Several years later I finally got my British Contract Colt OP

[Jcordell]

Originally Posted by Nyles

I read an article, I think by Paul Scarlata, awhile back saying basically the same thing - guys bought what they knew. The other part of it was supposed to be the shift to double-action focused training for police, since Smiths have a consistent pull and Colts stack. That said, I just love the feel of an old Colt - I have a lot of handguns but the only one that never gets left behind on a range trip is my Police Positive Special.

I like the old Colt DA revolver as well. I've also read the same thing about DA vs. SA. With Double Action Smith beats the old Colt action.