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Colt New Frontier vs Ruger Blackhawk
Side-by-side technical comparison
Colt New Frontier
HandgunsDiscontinued
Ruger Blackhawk
HandgunsIn production
Overview
Spec
Colt New Frontier
Ruger Blackhawk
Production
1961–1981
1955–present
Units produced
Approximately 20,000
Over 2,000,000 (all variants)
Specifications
Spec
Colt New Frontier
Ruger Blackhawk
Overall length
279 mm (11 in)
273mm (10.75 in) — 4.62" barrel
Barrel length
140 mm (5.5 in)
114mm (4.62 in) — standard .357; 191mm (7.5 in) available
Weight
1.13 kg (40 oz)
1,050g (37 oz) — .357, 4.62" barrel
Magazine capacity
6 rounds
6 rounds (cylinder)
Action type
Single-action revolver
Single-action revolver
Trigger type
Single action
Single-action (SA) — crisp, light pull
Sights
Adjustable rear, ramp front
Adjustable rear sight, ramp front sight with interchangeable inserts
Calibers
Colt New Frontier
Ruger Blackhawk