The Colt lagged in average group size as well, 2.4 inches to 2.2 inches. With the Winchester Wildcat 22 LR 40-grain lead roundnose cartridges, the Colts smallest group at 15 yards was 1.8 inches, slightly larger than the Rugers best effort at 1.6 inches. The Ruger was more accurate with 22 Long Rifle ammunition, but the Colt was certainly usable for small-game hunting. The revolver proved accurate with the 22 Long Rifle cylinder installed, about what we have come to expect from this type of handgun. The cylinder rotated smoothly.Īccuracy testing went well. The Colt trigger was heavier than we like at 6 pounds, but it was smooth enough, our testers said. Some of us with larger hands had to let the pinky finger hang under the grip, depending upon the shooting style. The balance was good, and the grip fit most hands well. This revolver is approximately 7/8 the size of the Colt Single Action Army and handles well. The adjustable sights were a welcome addition on a light revolver, and the ramp post front sight was well designed, we thought. The grips were well made and appropriate for the theme of a very nice Cowboy shooting revolver. The case-hardened frame contrasted nicely with the Colt Blue barrel and cylinder. The Colt received rave remarks regarding fit and finish. In this test, both of our handguns featured the interchangeable Magnum cylinder, which is an important advantage in a small-game hunting revolver. The Ruger was modified to accept a spare cylinder in 22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire after the 22 Magnum was introduced, a step followed by Colt. The Colt New Frontier was introduced in 1970 and discontinued in 1977, although there was a short run a few years later. The Ruger was introduced in 1953, and while the type has undergone various refinements, the modern Ruger would be instantly recognizable to anyone purchasing the Single Six 22 some 58 years ago. The Ruger is actually the classic and the Colt the upstart, in one manner of thinking.
Which one is the better performer? There is an interesting slant to the tale. The Colt New Frontier single-action 22-caliber revolver commands a premium at gun shows, yet the revolver is similar to the affordable Ruger Single Six. In this installment we once more pit a classic pistol that is in high demand by collectors and shooters alike against a plain-vanilla readily available modern handgun.
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