 6.

 

Are they still counter clockwise rotating like the original?
TP

 

The old colt (like my old 1917) with that same side lock lever would rotate to force the cylinder into a tighter lockup. I had an old one that when you wiggle the gun the cylinder would flop in/out to the left. When cocked or during firing the pawl would force the cylinder over. Its a pretty poor design if you ask me. And about 100 years out dated. Ruger and S&W are like a bank vault next to a wore out colt. I image new they are rock solid. Smooth and nicely finished. Internally, not for me, From the shooter perspective they were always clockwise. Unless you go back to some ancient model that has nothing to do with this design. Smith Wesson is CCW but it has better lockup and direction does not matter.

 

Does the cylinder cycle counter clockwise?

 

Look at the cylinder. The notches are opposite of any S&W. S&W is CCW. So the colt it clockwise. Do you understand the significance? The Colt has to turn clockwise to secure the lockup. That is for sure.

What ever you think you remember about colt it would predate 1917 Colt DA revolvers as well as any Trooper or Python. Those all are now and always have been clockwise.

 

My bad, you are correct. I bought a King Cobra 357 in 1995. I knew the cylinder spun in a different direction from the S&W. Sold it in 1997 during my divorce. It was clockwise not counterclockwise.
TP

 

I bought a King Cobra 357 in 1995. Sold it in 1997 during my divorce.
TP

I'm sorry you had to sell your Colt.

 

Well, I don't have a Colt, but I have owned several Smith & Wesson model 617 revolvers. One in 8 inch and the second in 6 inch. I far preferred the 6 incher, the 8 was too heavy. Then some years later I sold the 6 incher in a foolish moment. I always thought the 6 inch was perfection but I had a chance to buy one in 4 inch and love it. Perfect balance and still enough weight to hold it steady.

 

Thanks for all the comments and opinions everyone. I would be using this Colt mostly for plinking and casual target fun. I do think the 4"looks better otoh the 6" balanced real good in my hand and it's the same price. I'm still on the fence but I'll need to make a decision soon. I'll keep y'all posted.