These two revolvers are chambered in .357 Magnum/.38 Special. I was able to find a DeSantis belt holster and a speed loader without much effort that seemed to be made for the Cobra. Its something new to them and to anyone whos never shot a revolver. Survival Trainer and Author. As much as it pains me to say this however what they need is a Glock contender. I did notice some of the black paint stripped off just outside and near the cylinder but on the left side of the body, along an edge, very slightly noticeable, after one month, and only using it at a range once, which I thought would have occurred one year into it. That would be the bomb. But maybe this is the first attempt at revolver building since the cancellation of the king cobra and Anaconda series. Great triggers arent the only thing that made a Colt Cobra famous, though. Some of these vintage gems can be found in the Guns.com Vault. but Economic reasons restricted my opportunity to own one of the percussion colts in the second release in the late 20th century. This is Colts first time wading into DA/SA revolver market in over a decade. No ones making any false claims here brother. Massey Hardware, what a magical place that was! I stopped buying 38s years ago and Ill tell you why. Feature Articles, With advances in metallurgy, they should certainly be able to make a lightweight D frame in 6 round .357 mag to compete with the lightweight S&W J frame 5 round 357 magnums. Fans of Colt revolvers have been clamoring for a new model for years, and the Colt Cobra addresses that desire. Its nice to see Colt woke up and is back in the game. Excellent suggestion. First revolver since my 1932 Nagant, which, sniggers aside, was a fun little gun and just funky enough to enjoy at the range. Springfield XP-9 Cal 9MMX19 in Case, Colt Python 357 Magnum Revolver, Winchester Model 12 12 Ga., Winchester Model 70, 30Gov't06 Cal., Browning Over/Under Citori, 12 Ga., 1871 Remington Rolling Block Rifle, Eclipse Double Barrel 12 Ga., Marlin 30-30 Cal. Three down sides were the grips had a very light white bleach stain, but might darken with gun cleaner and gun oil. It may not be the people in Miami who have the communication problem. So who will see it? Every one I have found was nothing like a Python. The problem with repairing these revolvers, is a strong tendency to decide to alter a part so that it will work instead of replacing it as intended. Items you may find in this auction include 500 firearms to include modern & collectible rifles, shotguns, muzzle loaders, revolvers and pistols. Wow too bad you cant read and comprehend. Wide rear sights have very easy to adjust screws for windage and . The trigger guard of the new Colt King Cobra, like those of the new Cobra and Night Cobra, looks as though the gun was dropped on it. The King Cobra fits between a S&W K frame and a J frame in size. Original Cobras were produced from 1950 to 1981. This revolver is of the same quality as a Taurus 85. For how long we will see. The new Colt Cobra and King Cobra models are not medium frame revolvers like the old King Cobra. I may even carry it with some Underwood slugs. I dont see anyone reducing the price of Colts. If not, the throats are too tight and need to be reamed (let the factory do it). The extra-large trigger guard allowed ample room for gloved fingers and the hammer pull and mechanics were slick and sound. I believe these guns spawned legacies because they were more than just the parts that went into them; they represented unparalleled American craftsmanship in an era when national pride was still a shining virtue. Perhaps Batman as well. Looks like a charter arms for a whole lot more money and who wants heavy, big, bulky, outdated, .38spcl caliber either yawn waste of time reporting on this dead out of the gate no one wants revolver . 4 Anaconda. My wife gave me a new King Cobra Target this morning for Christmas, and it's a dud out if the box. However, the bright side of this is that making a single-action trigger pull cleaner and lighter is a whole lot easier (especially with the Python) than doing the same to the DA. Remington's Nylon 66 semi-automatic .22 LR rifles have grown from 1950s bargain buys to 21st century collectors darlings. Shroud the hammer to be nearly snag-free. At $699 MSRP, that type of blued finish just isnt possible these days. . This little wheel gun is my choice since I dont have to worry about jams and all that other stuff which autos may suffer from. Shame they cant put the same effort into reviving their revolver line. We fed a mix of ammo to the test Cobra with decent accuracy. the Chrome versions seem out of place today The fit and finish was outstanding and the trigger pull (SA and DA) was a glass-rod dream. I heard an interview by one of their guys. The success of the Cobra saw Colt bring two more of its iconic revolvers out of retirement. There was a few comments made by me to the cult Smith in a joking fashion about mass production of revolvers LOL. Where are they? Colt wanted to use the trigger of the Python as the baseline for what it wanted in the new Cobra. I was hoping for better reviews. Colt claims it is as smooth or smoother than the original cobra's. They also said that the metal was stronger and a .357 might be in the future. Cost being a factor for a rookie making $7,800 a year a new Cobra for $69.00 dollars was my first off duty gun. GRIN. When that same customer takes a Colt Cobra to the range, with its steel frame and revised grip structure, theyll have a much more pleasurable shooting experience, and theyll be inclined to shoot more often, and more importantly, feel confident enough to carry it. Need Help?service@guns.comCall (866)582-4867, PO Box 1131 13800 Nicollet Blvd Burnsville, MN 55337 2023Guns.com. Just like if youve been in a car crash, you dont go run a marathon the day after you get out of the hospital. Specifications: Colt King Cobra. Great informative post, thank you. Everything Ive read elsewhere indicates it is closer to the Colt Detective Special, steel frame and substantially heavier. Left the top strap bead blasted, and top grip frame a little more muted polish. I. He didnt say it, but I expect larger revolvers are coming. I have not seen the new Cobra. Just be glad that another 1911, Glock or AR hasnt been created. Im hoping the new Pach. That's on purpose, as it is not proofed for the higher .357 Magnum pressures. And they are RARE. Posts: 787. Required fields are marked *. One of the defining features of the line is the hand fitting of parts and highly polished exterior, things distinctly missing on the new Cobra handguns. That changed this year when Colt reintroduced a newly redesigned Cobra. By comparison I recently purchased the S&W 638, NIB, $419.00 and Sig 320 sub-compact for $485.00. I see that the extractor rod is still a bit short with the 2 brl. Substantial recoil but not uncomfortable recoil. Muzzle jump and flip, commonly associated with small revolvers, is nonexistent on the Cobra. Have a gun thats collecting dust? That $200-$300 will buy a lot of ammo. A new design, made in America to join the other plastic fantastics would actually be a boon to them I think. Colt can produce the old style pistols if they actually want to put a couple bucks at it but apparently from your review it seems that there CNC Machining all the parts and assembling them on assembly lines buy gun techs not gunsmith theres your freaking problem Colt. I almost slapped down my credit card right then and there, but Im married so Ive been saving up for it. & an occasional spent case hangs up. by Chris Bird. New Colt King Cobra speedloader update Well I picked up one of these bad boys last night and ran a few hundred rounds through her. Sorry for the bad news. (Photo: Kristin Alberts/Guns.com). I have gone to carrying the S&W J-Frames. Will you give an in-depth review of the Nighthawk, please? Feeling that his dad needed something for personal protection, he gave him the Colt Trooper, which served him until he passed away a few years ago. I must of missed something because that doesnt look healthy. I always practice with 38s, but when I carry it is 357 or 38+P, ususally 357. Not hardly. So, they pack up their new purchase, along with the rest of the ammo, and park it in their safe. The Nylon 66, a relatively inexpensive rimfire with faux woodgrain, was the first successful synthetic-stock firearm. Those 12 and 16 ounce revolvers are too light. The front red fiber optic sight is an insert that can be changed, as it is set into a recess in the barrel shroud and then secured by an Allen screw through the front. Had my dear ol grey haired Mother ship it to me as soon as I had an firm address. It is a shame they caved and stopped making civilian firearms, revolvers. I wish I could take apart a trio of S&W, Ruger, Colt DA revolvers side-by-side and show people whats really going on inside a DA revolver, and what is required to get the timing right.. How dare you disparage the trooper mkiii its the poor mans python and I love mine 6 in barrel and adjustable sights its a tac driver. In all I may try one when the price becomes more reasonable. 395K. The Cobra was designed to be a family name. Back to the Colt, I see where its finally making it out to a few hands on reviewers (late June 2017). Served me well for many years. Re-design Phase? These guns are now held to extremely tight tolerances and Colt isnt shy about rejecting even the smallest flaws. The new Colt King Cobras are guilty of slide plate screw misalignment, sticky ejector, trigger spring/ hammer issue, long trigger reset and double action problems. So if Colt can do this with a new production gun, I say bring back the 4" and 6" Python and give us another . I dont think anyone would assume that a $700 revolver would be better than a $1700 revolver. How Much does it weights empty.Is recoil the same than the Glock 17/19? This describes what I believe to be the perfect concealed carry revolver. Reminds of the giant software companies and their vaporware products. First, the cylinder stop will drop before it even hits the recesses in the cylinder. Avoid the temptation to replace everything on your brand-new 1911 just to make it "better". Hogue overmolded grips come standard and a red fiber optic front sight comes factory installed. Its gone now and I dont miss it at all. I bought a Colt Cobra back in 1965 when I heard I was going to `nam. So one of the guns locked up at range day. Colts made a big business decision and its their dough tahtst risk. SMITH & WESSON (In Stock) 0.0. I would welcome the same. Many other guns in the same size category hold only five rounds. Now sit down and ponder what that means for how solid the lockup feels. The Colt Cobra is larger than the typical J-frame five-shot revolvers but still quite compact. Could it have beed dressed up a bit more? , rifling 1/14 LH twist. So, Colt has done the hard work for us here. Why cant the mfgs. So much for the authorities who say one caliber or another is too weak. Defender 45 ACP 3IN BBL Matte Stainless Cerakote Handgun. My experience with these parts is that they are a little gritty and not as smooth as solid metal parts. Only the Python and the custom shop got the extraordinary level of attention that the author is thinking of here. Have you ever heard of the term the past repeats itself well this is exactly whats going on people have been Auto crazy for the last 30 years now we want something else a little different and a lot of these new automatic handgun Shooters have not spent any or very little time behind the trigger of a big bore revolver. I remember that story as well. Ergonomics on the Cobra are exceptional. and sometimes thats a little much for non-belt carry. I served on a jury many years ago that involved a fellow who was shot twice by the lowly .25ACP. This is not John Waynes revolver it is a modern work of art! So I set the gun down pointing down range and got one of the cult guys to take a look at it and he was a Salesman so he hollered over to one of the gunsmith. As the article says Id love to be wrong about that, but indications seem otherwise. The front sight pops into view immediately. A. Back around 1974 I bought the colt detective special which is still my carry gun today. Theres never been a better revolver for smaller handed shooters such as women. Took a chance on it, because I love the balance and handling. Thanks but, no thanks. Acting like a spoiled brat if you ask me. It has some holster wear and is probably in need of new grips but after much practice for a snub its pretty accurate. The all-stainless steel Colt Cobra revolver is built for concealability. Very very smooth revolver. Last Edit: Nov 5, 2022 at 2:37pm by WAYNO. This is Colts attempt to produce a competitive product that the average Joe can purchase without taking out a long term loan. Could it have been .357 Magnum? To prepare for my trip to the range, I pulled down that box of holsters that all gun guys tend to have and undertook my best effort to find something that the Colt would fit. He is right about the Bulldog having no competition at the moment. Dont need 357 magnum. They both produced very nice groups double action with a two-handed grip at 10 yards. How come you were able to rotate the cylinder after having pulled back the hammer into single action mode shortly before the three minute mark ? It was sent/sold to me from large online dealer unaware of the specially designed NRA wood grip with etched picture of cobra snake. Barrel Length: 3 in. Dont make them generally available. EVEN BETTER THAN THE COLT COBRA is the original DETECTIVE SPECIAL with a 3 barrel Better balance and longer sight radius. (If youve already posted a passing review of it, let me know I probably missed it in the deluge.). Exactly. The little Colt Cobra arrived in an innocuous brown cardboard box. I agree with the writer of this story on what the quality of these guns is probably going to be or their lack of. There still are some jigs that survive at the East Hartford plant in the testfire area but they look rusted beyond salvation. A. And it immediately turned heads, winning the 2020 Ballistic's Best Reader's Choice Award for Best Revolve r. . Bead blasted finish? groups within a 2-inch circle at defense distances with no problem in single-action. An astute study of the new Cobras internals reveals several Metal Injection Molded (MIM) parts, including the hammer and trigger. see fit to give us a longer ejection rod in atleast a 2 1/2 barrel shroud thatll positively shuck out the cases (better even than my K. Cobra)? Disregard.more comments popped up as I was writing the above. The new Colt Cobra is actually an updated Detective Special with a fiber optic front sight. If a gun that was specially prepped and pampered by Colt failed, how many of the ones shipped to their distributors that did *not* get that special love and care are likely to fail? A target load of a 148-grain wadcutter at 700 fps offers excellent accuracy. I would encourage Colt to re investigate the market to determine to the Idea of returning the The Snake guns manufacture in the near future, I am a big fan of the perfect balance of the Colt Python . 327 Meteor. As for the finish, I carry concealed. It holds 6-rounds of .38 Special and is capable of firing the hotter +P ammunition as well. And this was refinished and repaired in 2007 so its been 10 years but I had sent another Colt back just recently and had the same bluing done they call it royal blue finish and it looks just as good as my 6 inch python thats never even been shot. hand. Nightwood Guns 9.57K subscribers Subscribe 60K views 2 years ago Keep the content flowing on Patreon!. As far as Im concerned Night Hawk might as well be make believe. Revolvers, Insert your serial numbers by clicking them. Make them utterly premium products and sell them at premium prices. I owned the 3 of the snake guns. In my admittedly limited experience with various revolvers, the only one Ive personally experienced that locked up (and not in the good revolverish way) was a colleagues Taurus. Intro NEW Colt Python: WHY IT'S A "NO-GO" Gun News & Reviews 68.7K subscribers Subscribe 101K views 1 year ago in 2020, Colt re-released an 'updated' version of the classic Python revolver. We have stopped carrying them at our store because at one time theyre semi-automatics and their revolvers were coming back at least a couple guns a month to be shipped back to Taurus. The Cobra was a version of the Colt Detective Special, and both were made on Colts D frame. I can shoot my K. Cobra much better & am hoping the new Cobra is a good compromise & hoping them to upgrade it. Actually about 4 years ago I had a customers royal blue python finish redone by Colt. It will show less wear and tear with use that blued or polished up. Firstly, go to the "Colt" site and select "Customer Service.". It holds 6-rounds of .38 Special and is capable of firing the hotter +P ammunition as well. Its great to see that Colt and Kimber are offering 6-shot revolvers in concealable sizes; wish S&W would return the 6-shot K-frame snubby. However, it showed my lack of skill with revolver reloads using speed loaders or strips. Smith & Wesson Model 586: Reviewing A .357 Revolver With Class. The Colt Cobra holds six rounds of .38 Special ammunition, despite its compact dimensions. Of course, this revolver has a rampant Colt on its barrel. The items in this catalog will be sold at a live auction with online bidding starting on Saturday March 18, 2023 @ 9:00am. They are awesome. Good Lord guys, Colt does the unthinkable and comes out with a revolver and all you hear is complaints. Ive got a blue 2 1980 Detective Special and a blue 6 1980 Python. It was marketed as, and was, a PREMIUM revolver. It doesnt make sense to market a gun for concealed carry but take the time, effort, and money to put a beautiful, but delicate finish on it. Yet in this new small Cobra frame. Trigger pull is rated from the factory between 7- and 9-pounds in double-action, and 3- to 4-pounds in single-action. Thank you . As Col. Sam Colt wrote, Be not afraid of man or beast, that walks beneath the skies When danger threatens, call on me and I will equalize!, Sincerely, Workmanship is unsurpassed. Direct Stock Entry New Products Hot Sellers Rebate Items Dream Guns . Thats far more than what most average income gun owners can afford. I dont care for j-frames because of capacity and weight there arent enough bullets and the j is just 15 oz. Am I an expert on trigger pull? Holy CrapI read the whole article and all the comments so far and the word Python only came up once. Yeah I want onebut the price seems a little steep at $699.00. There have been quite a few revisions and improvements since the first run. Some of these vintage gems can be found in the, Demand was so strong upon its release, the Cobra was often difficult to find. To me it sounds like Colt just released the Mustang II of the gun world. This Area is for Discussions on All Breeds of Colt Made Revolvers. When. I have seen Glocks fail to fire on the first shot out of the box. I fired the gun double action first shot cylinder started to rotate probably 15 degrees or so and the trigger stopped wouldnt let me press any further and the cylinder stopped as well. The S&Ws rotate out of the window. And beautiful. How about split the difference at 20 ounces? The all-stainless steel Colt Cobra revolver is built for concealability. Colt, much like many other gun companies, has gone with MIM parts. Though Ive owned only S&Ws, Im a revolver guy and definitely will look at the Cobra. COLT (In Stock) 0.0. People are getting over the polymer Plastic Fantastic guns now and were reverting back to a cold piece of Steel a hog leg if you will. Too bad you will be under-armed in a life or death gun fight with a .38. It is June 27, 2017 and it is still not available anywhere. Jim crewhead05 When they were making revolvers 40 years ago, labor was cheap and technology was expensive. Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. Here's what it's like to shoot this classic scattergun. The Cobra shot well with both loads tested, including this Sig Sauer Elite Performance load. Posts: 307. Colt didnt think this out too well. I also prefer a .38+P to a .357 for a carry gun this size, and dont fault Colt for the caliber. The only reason why they discontinued them is because they were not selling. Keep them coming Colt! Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. As a wheelgun fan, Im also very interested in an indepth hands on review of the Korth offerings from Nighthawk. Alberts achieved six-shotgroups within a 2-inch circle at defense distances with no problem in single-action. Then come out with the Detective Specials again. . The grips do not stick to clothes. Even adjusting for age, the finish on the New Cobras (as described in the review) would be better than the Old Cobras (even adjusted for age/wear) I have seen. I would like to have seen it in the original aluminum. Next post: An Israeli .308 AK? Claims of as smooth as a python intrigue me a lot. First, I buy 357 magnums because they are heavier, but most important they will shoot 38s, 38+P, plus 357. deep Colt blue and Ill take it. A. KING COBRA 357 MAGNUM. This new Colt Cobra looks like a nice piece and wears the name well. I had to leave it there when I rotated as this type of thing, along with ammo, disarmed hand grenades, M16s and disassembled M60s were sneaking out of country on a regular basis. A Little History According to our friends at Revolvy, the first model of Cobra was made from 1950 to 1971 with a 2-inch barrel.
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