I purchased this in November of 2022, FINALLY, yesterday I had a chance to take this out and give it a run. For a budget SA revolver, it is surprisingly beer can accurate. While the front sight does have a slant cant to the left it does not really have any effect with accuracy. This particular revolver requires a "fine" sight picture using the "U" notch rear sight and nearly the very top of the front sight. Within 3 rounds I was able to hit my target with no issue, the initial distance was 30 yards, with follow-up shots changing as the can changed locations with nearly every round fired. I did miss a few, but 12 holes in 3 cans out of a total of 18 rounds and several near misses coming in slightly under the target. All in all, I will call this a winner. I would feel comfortable with this in the woods for revolver hunting use on feral hogs, paired up with a 357 Magnum lever gun and you are GTG.
Colt King Cobra I purchased this in March 2023, and it too finally saw a little action. For myself, this would have to be a close-quarters use weapon. I tried at the same distance as the Pietta, I really sucked with this one. I did not fire many rounds, 12 actually. I forgot to bring more ammo as I was getting ready. It may be better in my hands with 38 specials.
Both were fired using Fiocchi Defense Dynamics 158 GR JHP, there was a noticeable difference in recoil between the two. Before firing either one, I thought the plastic grips of the Pietta were going to be terrible, actually, they are not, the extra barrel length may help also.
Colt King Cobra I purchased this in March 2023, and it too finally saw a little action. For myself, this would have to be a close-quarters use weapon. I tried at the same distance as the Pietta, I really sucked with this one. I did not fire many rounds, 12 actually. I forgot to bring more ammo as I was getting ready. It may be better in my hands with 38 specials.
Both were fired using Fiocchi Defense Dynamics 158 GR JHP, there was a noticeable difference in recoil between the two. Before firing either one, I thought the plastic grips of the Pietta were going to be terrible, actually, they are not, the extra barrel length may help also.
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