Last Edit: Nov 5, 2022 at 2:37pm by WAYNO. Ever since they announced a six-shot Cobra Ive been scratching my head. Thats far more than what most average income gun owners can afford. Where is the new Colt Cobra produced? COLT (In Stock) 3.0 (3) 642 .38 SPECIAL+P REVOLVER. The Anaconda & Diamondback blued revolvers had a pretty nice finish, but it was just a reasonable polish-n-blue job. 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. The Colt Cobra holds six rounds of .38 Special ammunition, despite its compact dimensions. 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. 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. Folks expect a certain fit and finish from a Cobra, and by failing to achieve that, Colt is hurting their image much more than if theyd released the gun under a less auspicious title. 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. I have gone to carrying the S&W J-Frames. I think one would fit nicely between my S&W 638 Airweight Bodyguard and my old school S&W M-13, 3 RB, .357. Come on Colt with the Pythons already We want new Pythons. They have graphs, charts other tests that resemble a pathological liar's polygraph test. Ive shot Pythons and Anacondas galore. 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. 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. We fed a mix of ammo to the test Cobra with decent accuracy. Colt being in the situation financially that they are would have made much more money had they built the guns the way they were built before the dawn of the Glock back when gunsmith actually assembled firearms and hand fit things that were a little rough to make sure theyre perfect before they leave the doors. only in 9.mm. I believe that if Colt can get their act straightened up this would be a good run for them. A vintage Colt Cobra 2nd model located in the Guns.com Vault. Out on the range the gun shoots just fine, but apparently theres still some bugs to be worked out since one of the test models they had jammed shortly before 11 AM and refused to work for the rest of the day. I like revolvers as they have personality HOWEVER, most of my handguns are pistols (14 total). Very very smooth revolver. I recently handled a new Colt King Cobra at my LGS. This is not John Waynes revolver it is a modern work of art! The S&Ws rotate out of the window. 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). Im just confused about one thing. Like the 6 rounds. Model 487T Rifle, 1917 Eddystone Enfield Mfg 4/18 Cal 30-06, Terni 1940XVIII 6.5 Cal, Mauser Spanish . The King Cobra fits between a S&W K frame and a J frame in size. This new Colt feels right in the hand. My dad has a story of his own, which he is quick to tell. I found that rather than splitting the dot, I needed to cover it; otherwise, I tended to land a little low. And with 7 shots? November 9, 2022.new colt python 2022 3 inch for sale, in stock, buy now, still available. That had a very rough finish. All Rights Reserved, Original Cobras were produced from 1950 to 1981. Dont need 357 magnum. The Colt Cobra is a snubnose revolver, and is a lighter version of the Colt Detective Special. And dont think Colt has gotten rid of all those guys that made the pythons and the anacondas and the cobras and king cobras because there are still working for Colt you can still get your eighties model python refinished in a royal blue and it does look amazing. (Photo: Kristin Alberts/Guns.com), The ejector rod is short, no doubt due to housing constraints of the snub barrel, but is more than adequate to push spent rounds far enough to dump the cylinder. Tauruss biggest thing going for it is that they are affordable. Yea, the Cobra version of the Mustang II was a cruel joke on wheels, a cartoon car. We are confident our antique Colt Cobra will serve our children and perhaps our grandchildren and great grandchildren as well. 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 will fit in a box 7.2 inches x 4.9 inches x 1.4 inches. The LCR is the same story. I fired the gun double action first shot cylinder started to rotate probably 15 degrees or so and the trigger stopped wouldnt let me press any further and the cylinder stopped as well. The new models are updated small frames like the old Detective Special and Diamondback. 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. grip helps. Fourth, offer a shrouded hammer variant as well. Here's what it's like to shoot this classic scattergun. Is it produced by Colt 100%, or has Colt partnered with anyone else? I did notice some of the black paint stripped off just outside and near the cylinder but on the left side of the body, along an edge, very slightly noticeable, after one month, and only using it at a range once, which I thought would have occurred one year into it. And the price is WAY Too much for me to consider. I hope the Cobra fares better. He said it was a fluke that I got this NRA model, it has not been officially released but a batch accidentally shipped out. I ran the gun both strong hand and weak hand. I have been a Colt fan all my life. 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. The new Colt King Cobras are guilty of slide plate screw misalignment, sticky ejector, trigger spring/ hammer issue, long trigger reset and double action problems. I wish Colt would come back with their snake guns but lets bring them back the way they were originally created instead of this mass-produced mumbo-jumbo garbage crap. New Colt King Cobra Target Doesn't Work. My experience with these parts is that they are a little gritty and not as smooth as solid metal parts. The Detective Special was closer to what this new Cobra revolver is, and I have no idea why Colt marketing decided to muddy the waters with a name re-assignment like this. I own a Diamondback and a detective, both are good quality revolvers. I was a big Colt snake gun revolver man in the early nineties. 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. Insert your serial numbers by clicking them. Q. The Cobra was designed to be a family name. When I dress Western, nothing beats the classic good looks of my Smith & Wesson (S&W) 586 .357 revolver. 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? The New Colt Cobra is heavier than its namesake, as the original was made with an aluminum frame rather than steel. If we see the type of success with this model that we hope to see, it will be an easy transition for us to expand on the theme and develop additional models that will appeal to other customers. Bead blasted finish? 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 finish looks like a car in primer. Disregard.more comments popped up as I was writing the above. but Economic reasons restricted my opportunity to own one of the percussion colts in the second release in the late 20th century. Caliber: .357 Magnum, .38 Spl, .38 Spl +P. I think its too little too late. Have a gun thats collecting dust? Heck, my old Trooper Mk. Here, here. 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. In comparison a competitor in the Taurus 38, the Taurus grips resulted in no hand pain at all. Are you guys at GUNSAMERICA interested in pictures of a Colt Cobra NRA special edition that has not been released to public?? Immensely popular in law enforcement circles, the 38 Special, six-shot revo dominated concealed carry . The success of the Cobra saw Colt bring two more of its iconic revolvers out of retirement. The new Colt Cobra is in that same vein, and while it bears the same name and specs as the original it falls short on a few key features. The new Cobra is pricey, too, just like any other Colt. Like you said if I want to junk revolver Ill borrow a Charter Arms or a Taurus. I have an original Colt Cobra that was made in the 1950s. Theres never been a better revolver for smaller handed shooters such as women. I havent found a stainless version of the old Detective Special. He bought it for his father, who was stationed in the Philippines while serving in the Veterans Administration. I dont expect Master Blue but still, this Cobras finish is pretty dreary. The revolver features a generous ejector rod despite its short barrel as well as a full underlug. Six shots at 7 yards in double-action. Thank you for reminding me of such wonderful memories from my childhood! Instead of a high polish it looks like Colt went for a bead blasted exterior. The lock-up on this Cobra, if they are using the original Colt lockwork requires attention from a gunsmith who knows how to time up a Colt mechanism to make the lock-up what Colts were known for. Some of these vintage gems can be found in the Guns.com Vault. 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. I lust at them on line but not a reality. You can always deal with too short, but not too long. This gun is a winner. I predict we will see lots of variations soon from Colt and I am excited for where Colt is finally going. Cylinder lock-up? Source: Actually about 4 years ago I had a customers royal blue python finish redone by Colt. The good news is that the trigger is great. As the article says Id love to be wrong about that, but indications seem otherwise. The problem with that was a sharp contrast of the polished muzzle and the blued barrel. *After 7 months of ownership the new Colt Cobra was in my hand and operational for only 4 of those months. Someone else said if Darth Vader had a 38 snub, this would be it. This revolver is of the same quality as a Taurus 85. We spend a day shooting and comparing it to S&W K frames and J Frames. mainspring gives the trigger its characteristic Colt "stacking" feel, in homage to the original D-Frames that the new Cobra traces its roots to. I used to have a colt cobra back in the day as a backup gun and it was a very accurate gun and very reliable. Colt made the right call on the finish, anyway. Quick and powerful, it every bit lives up to its namesake. Im very happy Colt brought this back and frankly I wish they would bring back ALL their old revolvers (same for S&W). To correct a previous post the original Cobra was a 6 shot snubby not a 5 shot like the S&W J frames. A few days to grind down and re-polish hammer, trigger, cylinder release. These loads make the four-inch barrel Python a top-flight small-game revolver. Ill be buying 2 of these for my sweetie the wheelgun gal. Muzzle jump and flip, commonly associated with small revolvers, is nonexistent on the Cobra. Substantial recoil but not uncomfortable recoil. How Much does it weights empty.Is recoil the same than the Glock 17/19? Shroud the hammer to be nearly snag-free. Im thankful to see something not made out of plastic. The success of the Cobra saw Colt bring two more of its iconic revolvers out of retirement. Most of Colts Institutional Memory is long gone through either retirement or lay-offs. Colt has made it clear that this is the First offering. Interchangeable red-ramp front sights are a departure from the original pinned style, smartly derived from the Cobra series. The stainless steel finish of the Colt Cobra ensures durability and ruggedness. This weekend I will have my new holster and will switch to the Cobra. & an occasional spent case hangs up. 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. It is my choice for EDC for my own unique needs. With barrel lengths of 2,3,4,5 & 6, a 6 shooter using half moon or full moon speed clips or redesign the cylinder with internal clips as Charter Arms did. A. Although we expected no less than perfection, the Cobra fired all ammo with 100 percent reliability. So I love my semi-autos and my VEPR in 7.62 x 54r but for a revolver newbie, which is the market think Colt is addressing, this one is a winner. Ive lost count of the Colt, Rugers, and S&Ws Ive owned over the years. Dont jump right in and try to replicate the Python, just come out with the King in an excellent polish/blue 6 barrel configuration. Orrin M. Knutson Tauruses triggers might be getting better but thats it Taurus is junk with a capital j. That .357 Magnum, 4-inch barreled gun served as my introduction into shooting IPSC in the late 1970s. 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. (Photo: Kristin Alberts/Guns.com), Classic Browning Light Twelve Auto-5 Review: Busting Clays With the Old Humpback Shotgun. I must of missed something because that doesnt look healthy. Before they stopped making revolvers they made a Lawman (.357 mag) with a 2 barrel. The MSRP is a bit rich for my bank account but in line with what others charge. Self-Defense. Federal, Remington and Winchester have all proven accurate and useful. Actually, the Boys in Brazil are cranking out some really nice stuff nowadays. I made a mistake on taking ammunition to the range and only had two brands to test with the Cobra. Why cant the mfgs. 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? on the trigger pull. You have entered an incorrect email address! Its there, but we all know it wont look like polished steel. 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. I had one, and fired several other pythons that belonged to an uncle. You guys are slipping. Thanks but, no thanks. Holy CrapI read the whole article and all the comments so far and the word Python only came up once. I wonder if Colt will decide to sell this in California. Just my $0.10 worth. The fit and finish was outstanding and the trigger pull (SA and DA) was a glass-rod dream. Lee Marvin carried two Colt Cobras while playing Detective-Lieutenant Frank Balinger of the Chicago Police Department on the TV series M Squad. Feeling that his dad needed something for personal protection, he gave him the Colt Trooper, which served him until he passed away a few years ago. THE GOOD: Easy to shoot and completely reliable. Im a woman and I love this revolver. is beyond me ? They hold their value better than 38s and are heavier, plus the heavier gun creates a lesser kick. Thank you . A. Whether this was shooter error or a problem with an early batch from Colt, I have no idea. They finally got semi automatic handguns that would reliably fire right out of the box to be sold for less than $600. When they were making revolvers 40 years ago, labor was cheap and technology was expensive. 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. This is my 2nd Colt in 2017, the first was a Delta Elite that had quality problems from day one. Direct Stock Entry New Products Hot Sellers Rebate Items Dream Guns . The Colt Cobra, used by such notorious individuals as Jack Ruby, remained in production across several variants into the 1980s, then was recently reintroduced in 2017 as Colt made a return to. I need a crappy built replacement model snake gun like I need a big hole in my head. I mean, look at how successful Henry is in a market thats saturated with ARs. This is a natural change in climate sort of speak. 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. Maybe reintroducing their Snake gun line will keep them above water. I am about the same age as Mr. Hodoway and I too remember the 60s / 70s when the Colt D frame and their Smith & Wesson brethren K frames were the Glocks of their time. Its all-steel frame is satin finished, with a grip thats been moved rearward to help manage recoil. If a gun that was specially prepped and pampered by Colt failed, how many of the ones shipped to their distributors that did *not* get that special love and care are likely to fail? 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. Another modification has been made, this one to trigger geometry. A big part of the DA revolver market is small frame, and that market is full of high-powered, lightweight models. They need to handle a lot more guns from the BG (Before Glock) era. 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. Dont like, dont buy it. Should he have kept it a secret? Since the department required we carry a S&W or Colt revoler. Ill probably be investing my money in a kimber k6s. COPYRIGHT 2021, THETRUTHABOUTGUNS.COM. I can recommend this gun without reservation, something I cant say about all compact revolvers. Is there any word on when these will be released? The Nighthawk, hands down. Gun looks like a Charter Arms product. Those 12 and 16 ounce revolvers are too light. First revolver since my 1932 Nagant, which, sniggers aside, was a fun little gun and just funky enough to enjoy at the range. 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. Then re-start the Diamondback and Anaconda. The comment above does not have a single sentence without at least one grammatical error. I was able to find a DeSantis belt holster and a speed loader without much effort that seemed to be made for the Cobra. Tradition and nostalgia are important for a lot of gun enthusiasts. This Area is for Discussions on All Breeds of Colt Made Revolvers. I guess Im just too dumb to understand the brilliance of someone in marketing. 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. Probably get the interest of soldiers, police and home defense and doesnt recoil as strongly as the .357 Magnum and a little more than a .38 Special but they are a hard hitter with ball or JHP bullets. There have been quite a few revisions and improvements since the first run. Not true, the Cobra target is a 357 magnum revolver. Leather, nylon, or Kydex holsters, it doest matter; youre going to get finish wear. Colt spent many years carefully planning before re-entering the revolver market with the Cobra. Colt, much like many other gun companies, has gone with MIM parts. 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. Was a lot easier to conceal than the S&W model 10 with 5 barrel. I dont care for j-frames because of capacity and weight there arent enough bullets and the j is just 15 oz. Q. Rifle, Savage 22 Cal. I was encouraged by the pull experience you had but yours must have been worked on to get the pull weights you claim. 1.The Quick Method: It is the simplest method for reading colt serial numbers, and all praise goes to modern technologies. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. (Photo: Kristin Alberts/Guns.com). That $200-$300 will buy a lot of ammo. I have Dreamed of owing one. RIP Bill *****. 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 bought a Colt Cobra back in 1965 when I heard I was going to `nam. Colt King Cobra - Problems, Malfunctions, and Failures OH MY! That changed this year when Colt reintroduced a newly redesigned Cobra. , rifling 1/14 LH twist. The revolver points easily and the fiber optic red front sight is quick to acquire. For starters, parts were built from 410-series steel, which is stronger than what was used on previous versions. I. The cylinder is going to get worn to shit because Colt didn't take the effort to have it drop in the recesses. 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.