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Ruger Old Army vs Smith & Wesson Governor
Side-by-side technical comparison
Ruger Old Army
HandgunsDiscontinued
Smith & Wesson Governor
HandgunsIn production
Overview
Spec
Ruger Old Army
Smith & Wesson Governor
Production
1971–2009
2011–present
Units produced
Approximately 80,000
Over 100,000
Specifications
Spec
Ruger Old Army
Smith & Wesson Governor
Overall length
330 mm (13 in)
216 mm (8.5 in)
Barrel length
190 mm (7.5 in)
70 mm (2.75 in)
Weight
1.36 kg (48 oz)
0.83 kg (29.3 oz) unloaded
Magazine capacity
6 rounds
6-round cylinder
Action type
Single-action percussion revolver
Double-action and single-action revolver
Trigger type
Single action
DA/SA
Sights
Fixed blade front, adjustable rear
Tritium front night sight, fixed rear notch