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Colt Single Action Army vs Smith & Wesson J-Frame

Side-by-side technical comparison

Overview
Spec
Colt Single Action Army
Smith & Wesson J-Frame
Production
1873–present
1950–present
Units produced
>500,000
Millions
Specifications
Spec
Colt Single Action Army
Smith & Wesson J-Frame
Overall length
275–330 mm
150–165 mm
Barrel length
114–190 mm
51–76 mm
Weight
1,000–1,200 g
400–600 g
Magazine capacity
6-round cylinder
5-round cylinder
Action type
revolver
revolver
Trigger type
SAO
DA/SA or DAO
Sights
Fixed front blade
Fixed
Calibers
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