I dont think anyone would assume that a $700 revolver would be better than a $1700 revolver. Install a nice large WHITE ramped-post front sight (better than my K.Cobra). As I began rummaging through my stockpile of ammunition, I realized that I had sufficient quantities to really do more than just accuracy testing with the Black Hills 125-grain 38 Special +P.Once I was equipped with all the necessary gear, I strapped on the Colt, loaded up my speed loaders and speed strips, and headed to the range. Looks good in the pictures and magazine/internet reviews, but does it really exist? Colt Cobra TT 38 Special +P Rated Double Action Revolver with Black DLC Cylinder $749.00 $619.99; Notify Me When Available; Brand: Colt; Ive never owned a Colt, but that may change when the initial hype cools down. Would it have killed them to polish the thing? 4 Anaconda. Related Tags: Actually, the Boys in Brazil are cranking out some really nice stuff nowadays. Colt has made it clear that this is the First offering. Colt spent many years carefully planning before re-entering the revolver market with the Cobra. But what were seeing today is that when a new shooter goes to a gun shop and selects a small-frame revolver thats lightweight and chambered in .357, they might buy a box of ammo and take it to the range once and lose their taste for it after just a few rounds. Leave the .357s to longer barrels where they belong. The comment above does not have a single sentence without at least one grammatical error. Q. I just replaced it with the Ruger LCR 9 when the Colt made it in steel . 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 ? colt, The Cobras frame was constructed of aluminum alloy rather than the all-steel construction of the Detective Special. Is it produced by Colt 100%, or has Colt partnered with anyone else? 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. Re-profiled and radius the trigger face more like an vintage colt or S&W pad. Specifications: Colt King Cobra. Not too light nor too heavy. . 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. Every cowboy needs a revolver. Immensely popular in law enforcement circles, the 38 Special, six-shot revo dominated concealed carry . Colt CAN make high end firearms, their latest 45/70 custom Gatling gun and BAR 3006 semi auto version are works of art. The new owners understand that abandoning the consumer market was a mistake. Im what you would call a Colt fan boy. It appears that the trigger pin is more centrally located, and the trigger itself is straighter. Colt didn't stray far from the original King Cobra design with its first new .357 Mag. Only the Python and the custom shop got the extraordinary level of attention that the author is thinking of here. This gun is a winner. The trigger action in DA and SA is incredible. The revolver points easily and the fiber optic red front sight is quick to acquire. The stainless steel finish of the Colt Cobra ensures durability and ruggedness. 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. 327 Meteor. Thank you for reminding me of such wonderful memories from my childhood! Just received my brand new Colt Cobra. They locked up well, but their finish was quite rough by comparison to the Python. Ive done my best to summarize my questions and their answers verbatim, below.Where is the new Colt Cobra produced? but Economic reasons restricted my opportunity to own one of the percussion colts in the second release in the late 20th century. The only reason why they discontinued them is because they were not selling. I think one would fit nicely between my S&W 638 Airweight Bodyguard and my old school S&W M-13, 3 RB, .357. 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. Back in the mid 90s they couldnt give the King Cobras away. 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. If you look at the cost to produce a hand fitted finished American made shotgun your upwards of 3 to 4K. YES WHY DONT THAY MAKE THE COLT 38 LEFT HANDED?????? Only then will I open the wallet for another Colt. The double/single-action Cobra is the baby in Colts wheelgun lineup. Is it produced by Colt 100%, or has Colt partnered with anyone else? The trigger is absolutely horrible. 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 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. I just read that S&W is coming out with some new 7-shot 686s including one with a 3 barrel AND its chambered in .357 Mag / .38 Spl+P Why oh why did Colt not chamber this roadkill snake gun the same? When given a choice between a bells-and-whistles K6 for $800+ and a basic Model 605 for around $350, most would go with the 605, especially if theyve got bills to pay. We spend a day shooting and comparing it to S&W K frames and J Frames. Next post: An Israeli .308 AK? Retain the allure of the Python by offering only a limited run every year. 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. (Photo: Kristin Alberts/Guns.com), Classic Browning Light Twelve Auto-5 Review: Busting Clays With the Old Humpback Shotgun. One shot (they think the first) entered under the right armpit and transited through the right lung to puncture the heart. Colt King Cobra - Problems, Malfunctions, and Failures OH MY! 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. By signing up you agree to Guns.com's Ive lost count of the Colt, Rugers, and S&Ws Ive owned over the years. You do realize that 38 Special can be fired in 357 Magnum chambered guns..right? In my early teens I read about the Different Gun Smiths in the late 1800 that were doing conversions to make it possible to use black powder Cartridges in the Percussion Pistols. Maybe reintroducing their Snake gun line will keep them above water. 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. The IWI Galil ACE Full Review, US Responds to Russians After Shooting Down Syrian Fighter Jet: We will not hesitate to defend ourselves. It may not be the people in Miami who have the communication problem. By comparison I recently purchased the S&W 638, NIB, $419.00 and Sig 320 sub-compact for $485.00. The way Ive heard it, there are two easily defined camps: Sig people and Glock people; every manufacturer and their mother is trying to be the next Glock, but the Sig people have far fewer options. We are building all Cobras right here in our factory in West Hartford, Connecticut. Barrel Length: 3 in. As a new Police Officer back in 1969 after graduation one of the first things was the purchase of an off duty gun. Colt, much like many other gun companies, has gone with MIM parts. So much for the authorities who say one caliber or another is too weak. by Chris Bird. Is it produced by Colt 100%, or has Colt partnered with anyone else? So, why would anyone choose this revolver over other offerings? I have pictures of handgun. *After 7 months of ownership the new Colt Cobra was in my hand and operational for only 4 of those months. The finish on the original Cobra was rather utilitarian by comparison to the Python. In either case, our data indicates that the new Python hasn't impacted the demand for the original. 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. 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. From the moment I found out that the Colt Cobra would be reintroduced and that there would be updates and changes made, I had a few questions running around in my head. Oh mommy. The Cobra holds 6-rounds, one more than many revolvers the same size. To be fair, you'll get the same wear from opening/closing the cylinder on any revolver. We worked hard to ensure that if the market wants more Colt DA revolvers, the Cobra design would be flexible enough, and robust enough, to handle future model variations that customers may want. The cylinder revolves clockwise, like a Colt should. A. The extra-large trigger guard allowed ample room for gloved fingers and the hammer pull and mechanics were slick and sound. According to internet forums and YouTube personalities like Hikock 45, the new Colt Python has issues causing malfunctions. Im pretty sure that particular model has been out for quite a few years. If youre short a demonstration gun, perhaps RF could beg, borrow, or swipe an example he could slide your way for that video ? The real next question about this gun: When do we get the New Model Diamondback? No need to change the grips, but you could if you wanted and the same can be said of the front sight. I may even carry it with some Underwood slugs. These loads make the four-inch barrel Python a top-flight small-game revolver. I remember that story as well. 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. I would sell the Ruger in a second if I found the early shrouded Cobra. The Skyhawk to be equivalent to a Model 85? 20 ounces loaded with 158s, a scant three ounces heavier than a loaded 642. Muzzle jump and flip, commonly associated with small revolvers, is nonexistent on the Cobra. LOL. 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. Making the parts on CNC, EDM or MIM machines does, however, more than suffice in a S&W or Ruger. Its gone now and I dont miss it at all. With its small frame, 2-inch barrel, an unloaded weight of 25-ounces, it makes for an ideal carry or backup gun. Nobody has cried about price yet though i may have to scroll down more. 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. 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. 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. Following your click, you would see an option labeled "Serial Number Lookup.". I have the original Colt Cobra Agent Aluminum Alloy 38, mfg in 1977. I have been looking to add a Colt Revolver to my collection for a few years. KING COBRA 357 MAGNUM. Spl. Claims of as smooth as a python intrigue me a lot. Rifle, Savage 22 Cal. I ran the gun both strong hand and weak hand. Shame they cant put the same effort into reviving their revolver line. What is the reason for this, in this day of superlight guns? 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. 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. I hope it turns out to be a commercial success for Colt they need one. Also, I always liked the looks of the Detective Special (my first gun), and Python (my third gun a Colt Combat Commander was my second gun) but by changing the grip length and barrel, they made it real ugly it now looks just like a Taurus. Stroking the side of the revolver feels less like stroking the slick scales of a cobra and more like a cat licking your hand. Perhaps Batman as well. He said it was a fluke that I got this NRA model, it has not been officially released but a batch accidentally shipped out. My experience with other Colt revolvers like the Anaconda is that they were NOT premium handguns. Glad to see a come back by Colt but the only problem is that the price is a little high compared to Smith& Wessons new ultra light 38 at 499 that makes the Colt 200 more and consumers look at or for brand name bargains. With its small frame, 2-inch barrel, an unloaded weight of 25-ounces, it makes for an ideal carry or backup gun. Six shots at 7 yards in double-action. How Much does it weights empty.Is recoil the same than the Glock 17/19? It is the perfect frontal fanny pack gun. Guns.com writer Kristin Alberts took a Cobra for a test drive, discovering the Cobras trigger broke at 3.6-pounds in single, and a hair over 7-pounds in double-action. Its nice to see Colt woke up and is back in the game. The finish looks like a car in primer. Colt wanted to use the trigger of the Python as the baseline for what it wanted in the new Cobra. And beautiful. I can shoot my K. Cobra much better & am hoping the new Cobra is a good compromise & hoping them to upgrade it. Hardly bigger than a S&W 640-1 but has a little more barrel and 6 rounds instead of 5. The LCR is the same story. Trigger pull is rated from the factory between 7- and 9-pounds in double-action, and 3- to 4-pounds in single-action. Here's what it's like to shoot this classic scattergun. Leather, nylon, or Kydex holsters, it doest matter; youre going to get finish wear. I agree with the writer of this story on what the quality of these guns is probably going to be or their lack of. The GP100 is not small, though. Still I did not mind that. Nov 5, 2022 at 2:55pm via mobile. Anyone who wants a small (concealed carry) revolver can choose from Smith and Wesson, Ruger, Taurus, Charter Arms, and probably more. I may take it with me. The Anaconda also ships with Hogue rubber grips, which help dampen recoil. Why is the finish matte, why didnt they use an aluminum frame, why didnt they issue it in .357 magnum??? Original Cobras were produced from 1950 to 1981. Features & Specifications of New Colt King Cobra: New Colt King Cobra Common New Colt King Cobra Problems and Solutions Slide Plate Screw Misaligned The Cobra was easy to control, with a very soft recoil. Good review. Yeah, the same ol, same ol striker fired polymer affair. And I thought the K6 was vaporware too until last week. Thunderjet. It will show less wear and tear with use that blued or polished up. But theres no comparison. Rather than a smoothly swept oval, the trigger guard. Never gonna happen, Colt left most of the Python tooling in the old Colt building in the area where US Patent/US Firearms was making their SAAs. Accuracy was impressive. There are a number of Colt small-frame .38s in the house here, but in the end, the one that goes for a ride in the big world most often is the Agent, the dull-finish version of the real Cobra. Discontinued in 2005, it remains one of the highest requested line of firearms to be brought back from the graveyard. A. The Python was the pinnacle of the line, the masterpiece. Im looking forward to some range time with it but, frankly, the trigger is not that good nor is the fit and finish. We fed a mix of ammo to the test Cobra with decent accuracy. Do us all a favor and dont discredit the quality and craftsmanship that you once had by turning out inexpensive mass-produced garbage. Why go with a .38 Special over .357 Magnum? The Colt Cobra is larger than the typical J-frame five-shot revolvers but still quite compact. I havent found a stainless version of the old Detective Special. Im more interested on how this compares to Ruger, S&W and maybe now Kimber than anything else since that is more of where its priced at. owned by my Uncle Pete, a small- town deputy sheriff in the 1940s. Look at which way the cylinder rotates. ALL of the parts for the Cobra are contracted out and made off site, they are just assembled at the factory. The new Cobra (l.) sports a stainless steel frame whereas the original was aluminum. 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). 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. Yea, we need it! Need Help?service@guns.comCall (866)582-4867, PO Box 1131 13800 Nicollet Blvd Burnsville, MN 55337 2023Guns.com. I handled one at my local gun shop and all I can say is WOW! They Python, yes, hand polished, hand-fitted parts that worked like lubricated glass. Thank you . A vintage Colt Cobra 2nd model located in the Guns.com Vault. An astute study of the new Cobras internals reveals several Metal Injection Molded (MIM) parts, including the hammer and trigger. Alberts achieved six-shot. And they are RARE. I hope the Cobra fares better. Holy CrapI read the whole article and all the comments so far and the word Python only came up once. I must of missed something because that doesnt look healthy. Like a dummy I sold it years ago. A big part of the DA revolver market is small frame, and that market is full of high-powered, lightweight models. 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. Just be glad that another 1911, Glock or AR hasnt been created. I just picked mine up and the trigger pull is 9 lb 13 oz in double action and 4 lb 7 oz in single action. (Photo: Kristin Alberts/Guns.com), The fixed rear sight and front red fiber optic. So theres been an opening in the market for somebody like Colt to bring back theyre snake guns and trust me if they can hit it out of the park on this one they will sell. Let us make you an offer! So who will see it? I mean, look at how successful Henry is in a market thats saturated with ARs. Seems as though you are a Colt fan boy! 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. Colt 1911 Series 70 A full review of the GI model here. And this one froze so bad it was rendered a paperweight on one of the brands most important days of the year? Your email address will not be published. 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. This article originally appeared in CONCEALMENT Issue 13. Alberts achieved six-shotgroups within a 2-inch circle at defense distances with no problem in single-action. In single-action our test model's trigger broke consistently at 4 lbs., 1 oz., with no grittiness or take-up. Survival Trainer and Author. My experience with these parts is that they are a little gritty and not as smooth as solid metal parts. I suspect the new Cobra will be about the same. Sweet little pistol, for sure! You could choose between 2-, 3-, 4- and 5-inch barrels. My dad has a story of his own, which he is quick to tell. Reminds of the giant software companies and their vaporware products. The revolver features a generous ejector rod despite its short barrel as well as a full underlug. You sir are very correct. Light. Its just a drag when a company comes out with something new, particularly an icon, and its nothing but complaining for the most part. If not, the throats are too tight and need to be reamed (let the factory do it). Just my $0.10 worth. The Cobra was designed to be a family name. Orrin M. Knutson Why are stories like these, involving Colt revolvers, so prevalent? They are awesome. Theyre the only Gun Company besides Caltech that you you have a constant supply of firearms being shipped back to the manufacturer because of design problems and just poor quality parts. The Nylon 66, a relatively inexpensive rimfire with faux woodgrain, was the first successful synthetic-stock firearm. Has anyone found any of these for sale online brand new in box? Theres a market for them today, and Im surprised that Colt didnt jump in with both feet, instead of teasing the market with a hideout gun. They can move that whole company to Brazil and keep it there for all I care trying to deal with their people in Miami you have to be able to speak Spanish most of the people there dont even speak English correctly its like trying to explain the missing link to the person or to describe the Bible to him its like trying to translate a Bible its ridiculous if youve got a customer service department that is based in the United States of America how about you get some people that actually speak English as their first language how about that? It was quite a pleasant surprise to open the cardboard box up and see the familiar blue plastic Colt box inside, securing the new Colt Cobra revolver. This Cobra looks like a Taurus. Model 487T Rifle, 1917 Eddystone Enfield Mfg 4/18 Cal 30-06, Terni 1940XVIII 6.5 Cal, Mauser Spanish . This should steer some of you towards the new Colts. Wondering if you could comment on grips for this gun. 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. 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. Havent seen any in my area yet! Jim crewhead05 A target load of a 148-grain wadcutter at 700 fps offers excellent accuracy. Running a hit piece like this because a demo gun jammed up during range demo day is silly and irresponsible. I know every reviewer uses this stupid line, but it shoots like a dream. Much nicer than my airlite J-frames. 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. A. I recently handled a new Colt King Cobra at my LGS. My 1974 Cobra is my usual carry. Most of Colts Institutional Memory is long gone through either retirement or lay-offs. Mine too! Heck, my old Trooper Mk. Many times, small-frame revolvers are suggested for new shooters because theyre easy to handle and dependable. I would have brought out a King Cobra, just to show the market that they could do the finishing correctly again. The Phlster Floodlight Holster - Concealed Carry Ready, New Legislation Would Create a Centralized Database of Gun, Full Pistol Review ft. 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. And with 7 shots? I dont expect Master Blue but still, this Cobras finish is pretty dreary. Posted: 1/16/2021 8:03:21 PM EST. You can always deal with too short, but not too long. Colt's Manufacturing Company LLC A few. Im no exception; in fact, the very first handgun I purchased with my own money was a Colt Lawman. Back to the Colt, I see where its finally making it out to a few hands on reviewers (late June 2017). K-Mart Classics: Remingtons Nylon Rimfires Engineered To Last. Glad to see the come back! Make them utterly premium products and sell them at premium prices.