Im a woman and I love this revolver. Most of Colts Institutional Memory is long gone through either retirement or lay-offs. Although he wasnt entirely clear, I took his comments to mean that they would have more Cobra options soon. Since I carry Two at all times I dont feel the need to run out and buy Colts for $699 to get one more round. Discontinued in 2005, it remains one of the highest requested line of firearms to be brought back from the graveyard. The U-style (soft-V-style?) Right hand drive The new Cobra, like the Colts that came before it, has a cylinder that rotates clockwise (or to the right), as viewed from the rear. Sporting a heavy-duty frame, and brushed stainless steel construction, the King Cobra secures a new place in the legendary heritage that makes Colt double-action revolvers some of the hottest collectible firearms today. For Colt to come up with this gun as a namesake.holy shit.are you kidding me.wow Colt.what a shame. A. There are reports that hundreds of guns have been affected by these issues causing a quiet recall to take place on these 2020 Colt . 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. I was just looking at an Enhanced Internal Diagram of the new Cobra. 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. Muzzle jump and flip, commonly associated with small revolvers, is nonexistent on the Cobra. Colt CAN make high end firearms, their latest 45/70 custom Gatling gun and BAR 3006 semi auto version are works of art. Introduced at the. Smith & Wesson does this same kind of thing with their Heritage series, and they usually have no trouble selling them. Looks like a charter arms for a whole lot more money and who wants heavy, big, bulky, outdated, .38spcl caliber either yawn waste of time reporting on this dead out of the gate no one wants revolver . Is there any word on when these will be released? Get Guns.com offers and news!! Following your click, you would see an option labeled "Serial Number Lookup.". For a return to the double-action (DA) revolver market, a market we have a long and storied history in, .38 Special makes a lot of sense. I like revolvers as they have personality HOWEVER, most of my handguns are pistols (14 total). I always practice with 38s, but when I carry it is 357 or 38+P, ususally 357. 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. The only thing that keeps me from buying that gun is the dull matte finish. I get the sneaky feeling that this is a desperate cash grab attempt from a company on the brink of insolvency and I just hope they dont ruin what was an amazing line of firearms. After I received the gun and had a chance to shoot it for a while, the people at Colt were gracious enough to let me rapid-fire some questions about the new Colt Cobra at them. I hope to take it to my favorite dealer, and or call Colt to see if it needs to be sent for a check and repair, which I need to learn is an OK thing to do and more than worth the investment of time, work, and possible be free repair, if it even warrants the need for repair. Im what you would call a Colt fan boy. This gun is a winner. 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. In double action mode the trigger is smooth, and in single action mode the break is crisp and clean. YES WHY DONT THAY MAKE THE COLT 38 LEFT HANDED?????? The reason why I purchased these besides being a Colt fan fanatic was the simple fact that they were assembled by gunsmith not gun techs on a huge assembly line. Three down sides were the grips had a very light white bleach stain, but might darken with gun cleaner and gun oil. The last handgun I purchased was a Smith and Wesson model 5906; its 2 1/4 pounds of solid American stainless steel thats at least as old as I am and both looks and shoots better than a new polymer gun, at least in my opinion. Thank God I Had a Gun: True Accounts of Self-Defense Paperback February 1, 2014 Additionally the reason their triger pulls are all over the map is no one left at Colt has any in-depth revolver tuning knowledge. There was a few comments made by me to the cult Smith in a joking fashion about mass production of revolvers LOL. The fit and finish was outstanding and the trigger pull (SA and DA) was a glass-rod dream. I think its too little too late. The rear is a groove milled into the topstrap of the frame. With its small frame, 2-inch barrel, an unloaded weight of 25-ounces, it makes for an ideal carry or backup gun. EVEN BETTER THAN THE COLT COBRA is the original DETECTIVE SPECIAL with a 3 barrel Better balance and longer sight radius. there are more models coming. Those 12 and 16 ounce revolvers are too light. Ive carried a Taurus 605 as my everyday carry gun for several years and have never had a problem with it. The Phlster Floodlight Holster - Concealed Carry Ready, New Legislation Would Create a Centralized Database of Gun, Full Pistol Review ft. The main issues that are being reported on are cylinder lockup and light primer strikes. Colt also offers a tritium front sight as an upgrade. William Tiewater. Disregard.more comments popped up as I was writing the above. It was supposed to be one of their lightest weight pieces available, and the blue/black finish on aluminum is, well, feh. Leather, nylon, or Kydex holsters, it doest matter; youre going to get finish wear. The coroner testified that EITHER shot would have been fatal. Too bad you will be under-armed in a life or death gun fight with a .38. Why are Colt Pythons so Expensive? Otherwise well proportioned revolver. My dad has a story of his own, which he is quick to tell. A. 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 ? The Skyhawk to be equivalent to a Model 85? Ive got a blue 2 1980 Detective Special and a blue 6 1980 Python. I. I hope it turns out to be a commercial success for Colt they need one. Massey Hardware, what a magical place that was! A. Many other guns in the same size category hold only five rounds. ***** In memory of Bill West / tommix who shared his vast knowledge and passion of Colt's with the forum for so many years. It stood alone not only in Colts line at that time, but in American mass-production gunmaking at that time. Excellent suggestion. You may as well tell us youd prefer a Nighthawk 1911 over a Colt 1911. It has some holster wear and is probably in need of new grips but after much practice for a snub its pretty accurate. on the trigger pull. The Anaconda also ships with Hogue rubber grips, which help dampen recoil. Substantial recoil but not uncomfortable recoil. Does anyone think that they will continue Manufacturing the snake gun series into the king cobra anaconda and python? In the mid-1960s, he purchased a Colt Trooper from Massey Hardware in downtown Conway, Arkansas. The trigger action in DA and SA is incredible. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Dont like, dont buy it. Im looking forward to some range time with it but, frankly, the trigger is not that good nor is the fit and finish. Big deal. 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. THE SATIN NICKEL FINISH & METAL ARE IN GOOD CONDITION. Give us a grip option with more meat in the web area just behind the hammer (like my K.Cobra). Youve got to be out of your mind if you think theyre going to come out with a super-fancy, high-end revolver right off the bat, after filing bankruptcy. I was able to find a DeSantis belt holster and a speed loader without much effort that seemed to be made for the Cobra. The real next question about this gun: When do we get the New Model Diamondback? Glad to see the come back! 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! The Cobra was easy to control, with a very soft recoil. The Cobra features a transfer bar safety that ensures the revolver will only fire when the trigger is pulled. I need a crappy built replacement model snake gun like I need a big hole in my head. Self-Defense. And it immediately turned heads, winning the 2020 Ballistic's Best Reader's Choice Award for Best Revolve r. . I know Colt is a weird company when it comes to selling Firearms they want to only deal with authorized Colt dealers only. 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. Took a chance on it, because I love the balance and handling. However it is not cheap to refinish my original Detective Special in the royal blue bluing was $600 and they had to fix a small problem in the spring. They call em like they see em, warts and all. Cobra was the great carry piece. When. 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. First, the cylinder stop will drop before it even hits the recesses in the cylinder. The Cobra name is actually a little misleading here this will be a steel framed gun, not aluminum like the original Cobra. Epic 22 Pocket Pistol: The Beretta 71 Jaguar. You cant just throw the parts in a tumbler and be good to go. I havent found a stainless version of the old Detective Special. And this one froze so bad it was rendered a paperweight on one of the brands most important days of the year? Q. Last Edit: Nov 5, 2022 at 2:37pm by WAYNO. 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. Just what I thought ,a .38 Really ?? Greg, this blog is called The Truth About Guns. We fed a mix of ammo to the test Cobra with decent accuracy. Nor anywhere near as light as the Charter Bulldog. A new design, made in America to join the other plastic fantastics would actually be a boon to them I think. 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. Leave the .357s to longer barrels where they belong. There have been quite a few revisions and improvements since the first run. In 2017 the costs are totally reversed, and hand-fitting would make the new Cobra a $2,000.00+ gun instead of a $699.00 gun. 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. Ive done my best to summarize my questions and their answers verbatim, below.Where is the new Colt Cobra produced? 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. If this is a .38 Special load, check to see if the bullet will fall through the throat. Nobody has cried about price yet though i may have to scroll down more. Demand was so strong upon its release, the Cobra was often difficult to find. (Photo: Kristin Alberts/Guns.com). And beautiful. I cant think of any other gun from any other manufacture that got the level of attention and finish that the Python did in its heyday. The relatively generous length of the ejector rod helps facilitate the ejection of spent cartridge cases. Out of the box, there was one inner internal scratch, not noticeable until one opens the cylinder, in a spot where it would not affect function, so I did not mind, it added character like a body scar. The front fiber optic sight is held in place with the tiny Allen screw at the muzzle, which is easily removed or replaced with the use of the included wrench. Comparing the new Cobra to our Kimber K6s stubbies, though, the Kimbers are much better in terms of fit and finish and consistency and they both shoot, great. Also, what is with the take off on Pachmyer grips? Only the Python and the custom shop got the extraordinary level of attention that the author is thinking of here. The second shot entered at the base of the skull and ended in the soft palate in the mouth. Related Tags: I spoke with customer service rep at Colt. Ive lost count of the Colt, Rugers, and S&Ws Ive owned over the years. Finding a Cobra has been a problem since Colt discontinued it was in the early 1980s and originals became collector items. We are building all Cobras right here in our factory in West Hartford, Connecticut.. Colts double action / single action system has been perfected over the years and this trigger benefits from their experience. That .357 Magnum, 4-inch barreled gun served as my introduction into shooting IPSC in the late 1970s. ALL of the parts for the Cobra are contracted out and made off site, they are just assembled at the factory. So, why would anyone choose this revolver over other offerings? Why is the finish matte, why didnt they use an aluminum frame, why didnt they issue it in .357 magnum??? but Economic reasons restricted my opportunity to own one of the percussion colts in the second release in the late 20th century. As I looked the gun over, I realized that Colt must have come to believe that their customers are actually adults, as the gun had no key lock, nor were there endless admonishments to read the instruction manual (and avoid running with scissors) inscribed on the gun. They were distinguishable and worked well. Reminds of the giant software companies and their vaporware products. Colt 1911 Series 70 A full review of the GI model here. As the article says Id love to be wrong about that, but indications seem otherwise. When they were making revolvers 40 years ago, labor was cheap and technology was expensive. This new Colt feels right in the hand. Tradition and nostalgia are important for a lot of gun enthusiasts. Q. The problem with that was a sharp contrast of the polished muzzle and the blued barrel. The S&Ws rotate out of the window. So one of the guns locked up at range day. Or is this their last-ditch effort at trying to make a buck off of something that seems to be poorly put together with a finish that you can get on a Taurus. Six rounds rather than five rounds. Why cant the mfgs. Still I did not mind that. I wonder if Colt will decide to sell this in California. Looks like a handsome gun to keep in the fishing bag though. I heard an interview by one of their guys. Federal, Remington and Winchester have all proven accurate and useful. .38 Special, Colts rotate into the window. Should he have kept it a secret? The finish on the original Cobra was rather utilitarian by comparison to the Python. 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. Although introduced at SHOT Show 2019, the Colt King Cobra revolver traces its lineage all the way back to 1908 with the launch of the Colt Police Positive. I am not happy with sharp edges on trigger guard. Hell, before Kimber changed things up, revolvers were even plastic. Not hardly. I really wish I some of those Colts back todayId be a lot richer. No need to change the grips, but you could if you wanted and the same can be said of the front sight. This Cobra looks like a Taurus. In all I may try one when the price becomes more reasonable. Gun looks like a Charter Arms product. Heck, my old Trooper Mk. A vintage Colt Cobra 2nd model located in the Guns.com Vault. My wife gave me a new King Cobra Target this morning for Christmas, and it's a dud out if the box. The MSRP is a bit rich for my bank account but in line with what others charge. So who will see it? 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. The revolver features a generous ejector rod despite its short barrel as well as a full underlug. You can always deal with too short, but not too long. I have had the cylinder on a J-frame bind after two or three cylinders. In that era, Colts Python was, in many ways, the last hurrah of the excellence that once used to be available in American gunmaking. Absolutely; hands down winner. As they have more time, I would expect to see versions with a myriad of options. Once I learned where the sights needed to be pointed to deliver the shot where I wanted it to be, it was dead on. *After 7 months of ownership the new Colt Cobra was in my hand and operational for only 4 of those months. Colt on the other hand is EVERYWHERE. Was that just my experience? Would it have killed them to polish the thing?
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