Barrel length for Colt SAA

[Sam>]

I am torn between getting the 7.5 inch barrel or the 5.5 inch. Any suggestions?

 

[redlevel]

I like the shorter barrel length, 4.75 I believe.

 

[lawandorder]

Yep, left the best choice off.

 

[kaaskop49]

I voted 7.5" bbl. While the SAA is a beautiful gun, the 5.5" has never looked right to me. JMHO.

Kaaskop49
Shield #5103

 

[diamonback68]

I voted for the one not there..................4.75", the old movie cowboy length.

 

[cmort666]

I'm thinking about a 7 1/2" Cimarron Bisely, .357 or .44 Special.

 

[Mule Packer]

I've got a few with the 4¾-inch barrel and two with the 5½-inch barrel. The 5½-inch barrel seems to have a better balance, but for some reason, I prefer to pack the 4¾-inch barrel. I've owned a 7½-inch barrel SAA before, gave it to one of my sons, and have never had the urge to replace it.

 

[rags]

I voted 5 1/2", as that is my first and only. Stoeger / Uberti 1873 Cattleman.

 

[arjay]

5 1/2"

 

[Alpo]

Five and a half. That shorter 3/4 inch should not make a difference, but to me there is a big balance change. And the 7 1/2 is too long for easy carry.

 

[jack the toad]

Since I'm a short barrel kinda guy (alright, no laughing or wise cracks)

I'd vote the 5.5 but 4-3/4 would be my preference.

 

[galena]

4 3/4 brl is the only way to go!

 

[feralmerril]

I have all three. The 4 3/4" is my favorite.

 

[NE450No2]

The 4 3/4" is my favorite.

I have been carrying a USFA in 45 Colt the last two deer seasons.

I am carrying it crossdraw in a Mernickle holster, very comfortable.

 

[lebomm]

Mine is a USFA Bisley Flattop 5 1/2" .44 Special. I can shoot a 4 3/4" just as comfortably, but always felt the 7 1/2" too muzzle-heavy.

JMHO
Larry

 

[Cooter Brown]

I've owned both 4 3/4" and 5 1/2" 3rd gen Colts--like some of the others I preferred the shorter bbl length.

You'll enjoy any of them. Really fun revolvers to shoot.

 

[Xfuzz]

I prefer the 4 3/4 inch barrel.
The Sheriff's model is neat because it is compact
and still packs a punch.
While surfing GB it seems SAA are more and more difficult
to even find current MFG Colt SAA's.
When found they are getting even more expensive.

I found the 44.40 NIB($1100.00OTD) at a show last month few of the guys saw the purchase.
Had two since call asking if I would sell.

 

[hdfinder47]

I'd take whichever I got the best price on. But all else being equal, I'd probably opt for the 5-1/2" (even over the 4-3/4"). The real answer here is: get both (all three).

 

[johnnyflake]

I have to agree with many others. I own several and all are in the 4 3/4" category. They just feel and look right!

 

[Engine49guy]

4 3/4 brl is the only way to go!

Whilst not Colts their barrel length is the one I like