Colt Kodiak vs S&W 629 PC V-Comp
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- Опубліковано 7 лют 2025
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Comparing two top-class 44 Mag revolvers: One a Colt and one a Smith & Wesson.
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Merry Christmas!
I’ve not been overly impressed with the “quote, un quote” Performance Center guns for the last few years. I wish I had confidence that they were actually a finer product.
I’ve really enjoyed the new Colts and Ruger revolvers.
Smiths from the 70’s and 80’s seem much better than now, I may be wrong in my thinking but that’s my opinion.
Thanks again for the video, I hope you have a great Christmas and new year!
I think the X-factor in the old revolvers was the hand assembly and fitting by the old artisans in the factory. Modern manufacturing leaves little room for those touches today. I don't have nearly as much experience with Ruger revolvers and need to try to change that. The Redhawk I have is a beast!
I think they just take the guns that shoot better than average and then add the extras on
@@JustinOpinionChannel I do think you have a point there.
I’ve been able to get a few Redhawks revolvers, and a few Smith and Wesson’s. Smiths still hold the lead on triggers, but that’s not everything.
@@shooterscott And the new Colts still blow all Smiths out of the Water in Terms of Trigger.
The new Colts are awesome before you buy one make sure you inspect revolver for defects as noted and timing. My last 2 have been flawless and accurate. Great video as always.
Thank you for the video. Very good info, even if that version of the S&W is no longer available. Porting is a good thing imo for all these bigger revolvers, .357 and up. Colt for the win. That thing is blazing accurate.
Merry Christmas to you and family thanks for the vid lot of great info
While I like my high-capacity small-bore autos, I will always love my big-bore revolvers.
Merry Christmas.
Best,
JBR
I am SOOOO glad you decided to make this video. I've owned my 629 V-Comp for close to a decade I think and I LOVE the gun. I've been lusting over a Colt Kodiak since they announced it so this video was as perfect for me as could be. I don't have the budget to add the Kodiak but it's high on my wishlist.
With luck, it will remain in the catalog for some time and you can pick one up when the budget can bear it. I'm really glad the video was relevant for you and hope you liked it.
Thx. Merry Christmas.
Merry Christmas Justin
Excellent presentation 🎉
Thanks, and Merry Christmas to you too!
Interesting video. I'm a Colt Fan. However, I do own a 30 Year old, S&W 686, 6'. The action on that Gun is Second to none!
Don Blake
S&W QC has been lacking as of late and I hope this has been addressed. I have 5 S&W revolvers and only 1 Colt ( king cobra 3”) both have been great guns ( for me) I have a 6th S&W revolver on the way as I type this, ( S&W 432 UC) and reports have been pretty spotty about QC issues so we’ll see how it goes this time around. Great review of two great guns!
Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄 and happy new year great video thank you.
Thanks! Same to you.
This is a serious report by a knowledge shooter.
I do my most-bestest, but thanks for the vote of confidence!
The Smith is a good looking, good shooting revolver but the Colt is a great looking, great shooting revolver. The new Colt revolvers are really works of art IMO
Colt still knows the secret to revolver accuracy. The pythons were always accurate and it seems that they have brought this forward to the Kodiak. S&W can produce accurate revolvers but on the average they are not so good, what you get when you buy one is a matter of chance. I don't know about guns from other companies from the past, and I've seen colt single actions that weren't accurate, but the modern Colt double action revolvers seem to be very good.
The increase in accuracy that a colt had was the rifling that gets tighter near the muzzle. This caused slower velocity, as well as a slight increase in accuracy
Wild how the 240 grn bullets have been detuned over the years. Original specs from Remington in 1956 were a 240 grn gas check SWC (that actually weighed 245 grns) at 1580 fps from a 6 1/2" barrel. Charles Askins chronographed factory loads in 1956 at a 1520 fps average from a 6 1/2" S&W pre- Model 29.
In 1982, using my 6 1/2" Model 29-2, the Remington 240 grn loads were at 1470 fps as measured with a Oehler chronograph. Fast forward to 2005, the newly produced Rem 240 grainers were averaging 1350 fps from the same Model 29-2. To be fair, I'm slower now than I was in 1982 also. Overall, great video, thank you.
Agree. I think we see that in other calibers as well. Part cost savings, and perhaps part due to customers wanting lighter recoiling loads?
Merry Christmas!!!
Same to you, and Happy New Year!
Merry Christmas!
Don Blake
Merry Christmas to you too, Don!
Compare them to the 4" Redhawk...
Now there’s a good comparison video! 🙂👍
Thx J
I have the regular Anaconda and the Wilson Combat rear sight is a huge upgrade but it adds $100. The single-action is 6.25lbs it uses the same grips as the Python which is nice
I dunno. I really like the rubber hogues that the anaconda comes with. Much better than the standard wood
@ i dont mind hogue or pacmyer grips but i dislike fingergrooves.
I’m an S&W guy, but the Kodiak is definitely nicer looking than the Smith. Just wish Colt would do away with the 1908 hump in the frame above the trigger.
So in my opinion, yes forever colt revolvers are inherently more accurate than S&W, however I own many of both and S&W are also great revolvers
Colt👍👍
Good evening, Justin and family. 💪🇺🇸💪🍻. 🎊🎁 MERRY CHRISTMAS 🎁🎊. No kidding. Seems like both are very nice quality and fun to shoot. Yes, I can see where the kolt would be a pain in the butt if you fired it a lot on the front site getting dirty quickly. I get that on my shadow systems XR920P pistol. The front site will get dirty quickly with certain ammo. If I had to choose. Colt Kodiak, for sure.
Ich finde den Colt Kodiak besser man sieht ganz deutlich das der Rückstoßdämpfer am Colt besser wirkt und das Trefferergebnis spricht für sich ,super,super Match.
Schöner ist der Colt auch noch.
629 is a monster 🔫
I yearn for a new model 2020 Colt Anaconda in six inch barrel length and would get it quad ported by Mag-Na-Port.
The recoil wouldn't bother you quite as much if you used a higher grip.
Smith always making a modern Recolver. Colt Should making a modern revolver . Im a colt guy!
SW really nice gun . But im a Colt fan
i still believe the new Colt revolvers are the best ever revolvers, S&W will have to step up.
I have the Kodiak ….. it’s hands down Better gun …. Better trigger than my S&W 686+…. And yea it’s a sexy beast
Dont get me wrong I have both for many years, but Colt is ahead on Quality today, put a Colt in your hand aaa you wont deny it
I was wondering why you didnt adjust windage on the Smith during rest. Seemed like you were consistently shooting left. Good comparison thought. I was recently looking at the Kodiak and was shocked at the price. Didnt realize 44 mags were that much lol. Ive got 357 (2) but want to add the Kodiak. I dont hunt so this is just a "i want it" purchase. Time to save up
You answered your own question when you typed the word "consistently". For this type of measurement, it doesn't really matter where the group is - it's the size of the group. It certainly does suggest a sight adjustment might be in order, but that wasn't necessary for the day. As for price - revolvers are material-heavy and have fairly intricate gears and timing. It costs more to make them. 44 Mags are large-frame revolvers so will always be pricey.
Colt looks nicer ,,,,,,
It may look nicer however the SW is leaps above in quality and functionality in my opinion
I agree. The pretty Colt will probably match your purse and other accessories.
@@finalcountdown7658 That Colt would make a GREAT accessory !!! The S&W would also to be fair.
I like your pistol rest. What brand is that? Thank you.
CTK Precision - compact rest. They also have a longer one for rifles that can use an optional vise attachment.
Colt especially new colt action is superior
You might have wanted to take 1 shot Colt then take a shot from the Smith. Do that several times. It might have netted a better result.
Ricky from IBM
Colt has been putting subpar rear sights on their Python series instead of Elliason style. Which type comes on the Kodiak?
I'm immediately curious about the muzzle velocity of the same round from both guns. The Smith has a full 4-inch barrel with the compensator off the crown.. The 4.5" Colt barrel may be only as long as the distance to the first of the three ports in terms of MV. I say that because I've heard of porting reducing MV. I wonder if felt recoil could be less from the Colt partly because MV is less (and weight a little more).
Now you've got me wondering... but my logic tells me that the escaping gas is predominately behind the bullet, which would not alter propellant. I agree, it would be an interesting test and I might try it sometime. But it might be difficult to remove all the small variables to make the test really meaningful.
Bent ejection rod. Brand new. Wow
Colts accuracy is much better in this test. Smith and Wesson sucked to be honest. 15 yards off a rest and Thats the best it could do. I would be so disappointed. Thats why I am not buying any Smith and Wessons anymore. Auto or revolvers. 25 years ago the revolvers were great. I realize a hand load could be developed and it might have a favorite factory load, but who needs a picky gun.
Any gun could shoot any load good or bad. The colt single action is only bad. The colt double is good for slow firing only. The Smith can have slop in the back of the trigger causing it to jerk, but otherwise has a better trigger in double or single.
I think you would do better with the s&w if you would/could just hold it as steady as the colt.
That could be, but back-to-back testing - same shooter, ammo, rest, conditions, etc. That's one reason I generally offer the "Best 3" numbers too - that helps take out some of the variable shooter error that might occur.
Sorry for my language But Hell Yes!
Nice comparison video. I'd really like to see you do a review of the Korth 44 Magnum.
You and me both! But no one is offering, and I don't have budget for that!
@@JustinOpinionChannel The problem isn't the budget I'm living on a police pension. The problem is that once you own and shoot one you'll want more, they're that good. I started out with 1 and now I have 4. I've done videos on a couple I own but haven't shot my 44 Magnum yet. My videos are short and amateurish compared to yours.
I was fortunate enough to see a Kodiak at my local store. CZ-Colt really hit a home run. Fit, finish, and quality are outstanding. The Kodiak is an outstanding handgun.
Just wonder if the pistol barrell accuràcy was messed up the barrell resting on the pistol rest
Bent ejector rods! Ooof!
I know... disappointing on an otherwise perfect gun.
Merry Christmas! First!
When You need them hot 44 load, recoil is not of a concern. Your adrenaline is problably at Peek level.
"Justin", great video, but way back when in Ye Olde Days we didn't need an orange front sight to hit the targets with our Colt revolvers. Cheers & Merry Christmas!
I think we needed them and just didn't know what we were missing! Blued front sights disappear quick in low light or glare. I think the orange inserts were introduced in the '70s if not even earlier though.
I would love to see more V-Comp videos, it's extremely underrepresented on YT. I put the Hogue "recoil absorber" grips that go on the factory X frame guns on my 629 V-Comp. I don't know if it made a huge difference but I think it does help a little 🤔.
Wow
Did anyone notice the TINNY sound,the SMITH made during dry fire? Thats the MIM parts singing the song of CHEAP!! Colt may be needing some heads-up QA work,but!! SMITH has shot themselves in the foot,quality wise;for 2 DECADES! WTH;are they playing at? Go back to your proper design SMITH!! you had winners for almost a CENTURY in that!
Does either of these guns have MIM PARTS?
The S&W does for sure, not sure about the Colts.
Encore Encore
To be fair. Compensators reduce muzzle rise not necessarily recoil impulse while ports reduce recoils impulse but not always muzzle rise. Ports also reduce bullet velocity.
I own a Colt Python, the new variant, which is basically the same as the anaconda and when it comes to polymer pistols, I'm not a fan of Smith & Wesson but I like the performance center revolvers but the anaconda is basically a production gun. Where as the performance center revolver is made in a lot lower numbers And has more exclusive parts on it.
The x frames are factory pistols with compensators. I'm assuming they work, though I have nothing to compare them to
PiźzA
The s&w action is levels above the colt