These have the same general size of frame and the same size cylinder as the older small frame models. & an occasional spent case hangs up. Original Cobras were produced from 1950 to 1981. Posts: 307. He is right about the Bulldog having no competition at the moment. I owned the 3 of the snake guns. These two revolvers are chambered in .357 Magnum/.38 Special. 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. . To be fair, you'll get the same wear from opening/closing the cylinder on any revolver. Comparing a Colt t a Night Hawk??? 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. This gun is a winner. Smith & Wesson Model 586: Reviewing A .357 Revolver With Class. How about split the difference at 20 ounces? Once I learned where the sights needed to be pointed to deliver the shot where I wanted it to be, it was dead on. Mine is Nickel though, which I prefer! They need to handle a lot more guns from the BG (Before Glock) era. Gist of what I heard: One shot (they think the first) entered under the right armpit and transited through the right lung to puncture the heart. Fans of Colt revolvers have been clamoring for a new model for years, and the Colt Cobra addresses that desire. I would buy a light weight Cobra rated for +p preferably with a shrouded hammer, otherwise, no thanks. I just might buy another, just for old time sake. With its small frame, 2-inch barrel, an unloaded weight of 25-ounces, it makes for an ideal carry or backup gun. This revolver is of the same quality as a Taurus 85. Running a hit piece like this because a demo gun jammed up during range demo day is silly and irresponsible.. I have Dreamed of owing one. I have been a Colt fan all my life. Oh mommy. I agree with you that would have been a much better plan of attack. 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. Great to carry brutal to shoot when using the +P loads. One of the earlier versions of the snake line to be retired (1981 to be exact) the Colt Cobra is a revolver designed for the concealed carry and law enforcement market. I almost slapped down my credit card right then and there, but Im married so Ive been saving up for it. We are building all Cobras right here in our factory in West Hartford, Connecticut. (Photo: Kristin Alberts/Guns.com). Smith & Wesson does this same kind of thing with their Heritage series, and they usually have no trouble selling them. Ive been hearing hype about this gun since late 2016. I may take it with me. Stroking the side of the revolver feels less like stroking the slick scales of a cobra and more like a cat licking your hand. Model 487T Rifle, 1917 Eddystone Enfield Mfg 4/18 Cal 30-06, Terni 1940XVIII 6.5 Cal, Mauser Spanish . As close to time travel as you could find in Faulkner County. I see that the extractor rod is still a bit short with the 2 brl. (Photo: Kristin Alberts/Guns.com). I think I'll wait on a .357 variant. They started with compact revolvers because concealed carry revolvers are the biggest sellers EDC, 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. That's on purpose, as it is not proofed for the higher .357 Magnum pressures. When. I did some 12-round drills that required a reload, which was easy enough, with no difficulty with the controls. They finally got semi automatic handguns that would reliably fire right out of the box to be sold for less than $600. Are you sure about the specs? SMITH & WESSON (In Stock) 0.0. Im hoping the new Pach. Dont make them generally available. All this negativity 38s a weak caliber, why isnt it aluminum, a Python, an Anaconda, a 3, a 4, a 5, a 357, blah, blah, blah. I heard an interview by one of their guys. 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. Hogue overmolded grips come standard and a red fiber optic front sight comes factory installed. This is my 2nd Colt in 2017, the first was a Delta Elite that had quality problems from day one. I ran the gun both strong hand and weak hand. Thank you . Colts double action / single action system has been perfected over the years and this trigger benefits from their experience. Just what I thought ,a .38 Really ?? Heck, my old Trooper Mk. The aqua blast finish isnt my favorite, but looks pretty nice in person. The new Kimber revolver at least looks great for the money. Wondering if you could comment on grips for this gun. 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. (Photo: Kristin Alberts/Guns.com), Classic Browning Light Twelve Auto-5 Review: Busting Clays With the Old Humpback Shotgun. 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. They call em like they see em, warts and all. If you're worried about problems with the new Colt Python, be like the rest of us and wait for the bugs to get worked out before you go out and buy one. 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. Things like this happen when you hire a VP from Sony Entertainment to make your critical decisions. Will you give an in-depth review of the Nighthawk, please? In either case, our data indicates that the new Python hasn't impacted the demand for the original. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. That Cobra was purchased for $220,000 at an auction in 1991. I was at Shot Show when they released that turd. Let us make you an offer! So if Colt can do this with a new production gun, I say bring back the 4" and 6" Python and give us another . The Keefe Report: Colt CobraA New Factory Double-Action Colt Whether this was shooter error or a problem with an early batch from Colt, I have no idea. Whaaa, they named it something that was better OK, well get this, probably 90% of the firearm crowd has never seen an original or if they did they didnt know what it was. I like revolvers as they have personality HOWEVER, most of my handguns are pistols (14 total). Colt Combat Commander Series 70 ReviewThe Nighthawk Custom Colt Series The Anaconda also ships with Hogue rubber grips, which help dampen recoil. Dont need 357 magnum. 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. Cylinder lock-up? 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. Survival Trainer and Author. Forums exist so that people may enhance their knowledge with that of others. The option for a shrouded hammer. Need Help?service@guns.comCall (866)582-4867, PO Box 1131 13800 Nicollet Blvd Burnsville, MN 55337 2023Guns.com. Im no exception; in fact, the very first handgun I purchased with my own money was a Colt Lawman. Not So Secret .38 Wheel Gun: The Colt Agent :: Guns.com Colt 1911 Combat Commander Series 70 Steel Frame c. 9MM LUGER 1911 COMMANDER COLT COMBAT SEMI AUTO PISTOL LIKE NEW IN BOX G PETERS 1500-6. 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. A vintage Colt Cobra 2nd model located in the Guns.com Vault. It may not be the people in Miami who have the communication problem. Ive got a blue 2 1980 Detective Special and a blue 6 1980 Python. I was just looking at an Enhanced Internal Diagram of the new Cobra. ***** In memory of Bill West / tommix who shared his vast knowledge and passion of Colt's with the forum for so many years. Something isnt right in Colt-Land with either the design, manufacture or QA of that gun. New For 2022: Colt King Cobra Target .22 LR | An Official Journal Of For how long we will see. And with 7 shots? 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. Firearms dont get much more iconic than John Moses Brownings legendary Auto-5 semi-auto shotgun, affectionately called the Humpback for its distinctive drop at the rear of the receiver. Yea, the Cobra version of the Mustang II was a cruel joke on wheels, a cartoon car. 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. Keep up the good work. Ready to Strike: The New .38 Special Colt Cobra - Full Review. The Cobra holds 6-rounds, one more than many revolvers the same size. Would it have killed them to polish the thing? 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 general lines of the frame and hammer also bear a resemblance, but the new Cobra is a larger handgun7.2 inches in overall length compared to the original snake gun's 6.75 inchesand with its stainless steel construction, a hand-filling 25 ounces next to the First Issue's weight of just 15 ounces. The Truth About Guns just did Colt a *huge* favor. 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, Bead blasted finish? Then come out with the Detective Specials again. Wheelgun Wednesday: Colt King Cobra Target .357 Magnum Review there are more models coming. Hell, before Kimber changed things up, revolvers were even plastic. And it immediately turned heads, winning the 2020 Ballistic's Best Reader's Choice Award for Best Revolve r. . 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. Should he have kept it a secret? I hope the Cobra fares better. 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. New Colt Python 3-inch .357 Magnum: Review - Handguns Im what you would call a Colt fan boy. New Colt King Cobra Target Doesn't Work - The Firing Line The new Python has a 5-pound trigger pull, and it isn't clean and crisp. However, it likely SAVED HER LIFE, regardless of how ideal the weapon and ammunition were for self-defense. I have had the cylinder on a J-frame bind after two or three cylinders. For those of you who need to know about speedloader compatibility as I did, the short version is use speed loaders for a Smith & Wesson K frame. With an MSRP of $699, the Colt Cobrais a capable, concealable, and smooth shooting snub-nosed snake gun. A. And they still turn out excellent Gold Cup 1911s. The Anaconda & Diamondback blued revolvers had a pretty nice finish, but it was just a reasonable polish-n-blue job. Colt wanted to use the trigger of the Python as the baseline for what it wanted in the new Cobra. I. *After 7 months of ownership the new Colt Cobra was in my hand and operational for only 4 of those months. The new Colt Cobra and King Cobra models are not medium frame revolvers like the old King Cobra. Also, 2 of her 5 shots were in non-lethal areas. 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. deep Colt blue and Ill take it. The trigger is excellent right out of the box and the sights work, not something that is true of many snub-nosed revolvers. 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. A well place bullet (even a pellet gun) will kill you if the round finds vitals. So much for the authorities who say one caliber or another is too weak. Why are stories like these, involving Colt revolvers, so prevalent? It made a solid click when I press the cylinder into the gun and I rocked the cylinder left and right to make sure that it was locked up previous to shooting. 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. 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. THE GOOD: Easy to shoot and completely reliable. The success of the Cobra saw Colt bring two more of its iconic revolvers out of retirement. Have a gun thats collecting dust? He bought it for his father, who was stationed in the Philippines while serving in the Veterans Administration. The problem with that was a sharp contrast of the polished muzzle and the blued barrel. Q. So I carry a Charter Arms Police Undercover because its over 20 oz and holds SIX rounds. 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. Very very smooth revolver. The King Cobrawas re-released in 2019, and the Pythonin 2020. I dont think my small town gun stores carry them. 4 Anaconda. The LCR is the same story. Just thinking! The market is already absolutely saturated with striker fired polymer wonder 9s. The new Colt Cobra is actually an updated Detective Special with a fiber optic front sight. Discontinued in 2005, it remains one of the highest requested line of firearms to be brought back from the graveyard. A buddy bought a new Colt King Cobra 3" when they first came out. 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. Second of all, why not increase the barrel to 2.5 inches and get just a little bit more muzzle velocity and slightly better balance? Not the first rimfire "snake" gun-- Colt marketed the original circa 1950s first issue Cobra in .22LR and made a .22LR Diamondback into the early 1990s-- the new Baby Snake fills a hole the . 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. Review: Kimber K6s .357 Magnum Snub Nose - Lucky Gunner Lounge The finger-tip on that cylinder advance lever looks a bit DAINTY. I agree with the writer of this story on what the quality of these guns is probably going to be or their lack of. Colt didnt think this out too well. Upon first sight I actually thought it was a photo from the Charter Arms booth. Why cant the mfgs. Buy a Smith & Wesson. Where is the new Colt Cobra produced? William Tiewater. The success of the Cobra saw Colt bring two more of its iconic revolvers out of retirement. I can shoot my K. Cobra much better & am hoping the new Cobra is a good compromise & hoping them to upgrade it. I dont think it popped up in Call of Duty. Third, and here is the big one, why not offer it in .327 Federal Magnum with a 6 round cylinder? Ill be buying 2 of these for my sweetie the wheelgun gal. This is not John Waynes revolver it is a modern work of art! Someone else said if Darth Vader had a 38 snub, this would be it. I think one would fit nicely between my S&W 638 Airweight Bodyguard and my old school S&W M-13, 3 RB, .357. Save those semi-hand-made Pythons, the new King Cobra is as good as any of the standard production double action revolvers Colt has made. Reminds of the giant software companies and their vaporware products. Was that from closing the loaded cyl. Colt on the other hand is EVERYWHERE. 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. Ive shot Pythons and Anacondas galore. Leave the .357s to longer barrels where they belong. These loads make the four-inch barrel Python a top-flight small-game revolver. The S&Ws rotate out of the window. III has a finer finish than this new one. My dad has a story of his own, which he is quick to tell. The smooth feel of the trigger pull was matched only by the exquisite exterior finish. They were distinguishable and worked well. Colt's King Cobra is reincarnated for 2019 as the 6-Shot .357 Magnum big brother of the Colt Cobra Double Action revolver. Clearly, I am a fan of moon clips! owned by my Uncle Pete, a small- town deputy sheriff in the 1940s. The .357 Magnum cartridge in a compact, lightweight package can be punishing. S&W 617 vs. Colt King Cobra Target .22. If Colt ever does produce another gun with the Python name it will be another whored out version like the new Cobra and you probably wouldnt want one. Colt made the right call on the finish, anyway. Back around 1974 I bought the colt detective special which is still my carry gun today. Why anyone would want a .38 over a .357Mag. Most of Colts Institutional Memory is long gone through either retirement or lay-offs. I made a mistake on taking ammunition to the range and only had two brands to test with the Cobra. Thanks but, no thanks. Thunderjet. 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. Posts: 787. EVEN BETTER THAN THE COLT COBRA is the original DETECTIVE SPECIAL with a 3 barrel Better balance and longer sight radius. I dont believe all the Colt revolvers were great. 1.The Quick Method: It is the simplest method for reading colt serial numbers, and all praise goes to modern technologies. Colt has made it clear that this is the First offering. Exactly. Holy CrapI read the whole article and all the comments so far and the word Python only came up once. 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 ? 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. 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. Features & Specifications of New Colt King Cobra: New Colt King Cobra Common New Colt King Cobra Problems and Solutions Slide Plate Screw Misaligned Now we will see if the name can pull them back. Get Guns.com offers and news!! Regardless, the MSRP is $670, which means the gun will actually settle in at around $525 retail. Accuracy was impressive. 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. The cylinder release is still old-school original; it is pulled rearward to unlock the cylinder. We are building all Cobras right here in our factory in West Hartford, Connecticut.. Best trade I ever made. As the article says Id love to be wrong about that, but indications seem otherwise. The real next question about this gun: When do we get the New Model Diamondback? Q. Here's what it's like to shoot this classic scattergun. At least the current vapor blasted finish (or whatever theyre using) doesnt look nearly as rough as the Parkerized Agent and Commando Special guns of the 1980s strike-era when the few craftsmen capable of creating that Royal Blue finish were not available in enough numbers to handle the lower profit margin D-Frame revolvers (Python and Gold Cup models took priority). Its all-steel frame is satin finished, with a grip thats been moved rearward to help manage recoil. In double action mode the trigger is smooth, and in single action mode the break is crisp and clean. I would sell the Ruger in a second if I found the early shrouded Cobra. It is June 27, 2017 and it is still not available anywhere. I have only one Comment. Some new Colt Python problems have been widely discussed online, including heavy single action triggers and a cylinder issue covered by Youtubers like Hickok45, but Colt has taken steps to address the concerns. Hogue overmolded grips come standard and a red fiber optic front sight comes factory installed. So, why would anyone choose this revolver over other offerings? Posted: 1/16/2021 8:03:21 PM EST. Had my dear ol grey haired Mother ship it to me as soon as I had an firm address. Like a dummy I sold it years ago. A target load of a 148-grain wadcutter at 700 fps offers excellent accuracy. Only the Python and the custom shop got the extraordinary level of attention that the author is thinking of here. So one of the guns locked up at range day. This article originally appeared in CONCEALMENT Issue 13. 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. The new owners understand that abandoning the consumer market was a mistake. This new Colt Cobra looks like a nice piece and wears the name well. The new .38 Special Colt Cobra delivers a new take on a classic snub-nosed revolver. Only then will I open the wallet for another Colt. Looks like a handsome gun to keep in the fishing bag though. Lower the cylinder release a bit. Hoping this is the start of the return of the Colt snake guns to the market. So, Colt has done the hard work for us here. Orrin M. Knutson Back to the Colt, I see where its finally making it out to a few hands on reviewers (late June 2017). I personally would like to see Colt revive the big old New Service in .45 Colt. by Chris Bird. A. I think I got quite a bit more for it than I paid. The finish on the original Cobra was rather utilitarian by comparison to the Python. Back in the mid 90s they couldnt give the King Cobras away. 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. Make the same gun in a nice What is the reason for this, in this day of superlight guns? S&W 617 vs. Colt King Cobra Target .22 | Single-Actions The latest Cobra also features a redesigned leaf mainspring that . ALL of the parts for the Cobra are contracted out and made off site, they are just assembled at the factory. If youre short a demonstration gun, perhaps RF could beg, borrow, or swipe an example he could slide your way for that video ? The good news is that the trigger is great. 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. Cobra was the great carry piece. 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. I have pictures of handgun. There was a huge difference. The only reason why they discontinued them is because they were not selling. I predict we will see lots of variations soon from Colt and I am excited for where Colt is finally going. hand. Tradition and nostalgia are important for a lot of gun enthusiasts. For Colt to come up with this gun as a namesake.holy shit.are you kidding me.wow Colt.what a shame. 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. Good Lord guys, Colt does the unthinkable and comes out with a revolver and all you hear is complaints. the blued versions werent especially great. Gun Test: Colt King Cobra | The Daily Caller They Python, yes, hand polished, hand-fitted parts that worked like lubricated glass. The New Colt Python 2020: A Powerful .357 Magnum Revolver I wish Colt & Smith&wesson would revamp and reintroduce a 100th Anniversary Model 1917, in .45 ACP. Learned my lesson trying to shoot .357s in my J-frame, and now just pack .38s.