User blog comment:ImperiexSeed/Gabriel vs Raphael?/@comment-4081435-20120406154859/@comment-3481504-20120407005048

True. Yes, you could argue that, Raphael could've, though he chose not to. But to me, Gabriel seemed more capable.

For example, in "The French Mistake", Raphael raised his hand in attempt to kill Balthazar, which be Killing Touch. That takes effort, whereas Gabriel could've probably just snapped his fingers, and did it.

Also, Gabriel seems more quicker to the draw, meaning he's faster in using his power. Remember in 5x01, Raphael said he could take Dean to Michael (in Heaven), but didn't get to. I don't know.