With an MSRP of $699, the Colt Cobrais a capable, concealable, and smooth shooting snub-nosed snake gun. The new Colt Cobra and King Cobra models are not medium frame revolvers like the old King Cobra. No ones making any false claims here brother. It is a shame they caved and stopped making civilian firearms, revolvers. New Colt King Cobra Target Doesn't Work - The Firing Line He said it was a fluke that I got this NRA model, it has not been officially released but a batch accidentally shipped out. Posted: 1/16/2021 8:03:21 PM EST. With its small frame, 2-inch barrel, an unloaded weight of 25-ounces, it makes for an ideal carry or backup gun. Im not sure how many are planned to be released, but according to the rep it is a special low quantity release.. Email me and I can forward pictures,,, I was looking to buy a Colt Cobra any information would be helpful. To address these problems and to create a stronger and more durable revolver than the original, one of the first things Colt did when it redesigned the .357 Magnum-chambered Python was to beef up the frame. Discontinued in 2005, it remains one of the highest requested line of firearms to be brought back from the graveyard. They should have been making the Magnum Carry, Detective Special, and the Cobra (light weight) right along. A new design, made in America to join the other plastic fantastics would actually be a boon to them I think. 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. The option for a shrouded hammer. Never was much of a Colt lover but wish I had scooped up more of those unpopular snake guns in the 90s when you literally couldnt give them away. Some of the new features introduced with the new breed of snake revolvers from Colt include user replaceable front sights, a thicker top strap that is drilled and tapped for mounting a scope rail, and new adjustable rear sights. Thanks for the article. Review: Kimber K6s .357 Magnum Snub Nose - Lucky Gunner Lounge It was marketed as, and was, a PREMIUM revolver. Im just confused about one thing. Ever since they announced a six-shot Cobra Ive been scratching my head. I also prefer a .38+P to a .357 for a carry gun this size, and dont fault Colt for the caliber. RE: Mustang II that was my exact thought! Another modification has been made, this one to trigger geometry. Im surprised they didnt offer them in anodized colors to boot. Great informative post, thank you. Sure a beat up enough that many shoot .38 special anyway. Quote of the Day: D.C. Ill probably be investing my money in a kimber k6s. Caliber: .357 Magnum, .38 Spl, .38 Spl +P. I made a mistake on taking ammunition to the range and only had two brands to test with the Cobra. Same for my little S&W mod 60 38 five shot. Any (new) Colt Cobra owners here? | Page 2 | Ruger Forum Great to see a Colt with the heavier steel frame.My only concern is the compressed metal parts ( trigger ,hammer) instead of the machined ones on the original Colts. Colt a message from a customer that youve had since the early 1980s please hire some gunsmith and have a revolver line that was made exactly the same way youre early guns were. The Keefe Report: Colt CobraA New Factory Double-Action Colt Am I an expert on trigger pull? I personally would like to see Colt revive the big old New Service in .45 Colt. There is minimal recoil on this Colt. Bead blasted finish? Colt Viper 38 Special Revolver (Like New in Box) Notify Me When Available; Brand: Colt; Item Number: VIPER USED; Colt Cobra 38 Special +P Double-Action Revolver $769.99; . A few days to grind down and re-polish hammer, trigger, cylinder release. Alberts achieved six-shot. Cylinder lock-up? It was like an afterthought for Colt to do something like that. The aqua blast finish isnt my favorite, but looks pretty nice in person. Id love to see the Diamondback in a nice 3-gun set of 4 or 6 models in .38, 22LR and .22WMR, hopefully to be followed by the Python. Running a hit piece like this because a demo gun jammed up during range demo day is silly and irresponsible.. The above posters that wondered why Colt couldnt come out with a polished, blued finish like the old ones maybe dont understand what it takes for skilled craftsmen to get that finish. I own a 3in S&W 686+ which holds 7 rnds of 357mag/38spcl, so I dont think thats a new design from Smith. It may not be the people in Miami who have the communication problem. After WWII, the quality of American gunmaking took the first big step down, with Remington leading the way, and Winchester following them down the chute into the crapper. Feature Articles, The design work began where the last generation of Detective Special, the SF-VI, left off. We all have a story to tell about or involving a Colt revolver. I spoke with customer service rep at Colt. (Photo: Kristin Alberts/Guns.com), Classic Browning Light Twelve Auto-5 Review: Busting Clays With the Old Humpback Shotgun. Epic 22 Pocket Pistol: The Beretta 71 Jaguar. I agree with the comment above regarding the answer from Colt as to why they didnt make this in .357 magnum is utter nonsense. Where is the new Colt Cobra produced? I own a Taurus 605 and the Colt is head and shoulders above it. The items in this catalog will be sold at a live auction with online bidding starting on Saturday March 18, 2023 @ 9:00am. Why are stories like these, involving Colt revolvers, so prevalent? Hell, before Kimber changed things up, revolvers were even plastic. Every cowboy needs a revolver. Rifle, Savage 22 Cal. Quick and powerful, it every bit lives up to its namesake. Now sit down and ponder what that means for how solid the lockup feels. I did some 12-round drills that required a reload, which was easy enough, with no difficulty with the controls. How about a Smith and Wesson level of fit and finish, guys? The only thing that keeps me from buying that gun is the dull matte finish. Colt, much like many other gun companies, has gone with MIM parts. Do us all a favor and dont discredit the quality and craftsmanship that you once had by turning out inexpensive mass-produced garbage. Instead of a high polish it looks like Colt went for a bead blasted exterior. but Economic reasons restricted my opportunity to own one of the percussion colts in the second release in the late 20th century. I was just looking at an Enhanced Internal Diagram of the new Cobra. My wife gave me a new King Cobra Target this morning for Christmas, and it's a dud out if the box. 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. There was a few comments made by me to the cult Smith in a joking fashion about mass production of revolvers LOL. Just thinking! , rifling 1/14 LH twist. New Colt Cobra .38? | Bushcraft USA Forums Q. Also they should make a Centennial type concealed hammer as the exposed hammer is a huge disadvantage in concealed carry draw, prevents it from being able to reliably fire through a pocket or purse and a liability in a self defense situation when the perp claims you cocked the hammer on him before you fired. Smith & Wesson does this same kind of thing with their Heritage series, and they usually have no trouble selling them. They locked up well, but their finish was quite rough by comparison to the Python. And to the .357 issue: yeah, well, I had the Magnum Carry but after shooting it with .357 Gold Dots in a darkhouse shoothouse I never loaded it with .357s again for defensive purposes: the flash and concussion alone was self-defeating. The trigger is absolutely horrible. You sir are very correct. Its there, but we all know it wont look like polished steel. Fits my hands perfectly and is light weight enough to carry, but Ive been looking at Kimber Micros to replace it for carrying because they are so much lighter and slimmer, but just cant make the switch. The GP100 is not small, though. I know Colt is a weird company when it comes to selling Firearms they want to only deal with authorized Colt dealers only. Otherwise well proportioned revolver. I served on a jury many years ago that involved a fellow who was shot twice by the lowly .25ACP. A Colt king cobra with a high gloss polish stainless steel finish two and a quarter maybe two and a half inch barrel I cant remember Ill have to open the safe and look at the Box but I have to agree with you its only a six shot 357 Magnum but it is sexy with original Pachmayr grips. A. Gun Review: Colt King Cobra .357 Revolver - The Truth About Guns Yet in this new small Cobra frame. The New Colt Python 2020: A Powerful .357 Magnum Revolver The all-stainless steel Colt Cobra revolver is built for concealability. You cant just throw the parts in a tumbler and be good to go. Once I learned where the sights needed to be pointed to deliver the shot where I wanted it to be, it was dead on. The Cobra name is actually a little misleading here this will be a steel framed gun, not aluminum like the original Cobra. As you know, the original Cobra shares its heritage with the Colt Detective Special, and the new Cobra draws upon the same lineage. Stroking the side of the revolver feels less like stroking the slick scales of a cobra and more like a cat licking your hand. The problem with that was a sharp contrast of the polished muzzle and the blued barrel. Colts made a big business decision and its their dough tahtst risk. I wish Colt & Smith&wesson would revamp and reintroduce a 100th Anniversary Model 1917, in .45 ACP. Youre going to have to charge more money because of the Gunsmithing and hand fitting that is required to build a quality revolver but thats the way of life. Again keep up the good work. Too bad you will be under-armed in a life or death gun fight with a .38. This weekend I will have my new holster and will switch to the Cobra. YES WHY DONT THAY MAKE THE COLT 38 LEFT HANDED?????? Additionally Colt isnt even accepting old Pythons back to the factory for repair because A) They are out of most of the partsand more importantly B) Most if not all of the Colt employees who could actually time them are gone. The second shot entered at the base of the skull and ended in the soft palate in the mouth. Great triggers arent the only thing that made a Colt Cobra famous, though. Leather, nylon, or Kydex holsters, it doest matter; youre going to get finish wear. I was thinking .44 spl. I can recommend this gun without reservation, something I cant say about all compact revolvers. Actually about 4 years ago I had a customers royal blue python finish redone by Colt. This is Colts attempt to produce a competitive product that the average Joe can purchase without taking out a long term loan. Good Lord guys, Colt does the unthinkable and comes out with a revolver and all you hear is complaints. deep Colt blue and Ill take it. 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. The pain on the hand is prominent after practicing. It stood alone not only in Colts line at that time, but in American mass-production gunmaking at that time. RIP Bill *****. Not sure if they still do it but the price was over $570 how to redo the finish on a 6in Colt Python royal blue but when we received it back it was absolutely amazing but still very expensive. 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. Make the same gun in a nice The trigger on this sample was perfect; I checked the pull on my Wheeler Digital Trigger Gauge, and the single-action breaks at just over 2 pounds, while the double-action is a consistent 7 pounds. It works one time, and then the cylinder doesn't rotate on subsequent shots (double action or single action). Im no exception; in fact, the very first handgun I purchased with my own money was a Colt Lawman. So I get it. And at a price shipped of $580 was a darn deal. The all-stainless steel Colt Cobra revolver is built for concealability. Q. I believe that they were never cataloged. Shooting the New Colt Python 4.25 Revolver in 357 Magnum So I carry a Charter Arms Police Undercover because its over 20 oz and holds SIX rounds. He bought it for his father, who was stationed in the Philippines while serving in the Veterans Administration. Once people would see that, youd see why just saying Oh, were going to make them on CNC machines! isnt going to quite cut it with the original Colt lockwork design. While the gun world seems to be all about the automatic pistol these days and I have some nice shooting autosI do love me some revolver. Keep up the good work. I may even carry it with some Underwood slugs. Thats far more than what most average income gun owners can afford. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. COLT (In Stock) 0.0. My experience with other Colt revolvers like the Anaconda is that they were NOT premium handguns. Optic Ready Smith & Wesson M&P9 M2.0. 38 is a bit light for a defensive caliber. I agree with the writer of this story on what the quality of these guns is probably going to be or their lack of. Things like this happen when you hire a VP from Sony Entertainment to make your critical decisions. As a new Police Officer back in 1969 after graduation one of the first things was the purchase of an off duty gun. When I dress Western, nothing beats the classic good looks of my Smith & Wesson (S&W) 586 .357 revolver. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Fans of Colt revolvers have been clamoring for a new model for years, and the Colt Cobra addresses that desire. Now we will see if the name can pull them back. The reason why the snake gun revolvers werent selling very well in 1990 through the discontinuation of them was simply because everyone had made the jump from revolvers to semi automatic handguns such as a clock. Dont need 357 magnum. If you look at the cost to produce a hand fitted finished American made shotgun your upwards of 3 to 4K. Has the shrouded ejector (making it the 2nd edition). Colt on the other hand is EVERYWHERE. If you have an issue with this SP101 being a little small try one of the new GP100 with 2in OR 3in carry Barrel its pretty dang small for a full size 6 shot capacity. The Cobra was easy to control, with a very soft recoil. I dont believe all the Colt revolvers were great. The second version was produced from 1972 to 1981 and can be identified by its shrouded ejector rod. A target load of a 148-grain wadcutter at 700 fps offers excellent accuracy. These two revolvers are chambered in .357 Magnum/.38 Special. The rear is a groove milled into the topstrap of the frame. However, on the Colt as an EDC, since not using it much, pain on the hand is of little concern, because in a real emergency of 1-6 shots, there is no pain in the moment, and even if shooting 40-50 rounds, pain dissipates over a week. You could get the Cobra in .38 Special, .32 Colt New Police, .22 LR, and a few were produced in .38 S&W.