Colt 1855 Sidehammer Pocket Revolver (Root Model) vs Glock 23

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Handguns Colt 1855 Sidehammer Pocket Revolver (Root Model) Glock 23
Summary
Rating
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Rank
#80762
#20704
Caliber 28 GA 9x19mm Parabellum
Capacity 17+1 10+1
Barrel Length 3.58" 4.49"
Sights Adjustable Rear, Ft: Gold Bead Ramp AmeriGlo Green w/Orange Outline/Green Rear Night
Gun Type Revolver Pistol
Action Double Action
Finish Black
Grip Black
Details
Brand Colt Glock
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Prices
MSRP $0.00 $645.61
Used Price $0.00 $451.93
Sale Price $0.00 $581.05

Handguns Descriptions

Colt 1855 Sidehammer Pocket Revolver (Root Model)

The Colt Model 1855 Root Side-hammer percussion Pocket Revolver was manufactured from 1855 through to 1870 in both .28 and .31 caliber. It was designed by Samuel Colt even-though it was named after Elisha K. Root who was Colt’s factory foreman and general superintendent. The Root revolver was Colt’s only percussion handgun built on the solid frame principle and featured a side-hammer, mounted on the right side of the frame, a spur trigger, a cylinder pin entering from the rear and one-piece grips secured to the back-strap. The Root revolver does not have a trigger-guard. There are minor variations of the loading lever catch, rifling, frame etc. throughout the production.

Glock 23

The G17 Gen5 features a no finger grooved, multiple backstrapped, rough textured frame with hundreds of miniature spikes which results in remarkable traction for extreme environments and gloved operators. The frame also features a smooth trigger, reversible mag release, and ambidextrous slide stop. The magazine comes with a floor plate which is extended at the front for faster magazine change, and a orange follower, while the flared mag-well makes it easier to funnel the magazine into the mag-well. Glock\'s nDLC finish provides a tougher, more durable protection against corrosion and scratching. The Glock Marksman barrel features a barrel rifling which delivers improved accuracy. his Glock Gen5 model has AmeriGlo night sights (green with orange outline front and green rear) and a 10-round capacity. SPECIFICATIONS: Mfg Item Num: PA175031AB Category: PISTOLS Type :Pistol Action :Double Caliber :9mm Luger Barrel Length :4.49\" Capacity :10+1 Safety :Trigger/Firing Pin/Drop Grips :Black Interchangeable Backstrap Sight Configuration :AmeriGlo Green w/Orange Outline/Green Rear Night Weight :25.56 oz Frame Finish :Black Frame Material :Polymer Barrel Type :Cold Hammer-Forged Polygonal Rifled Slide Description :Black nDLC Case Type :Hard Sight Style :Night

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