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Yes, a bit too angular to me given the historic appearance of Colt DA revolvers...but keep on making them anyhow please.
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Yes, a bit too angular to me given the historic appearance of Colt DA revolvers...but keep on making them anyhow please.
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It’s a nice shooter. Don’t like cci primers. Accurate as can be. Seems to shoot low but it’s more like center of target than six o clock hold. It’s definitely a nice gun. Not what I’m used to. Not a S&W.
Please explain to me the attraction/niche this gun has versus the Python & King Cobra?
I don't get it.
I don't get it.
Please explain to me the attraction/niche this gun has versus the Python & King Cobra?
I don't get it.
Colt and "Collect them all" both start with a "C" ? I mean Colt has had a great run selling reptile models with very little difference in them.
SnidelyWhiplash
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Please explain to me the attraction/niche this gun has versus the Python & King Cobra?
I don't get it.
The Python is a larger frame revolver while using the same basic action. The King Cobra and the Viper are the same other than the barrel profile.
While I've only handled a Viper (but own a King Cobra)...I like the Viper better as the barrel profile is more attractive (a subjective thing at best) and a bit less weight if you intend to carry one.
All three are fine revolvers...it just comes down to personal preference.
Model 15-4ever
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The Viper is a self-defense revolver. The Python is a target revolver.
Viper shoots very well, and I prefer the issue grips. Since that photo was taken, I've purchased a set of them with the Colt medallions and modified for cylindrical speedloaders: unmodified they don't work so great.
This gun is best viewed like a K frame Model 13: a .38 Special that will shoot .357 Magnum. Since .357 Mag has been watered down, maybe it doesn't matter anymore. That .357 Mag Remington 125 grain BJHP is an excellent load. I haven't tried my .38 Spl 158 SWCHP loads yet.
Didn't get the memo on dry frying until around 500 dry-snaps. Nothing has broken, so I've kept going.
Viper shoots very well, and I prefer the issue grips. Since that photo was taken, I've purchased a set of them with the Colt medallions and modified for cylindrical speedloaders: unmodified they don't work so great.
This gun is best viewed like a K frame Model 13: a .38 Special that will shoot .357 Magnum. Since .357 Mag has been watered down, maybe it doesn't matter anymore. That .357 Mag Remington 125 grain BJHP is an excellent load. I haven't tried my .38 Spl 158 SWCHP loads yet.
Didn't get the memo on dry frying until around 500 dry-snaps. Nothing has broken, so I've kept going.
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