RIP Bill *****. The IWI Galil ACE Full Review, US Responds to Russians After Shooting Down Syrian Fighter Jet: We will not hesitate to defend ourselves. In 2022, Colt chose to expand its King Cobra lineup with a rimfire chambering, and the new King Cobra Target packs 10 rounds of .22 LR inside its classically styled frame. Definitely worth checking out. And with 7 shots? My experience with these parts is that they are a little gritty and not as smooth as solid metal parts. Alberts achieved six-shotgroups within a 2-inch circle at defense distances with no problem in single-action. Bean counters were the reason why you went bankrupt the first time dont you think you might want to listen to the people who purchase your products? (Photo: Kristin Alberts/Guns.com). Are you guys at GUNSAMERICA interested in pictures of a Colt Cobra NRA special edition that has not been released to public?? I guess you have to fill up space and sell clicks but coming out of the gate with a slam like this is a bit lame. The new Colt Cobras are a little more affordable for people who just need a new Pony. Someone else said if Darth Vader had a 38 snub, this would be it. You can always deal with too short, but not too long. They are located in the Peoples republic of Connecticut and buckled to the political pressure of the anti-gun crowd, concern for class action lawsuits on gun manufacturers, thanks to Clinton. Something isnt right in Colt-Land with either the design, manufacture or QA of that gun. The good news is that the trigger is great. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); I do like the Colt 38 spcl Night Cobra, 6r. Sort of, I suffer from MD and am slowly loosing the use of my hands (legs, arms, ect.) Guns a Homicide Waiting to Happen, Personal Trauma Kit Micro TRN from Blue Force Gear, http://thetruthaboutguns.com/author/foghorn/, State Judge Issues Order Blocking Enforcement of Illinois Firearms Ban Statewide, Protecting and Serving: Springfield, IL Police Seized Homeowners Gun After Investigating Her Report of a Prowler UPDATED, Chicagos Failed Mayor Lori Lightfoot Loses in Reelection EffortBadly. This describes what I believe to be the perfect concealed carry revolver. Im surprised they didnt offer them in anodized colors to boot. And I thought the K6 was vaporware too until last week. 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. The Cobra features a transfer bar safety that ensures the revolver will only fire when the trigger is pulled. Fans of Colt revolvers have been clamoring for a new model for years, and the Colt Cobra addresses that desire. In any event, I like the DA pull weight, and it is a nice looking gun, but Id like to see it with a bit more barrel, say somewhere between 3 and 4 inches. The double/single-action Cobra is the baby in Colts wheelgun lineup. Like the 6 rounds. Caliber(s):.22 LR, .32 Colt New Police, .38 Special; Weight: 0.94 lbs (0.43 kg) Barrel length: 2 in (51 mm), 3 in (76 mm) Capacity: 6 . As you know, the original Cobra shares its heritage with the Colt Detective Special, and the new Cobra draws upon the same lineage. Youll never see Colt manufacture a revolver with the same quality as the old snake guns again, its just not cost effective in todays markettheres always hope though. I did some 12-round drills that required a reload, which was easy enough, with no difficulty with the controls. I found many positive features. For starters, parts were built from 410-series steel, which is stronger than what was used on previous versions. However, it likely SAVED HER LIFE, regardless of how ideal the weapon and ammunition were for self-defense. Why anyone would want a .38 over a .357Mag. Tradition and nostalgia are important for a lot of gun enthusiasts. If that was the real reason Colt made this gun in 38 Special, I think it[s beyond ridiculous!! Great informative post, thank you. Your email address will not be published. The Anaconda also ships with Hogue rubber grips, which help dampen recoil. I may take it with me. By signing up you agree to Guns.com's The craftsmen who polished the Pythons used more than THIRTY different buffing wheels and various compounds to just prep for the blueing process (which has been changed by EPA regulations since the old days). Optic Ready Smith & Wesson M&P9 M2.0. I waited almost an hour to shoot it and when it was my turn to shoot I got handed the revolver and I loaded it went to take my first shot and the cylinder stuck in between Chambers and locked up and even the cult Smiths that were there couldnt figure out what happened so they just put it away. Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. owned by my Uncle Pete, a small- town deputy sheriff in the 1940s. It may not be the people in Miami who have the communication problem. If you want a small revolver in 44, the Charter Arms Bulldog doesnt seem to have much competition right now. Its gone now and I dont miss it at all. It was sent/sold to me from large online dealer unaware of the specially designed NRA wood grip with etched picture of cobra snake. Once I learned where the sights needed to be pointed to deliver the shot where I wanted it to be, it was dead on. There were even Colt revolvers that had a rather rough, completely utilitarian finish to them eg, the New Service revolvers. Will you give an in-depth review of the Nighthawk, please? If I move the cylinder latch lever a little, the cylinder will rotate on the . I would buy a light weight Cobra rated for +p preferably with a shrouded hammer, otherwise, no thanks. And at a price shipped of $580 was a darn deal. Ive done my best to summarize my questions and their answers verbatim, below.Where is the new Colt Cobra produced? Colt's Manufacturing Company LLC A few. Then come out with the Detective Specials again. While manipulating the trigger on the gun, I was impressed by just how nice the trigger felt. A vintage Colt Cobra 2nd model located in the Guns.com Vault. 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; . Ever since they announced a six-shot Cobra Ive been scratching my head. 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. A new design, made in America to join the other plastic fantastics would actually be a boon to them I think. Ive got a Tracker .44 that has the smoothest trigger Ive ever felt on a revolver, and Ive shot a Manurhin. The cylinder revolves clockwise, like a Colt should. 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. Youd have to go back to the pre-Depression double guns of Parker, Fox, et al, and some custom-orders from Winchesters custom shop prior to WWII. And the option to load from light .32 S&W and .32 S&W Long all the way up to .32 H&R Magnum and finally .32 Federal Magnum. Stroking the side of the revolver feels less like stroking the slick scales of a cobra and more like a cat licking your hand. I havent found a stainless version of the old Detective Special. Yeah I would suppose they are changing some things I was there the day at Shot Show when they revealed that when it broke at the shooting range there was a bunch of chatter that I overheard people were not impressed. Thank God I Had a Gun: True Accounts of Self-Defense Paperback February 1, 2014 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)? Concealed Carry, I was able to find a DeSantis belt holster and a speed loader without much effort that seemed to be made for the Cobra. Not true, the Cobra target is a 357 magnum revolver. Many other guns in the same size category hold only five rounds. It appears that the trigger pin is more centrally located, and the trigger itself is straighter. The original Colt AGENT is a nice gun-i have 1- But the 3 barreled Detective Special is the finest handgun, for personal protection, that Ive ever seen. I found that rather than splitting the dot, I needed to cover it; otherwise, I tended to land a little low. The King Cobrawas re-released in 2019, and the Pythonin 2020. Hell, TAURUSs stainless looks better than that. Is it produced by Colt 100%, or has Colt partnered with anyone else? Ive been hearing hype about this gun since late 2016. I have gone to carrying the S&W J-Frames. A. 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. I read a story of a woman in Ohio (as I recall) who shot a home invader who had chased her and her children up to the attic. That changed this year when Colt reintroduced a newly redesigned Cobra. I agree with the writer of this story on what the quality of these guns is probably going to be or their lack of. Thats not necessarily a bad thing for a concealed carry styled handgun, but the better option for this specific line would be something similar to the deep blueing that came on the original guns. III has a finer finish than this new one. 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. Ordered it in June of 2017 took 10 months. To be fair, you'll get the same wear from opening/closing the cylinder on any revolver. Federal, Remington and Winchester have all proven accurate and useful. 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. If youre short a demonstration gun, perhaps RF could beg, borrow, or swipe an example he could slide your way for that video ? Every cowboy needs a revolver. Please dont tell me this is what you think people want. He is right about the Bulldog having no competition at the moment. (Photo: Kristin Alberts/Guns.com), Classic Browning Light Twelve Auto-5 Review: Busting Clays With the Old Humpback Shotgun. Cougar attacks are on the increase in several western states, and the new King Cobra would be an ideal carry gun for hikers, mountain bikers, and others who would rather not end up as kitty kibble. Q. They locked up well, but their finish was quite rough by comparison to the Python. Feature Articles, To make the guns royal blue and perfect is not a hard thing to do its simply tumbling the parts until you get the finished you need to apply the bluing. The original DetSpecs in stainless were a bead-blasted finish, very similar to this Cobra. The blued DSs were pretty nice, but not the Royal Blue of the Python. Have a gun thats collecting dust? Sure a beat up enough that many shoot .38 special anyway. Colt didnt think this out too well. Lee Marvin carried two Colt Cobras while playing Detective-Lieutenant Frank Balinger of the Chicago Police Department on the TV series M Squad. Colt King Cobra - Problems, Malfunctions, and Failures OH MY! This gun is a winner. Only then will I open the wallet for another Colt. I dont see anyone reducing the price of Colts. 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. Why are Colt Pythons so Expensive? Specifications: Colt King Cobra. A. The IWI Galil ACE Full Review, Previous post: US Responds to Russians After Shooting Down Syrian Fighter Jet: We will not hesitate to defend ourselves, Your email address will not be published. That's on purpose, as it is not proofed for the higher .357 Magnum pressures. 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. The original Cobra had numerous options/variations; will we see these or similar guns coming? mainspring gives the trigger its characteristic Colt "stacking" feel, in homage to the original D-Frames that the new Cobra traces its roots to. The other snake revolvers had OK-to-nice finishes, but they were not the Royal Blue of the Python. They seem to really like the gun with its special new grip design & larger trigger & trigger guard. Just like if youve been in a car crash, you dont go run a marathon the day after you get out of the hospital. 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. Sadly, its passed into history, but Ill never forget the smell of fresh peanuts roasting or the coal-fired potbelly stove in the center of the lower showroom and the classic mini-tiled entryway and doors. Carried it a tour and a 1/2 and it came in quite handy on several occasions. I would love to see a stainless king cobra high polish gloss stainless steel with a two and a half two and three quarter inch barrel offer with original Pachmayr grips. William Tiewater. When. is beyond me ? Its something new to them and to anyone whos never shot a revolver. The Cobra name is actually a little misleading here this will be a steel framed gun, not aluminum like the original Cobra. My father got that iconic revolver back in the estate, and it has naturally become a family heirloom. 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.. Truly a local historical site, and missed by all who knew it. This article originally appeared in CONCEALMENT Issue 13. And in the event you got a Friday or Monday gun, you better hope it was purchased from Davidson's, or any other outfit that offers a replacement warranty. So, why would anyone choose this revolver over other offerings? Not hardly. Colt was not happy with their original CNC shop and switched after finding a machine shop with state of the art machines and equipment that could fit their needs better. Does anyone think that they will continue Manufacturing the snake gun series into the king cobra anaconda and python? Could it have beed dressed up a bit more? Peace Officer Retired Avoid the temptation to replace everything on your brand-new 1911 just to make it "better". Since the department required we carry a S&W or Colt revoler. For how long we will see. Ive carried a Taurus 605 as my everyday carry gun for several years and have never had a problem with it. Was a lot easier to conceal than the S&W model 10 with 5 barrel. Re-profiled and radius the trigger face more like an vintage colt or S&W pad. There was a few comments made by me to the cult Smith in a joking fashion about mass production of revolvers LOL. They kept the same good looks but modernized the internals. (My 53 Colt Cobra is about 15oz, spec sheet for the new model lists 25oz). The option for a shrouded hammer. To me it sounds like Colt just released the Mustang II of the gun world. 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 ? By comparison I recently purchased the S&W 638, NIB, $419.00 and Sig 320 sub-compact for $485.00. As they have more time, I would expect to see versions with a myriad of options. 38 is a bit light for a defensive caliber. If you have ever traveled to Miami and toward the Taurus plant its like going to another country South of the Border no one speaks English like a sweatshop, And I really appreciate the crappy comments in the little side antidotes youre obviously a younger person with s*** for brains. I was a big Colt snake gun revolver man in the early nineties. If this is a .38 Special load, check to see if the bullet will fall through the throat. I may even carry it with some Underwood slugs. I think Colt, like Ruger to a certain extent, has the potential to carve out a great big place in the market if they double down on good steel. ALL of the parts for the Cobra are contracted out and made off site, they are just assembled at the factory. Q. Colt CAN make high end firearms, their latest 45/70 custom Gatling gun and BAR 3006 semi auto version are works of art. A Cold War era classic with smooth lines, a legendary back story, and an exotic-sounding name, Beretta's Model 71 was definitely a mouse that roared. revolver in 25 years. They need to handle a lot more guns from the BG (Before Glock) era. A buddy bought a new Colt King Cobra 3" when they first came out. Reminds of the giant software companies and their vaporware products. S&W 617 vs. Colt King Cobra Target .22. Clearly, I am a fan of moon clips! An astute study of the new Cobras internals reveals several Metal Injection Molded (MIM) parts, including the hammer and trigger. A. The Nylon 66, a relatively inexpensive rimfire with faux woodgrain, was the first successful synthetic-stock firearm. New for 2017 Colt has heard the peoples request and is giving them what they want. She fired five times and I seem to think that she hit him five times before he decided hed had enough and left the house. 3 Revolvers are Pure Sex. Three down sides were the grips had a very light white bleach stain, but might darken with gun cleaner and gun oil. I think one would fit nicely between my S&W 638 Airweight Bodyguard and my old school S&W M-13, 3 RB, .357. THE GOOD: Easy to shoot and completely reliable. Oh mommy. These have the same general size of frame and the same size cylinder as the older small frame models. Add some Icing, Strengthen the cylinder & ream the chambers slightly so we can fire 38 Super +Ps to get a 125 JHP up to 1,000fps! Get Guns.com offers and news!! Look at which way the cylinder rotates. One shot (they think the first) entered under the right armpit and transited through the right lung to puncture the heart. Back in the mid 90s they couldnt give the King Cobras away. The only reason why they discontinued them is because they were not selling. The market is already absolutely saturated with striker fired polymer wonder 9s.