SMith and Wesson model 66-1 vs colt king cobra

[Justus1213]

Me and my friend were looking at getting new guns and came across a shop selling a 4" inch model 66-1 that I was drawn to and a 4" inch colt king cobra my friend has taking a liken to. Now I know the main differences between but just would like to hear people opinion on them and my friend was saying the colt would be the best choice over all any day what do others have to say?

 

[THEmodelof1989]

I'd snag up that model 66. While the finish on a colt snake is typically pretty good, I haven't pulled a trigger on a colt that could match a smith.

Additionally, I have been noticing a drop in snake prices as colt is now producing their detective line again. The colt bubble has been given notice. You heard it here first.

 

[silversnake]

To shoot/carry I'd take the 66. How are they priced?

 

[Breakaway500]

I've sold every Colt snake revolver I have ever purchased. The only S&W revolvers I've ever sold were to good friends, who begged me...

 

[Justus1213]

To shoot/carry I'd take the 66. How are they priced?

SMith-$750

Colt- $1,456

 

[Bill In Texas]

Smith! But, I really like the model 66!

 

[murphydog]

To me, it would have to be a fairly pristine 4" 66-1 at $750, depends a lot on your local market.

The King Cobra is a size larger than a K frame, more like an L frame or a little larger. I am not up on Colt values but I would not be at all surprised if this is the going rate for one.

 

[MorrisG]

I agree with the trigger on a smith being much smoother, the colts I have fired all felt mechanical, if that makes sense, and a heavier pull. Plus with the price difference you could pick up another. win win

 

[diyj98]

I much prefer the lockwork on the S&W's to the Colts. The S&W certainly seems to hold up better.

 

[Laketime]

I have owned both ...and just for the insane,not worth it price for what you get with the Colt..go with the model 66-1.They were after all selling new for the same price.

 

[jaymoore]

I remember when the King Cobras, Anacondas, etc. were introduced and nobody wanted one! Folk kept saying how they didn't like all the cast parts in the new design Colt revolvers and how quality had slipped....

 

[Goblin]

I have both, and I'm fond of both brands. In this case, the Smith is the hands down winner. My K.C. cost a lot less than my 66-1 because of when I bought them, so my preference? The Colt if you're going to shoot a LOT of full power magnums. For normal shooting (85% 38 Specials and maybe 15% magnums), again the Smith is the hands down winner. Those prices are about at market right now, but the Colt just isn't worth that much more money on merit.

 

[KEN L]

SMith-$750

Colt- $1,456

This one's a no brainer. Smith

 

[silversnake]

I'd try to get the Smith down to about $550-600, unless it's like new condition.

 

[kaaskop49]

I remember when the King Cobras, Anacondas, etc. were introduced and nobody wanted one! Folk kept saying how they didn't like all the cast parts in the new design Colt revolvers and how quality had slipped....

^^^^what he said! Seems like that $1400+ is more of a collector's price than a shooter's price, IMHO.

Kaaskop49
Shield #5103

 

[GavinLee]

I let my King Cobra go at a gun show a couple of years ago. It went really fast for $1000. I also have a model 19-3 which I like better. The King Cobra is probably stronger than the 19, but it weighs a lot more too.

 

[Justus1213]

I'd snag up that model 66. While the finish on a colt snake is typically pretty good, I haven't pulled a trigger on a colt that could match a smith.

Additionally, I have been noticing a drop in snake prices as colt is now producing their detective line again. The colt bubble has been given notice. You heard it here first.

I think everybody is ready for colt to announce their gonna make the Python again

 

[22hipower]

Most of my snake guns are gone; traded for S&Ws or other must haves. Still have a couple King Cobras waiting for the right trade opportunity. No doubt in my mind given the price difference, if buying today it would be the 66-1. Have never regretted buying the Colts over the years though as the appreciation on some of them has provided for quite a few S&Ws. Well, maybe some regrets. . . .sold some of the Colts way too soon. Good luck.

Jeff
SWCA #1457

 

[Tom S.]

I think everybody is ready for colt to announce their gonna make the Python again

A). I don't foresee that happening but,
B). If it does happen, the quality will never compare to the original product.

Back to the OP's question, for the price difference, buy two of the Smiths.

 

[Justus1213]

I just wanna let everyone thank you! Especially when that gut feeling I had about the smiths was right. But I can't hate on a colt they are beautiful my dream gun to add to the collection as stated before colt Python but that's my wallets worst nightmare as well. But I feel like my model 19 could do the same job as a Python even though it is a snubbie