Colt vs. Smith and Wesson? No question in my mind, Colt made the the better revolver. Yes Smith has weathered the years better, but that is as much due to self inflicted wounds on Colt's part. Research their various labor problems and you'll see what I mean.
A Colt revolver, with its "bank vault lockup" was never intended to be service free forever. All 3 of my New Service revolvers, when cocked have NO play in the cylinder, thanks to the design of the hand. I can't say that about my Smiths. Same thing with my very pedestrian Official Police. Truth be told, I see parallels between Colt and the best of the British double gun makers as far as the need for refurbishment every half century or so.
My SF-VI has a wonderful trigger and I await the opportunity to test fire one of the new Cobras with excitement.
Mergus
