Posted: 11/15/2025 11:50:10 AM EDT
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When in the store, checked out both. The 4" felt very well balanced. The 6" was a little front heavy but looked so much more aesthetically pleasing. (Isn't that the primary reason for buying certain firearms????  )With my big hands and those 2 finger grips the sight picture is not as stable as with shooting just about any other pistol. Thinking I really should have picked up the 4". Been searching for replacement grips to accommodate the 3rd finger, but they can be around $200. I could probably swap the 6" revolver for the 4" and lose out about $200 or dump $200 into larger grips. Any have similar issues? How much did the larger grips come into play? |
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I put the factory wood grips from the 357 KCT which provides for a full grip but I have the 4" model so can't say how much they'd help on the 6" version? You can get them cheap off of Gunbroker. They are made by Altamont who regularly sell "factory seconds" on GB for cheap.  Originally Posted By TradWoodsman: With revolvers, 4 inch vs 6 inch is almost always the right choice. I never had any need/desire for a 6" revolver? The only reason I can think of for a 6" (other then looks if that's your preference) is if I was getting one for hunting and wanted max velocity but then why not get an 8"? |
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You must have very large hands. I have pretty thick fingers but have no problem getting a full-hand grip on my King Cobra .22LR. I don't think your issue will be helped by going to a 4" BBL. I would invest in the grips. Typically longer barrels are easier to steady than short. |
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| 6" CKC bought 12/31, last day of rebate and pricing I could accept. Surprisingly small (short) grip. Bought Hudson River Valley (Hogue) grips, same size as rubber Hogue's it ships with...HRV had ltd time sale also, should have found longer grips but wanted the lamo camo. I find the forward center of balance provides a much different feel than most other handguns I shoot, but I figured this might be the case ahead of time, and I wanted to try out a longer barrel revolver. The deep ("dragonscale") checkering helps a lot, makes it an overall enjoyable shooter for me so far. Replaced rear sight w Wilson Combat - the overhang is very tight, but works. Replaced front fiber optic rod w/ green, works better for my eyes/ shooting conditions I've been in so far (a whole 3 range trips). The SpeedBeez kit - 100 rds/ speedloader - completes the differences I wanted, compared to Ruger Single-Six (loading gate/ sao - makes for slow shooting). So, yes I think longer grips would improve your experience, and consider checkering. Might be able to put some weight on bottom rear to move balance rearward, tbat migbt really set it up right for you...longer, flared-bottom checkered grip...steel or brass bottom flare might be available. |
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Purchased different grips. Experience was better but not great. Traded the 6inch for the 4 inch. While in the store found the Ruger GP100 .22 revolver. Those grips are so much better. Wish I could get the same for the Colt. Actually wish I only purchased the Ruger as accuracy is also better. BTW, just got back the Colt for warranty work as the cylinder was locking up. |
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| I read about cylinder lock issues, seemed particularly with the 4", and most posts I found seemed to be from maybe 2023 and earlier. Firearm warranty issues are aggravating. Such a long expensive process, and I never really trust the firearm afterwards. I was surprised that I like the trigger on the Ruger so much better. The trigger on a S&W 66-4 S&W .357 4" is far better than both, but to be expected as rimfire tends to require a heavier impact to fire reliably across a variety of commercial ammo. I hope yours works out well without too much hassle, it stinks to decide to buy a firearm, especially then to trade it, then have warranty issues - takes too long to get from what should be the hardest part of the decision - model selection and payment - then have hopes for its intended use dashed. Seems what we pay for some firearms, they ought to work as intended out of the box for a long time. |
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Originally Posted By Furioso: I read about cylinder lock issues, seemed particularly with the 4", and most posts I found seemed to be from maybe 2023 and earlier. Firearm warranty issues are aggravating. Such a long expensive process, and I never really trust the firearm afterwards. I was surprised that I like the trigger on the Ruger so much better. The trigger on a S&W 66-4 S&W .357 4" is far better than both, but to be expected as rimfire tends to require a heavier impact to fire reliably across a variety of commercial ammo. I hope yours works out well without too much hassle, it stinks to decide to buy a firearm, especially then to trade it, then have warranty issues - takes too long to get from what should be the hardest part of the decision - model selection and payment - then have hopes for its intended use dashed. Seems what we pay for some firearms, they ought to work as intended out of the box for a long time. No cost as it was standard warranty work. The Ruger trigger is not better. The gun overall is better based on fit, feel, balance and accuracy. Would like to get grips like the Ruger for the Colt. Attached File Attached File |
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| No shipping cost, even? That's more palatable. Nice looking setups. I thought about editing my previous post to specify I was referring to my preference for the trigger on a Ruger new model single-six convertible, rather than the GP100, I've never even handled a GP100. I like the Colt for different reasons than I like the Ruger singlesix - way different experiences and features. I mostly pay for indoor range time currently, so a 10-shot cylinder with a nice soeed loader setup is much more palatable. $15/hr, 1-hr limit at the typically busy NRA HQ (formerly, I guess its in Austin now?) range doesn't really encourage me to take the single six. That's more for private property sessions outdoors which I prefer anyway, but have less opportunity to participate in these days. |