Colt's first true double-action revolver, the Lightning offered faster fire than the SAA. Billy the Kid carried a Lightning, cementing its outlaw legend. Type: Revolver Action: Double-Action Caliber: 38 Colt Capacity: 6 Year introduced: 1877, USA Weight: 23.5 oz Overall length: 8.5" Status: Discontinued Intended use: Law Enforcement, Self-Defense