Colt Cobra .38 SPL Gen 1 Revolver - Brushed Stainless, 2" Barrel vs Smith & Wesson 340PD Scandium .357 Magnum DAO Revolver - Ultralight Defense
The short answer
The Colt Cobra .38 SPL Gen 1 Revolver - Brushed Stainless, 2" Barrel and the Smith & Wesson 340PD Scandium .357 Magnum DAO Revolver - Ultralight Defense are both double action revolvers. The Colt Cobra .38 SPL Gen 1 Revolver - Brushed Stainless, 2" Barrel is the more affordable option, starting at $739.99 versus $984.99. On the spec sheet, the Colt Cobra .38 SPL Gen 1 Revolver - Brushed Stainless, 2" Barrel carries more rounds (6 rounds vs 5 rounds) and the Smith & Wesson 340PD Scandium .357 Magnum DAO Revolver - Ultralight Defense is lighter (11.8 oz vs 25 oz).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the difference between the Colt Cobra .38 SPL Gen 1 Revolver - Brushed Stainless, 2" Barrel and the Smith & Wesson 340PD Scandium .357 Magnum DAO Revolver - Ultralight Defense?
- They differ mainly in caliber (.38 Special vs .357 Magnum), model (COBRA vs 340PD), capacity (6 rounds vs 5 rounds) and barrel length (2.1" vs 1.9").
- Which is cheaper, the Colt Cobra .38 SPL Gen 1 Revolver - Brushed Stainless, 2" Barrel or the Smith & Wesson 340PD Scandium .357 Magnum DAO Revolver - Ultralight Defense?
- The Colt Cobra .38 SPL Gen 1 Revolver - Brushed Stainless, 2" Barrel is currently the cheaper of the two, with a lowest listed price of $739.99 compared with $984.99 for the Smith & Wesson 340PD Scandium .357 Magnum DAO Revolver - Ultralight Defense. Dealer prices are live and can change.
- Which holds more rounds, the Colt Cobra .38 SPL Gen 1 Revolver - Brushed Stainless, 2" Barrel or the Smith & Wesson 340PD Scandium .357 Magnum DAO Revolver - Ultralight Defense?

