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. 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. The all-stainless steel Colt Cobra revolver is built for concealability. (My 53 Colt Cobra is about 15oz, spec sheet for the new model lists 25oz). Federal, Remington and Winchester have all proven accurate and useful. The aqua blast finish isnt my favorite, but looks pretty nice in person. 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. Colt on the other hand is EVERYWHERE. I went back and forth between Nighthawk and Colt booths comparing the Cobra and the Skyhawk. I spoke with customer service rep at Colt. Accuracy was impressive. It is my choice for EDC for my own unique needs. Cylinder lock-up? 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. The problem with repairing these revolvers, is a strong tendency to decide to alter a part so that it will work instead of replacing it as intended. It may not be the people in Miami who have the communication problem. So who will see it? I recently handled a new Colt King Cobra at my LGS. We simply have not had a large selection of revolvers to choose from when it comes to full size revolvers. He is right about the Bulldog having no competition at the moment. Colts rotate into the window. There are reports that hundreds of guns have been affected by these issues causing a quiet recall to take place on these 2020 Colt . Thats far more than what most average income gun owners can afford. 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. 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. Interchangeable red-ramp front sights are a departure from the original pinned style, smartly derived from the Cobra series. The coroner testified that EITHER shot would have been fatal. Concealed Carry, I would sell the Ruger in a second if I found the early shrouded Cobra. grip helps. No need to change the grips, but you could if you wanted and the same can be said of the front sight. After all, it is what the market demands more than anything else, the name Colt still carries a lot of weight with people, and they could leverage that. Posts: 787. 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. 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 grips do not stick to clothes. Buy a Smith & Wesson. Firstly, go to the "Colt" site and select "Customer Service.". The latest Cobra also features a redesigned leaf mainspring that . You guys are slipping. The Pythons were always desirable, the King Cobras and Anacondas were scorned for having transfer bar triggers. First of all, I like the idea that they made it a bit heavier but I think they made it too heavy. And Colt still missed the mark with the design. This Cobra looks like a Taurus. Make the same gun in a nice I bought a Colt Cobra back in 1965 when I heard I was going to `nam. It stood alone not only in Colts line at that time, but in American mass-production gunmaking at that time. Hogue overmolded grips come standard and a red fiber optic front sight comes factory installed. Otherwise well proportioned revolver. The finish on the original Cobra was rather utilitarian by comparison to the Python. Alberts achieved six-shotgroups within a 2-inch circle at defense distances with no problem in single-action. It holds 6-rounds of .38 Special and is capable of firing the hotter +P ammunition as well. With an MSRP of $699, the, The Colt Cobra: A Capable Snub-Nosed Snake Gun. The new Python has a 5-pound trigger pull, and it isn't clean and crisp. I found that rather than splitting the dot, I needed to cover it; otherwise, I tended to land a little low. The Cobra features a transfer bar safety that ensures the revolver will only fire when the trigger is pulled. Is it produced by Colt 100%, or has Colt partnered with anyone else? 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. This new Colt feels right in the hand. Im hoping the new Pach. The Cobra was easy to control, with a very soft recoil. THE GOOD: Easy to shoot and completely reliable. We have used my 79 Dback in our Womens Intro classes in the past and it does better than do the K frames- shorter trigger reach. Dont make them generally available. Running a hit piece like this because a demo gun jammed up during range demo day is silly and irresponsible. EVEN BETTER THAN THE COLT COBRA is the original DETECTIVE SPECIAL with a 3 barrel Better balance and longer sight radius. I heard an interview by one of their guys. 1.The Quick Method: It is the simplest method for reading colt serial numbers, and all praise goes to modern technologies. Bead blasted finish? Holy CrapI read the whole article and all the comments so far and the word Python only came up once. The Anaconda & Diamondback blued revolvers had a pretty nice finish, but it was just a reasonable polish-n-blue job. 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. Substantial recoil but not uncomfortable recoil. And I thought the K6 was vaporware too until last week. They finally got semi automatic handguns that would reliably fire right out of the box to be sold for less than $600. And to the .357 issue: yeah, well, I had the Magnum Carry but after shooting it with .357 Gold Dots in a darkhouse shoothouse I never loaded it with .357s again for defensive purposes: the flash and concussion alone was self-defeating. To me it sounds like Colt just released the Mustang II of the gun world. KING COBRA 357 MAGNUM. Exactly. Im surprised they didnt offer them in anodized colors to boot. Learned my lesson trying to shoot .357s in my J-frame, and now just pack .38s. But theres no comparison. We have stopped carrying them at our store because at one time theyre semi-automatics and their revolvers were coming back at least a couple guns a month to be shipped back to Taurus. You could shrink the height and width a. The Hogue OverMolded grips were nicely adorned with the Colt emblem embossed on each side of them. Then come out with the Detective Specials again. Colt made the right call on the finish, anyway. Install a nice large WHITE ramped-post front sight (better than my K.Cobra). I wish you could show them too, I dont understand revolver timing at all nor the colt difference. Re-design Phase? Trigger pull is rated from the factory between 7- and 9-pounds in double-action, and 3- to 4-pounds in single-action. 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. Here, here. I have pictures of handgun. 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. Anyone who wants a small (concealed carry) revolver can choose from Smith and Wesson, Ruger, Taurus, Charter Arms, and probably more. Excellent suggestion. 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. It works one time, and then the cylinder doesn't rotate on subsequent shots (double action or single action). The all-stainless steel Colt Cobra revolver is built for concealability. 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. In all I may try one when the price becomes more reasonable. We spend a day shooting and comparing it to S&W K frames and J Frames. 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. 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. For more information, visit https://www.colt.com/Catalog/Revolvers/Cobra. I had a Colt King Cobra in 357 Magnum a Colt Anaconda in 45 Long Colt and a couple of Colt pythons 1 in 4 inch 1 in 6 inch. 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. How about split the difference at 20 ounces? I stopped buying 38s years ago and Ill tell you why. Where is the new Colt Cobra produced? , rifling 1/14 LH twist. I read you Email every time I receive it, I enjoyed your Stories and reviews and look forward to them. By signing up you agree to Guns.com's The only chambering currently offered is .38 Special +P. First, the cylinder stop will drop before it even hits the recesses in the cylinder. You cant just throw the parts in a tumbler and be good to go. Was a lot easier to conceal than the S&W model 10 with 5 barrel. 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. 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 am one of the Nations Senior Citizen, But I am and avid reader. Another modification has been made, this one to trigger geometry. Thanks for the article. Ill be buying 2 of these for my sweetie the wheelgun gal. I wish Colt & Smith&wesson would revamp and reintroduce a 100th Anniversary Model 1917, in .45 ACP. 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. The Colt Cobra is larger than the typical J-frame five-shot revolvers but still quite compact. If I move the cylinder latch lever a little, the cylinder will rotate on the . Was that from closing the loaded cyl. 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 . 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. Cobra was the great carry piece. Is there any talk from Colt to bring back the other lines of revolver will guns?? All Rights Reserved, Original Cobras were produced from 1950 to 1981. Keep up the good work. It will show less wear and tear with use that blued or polished up. And they are RARE. 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.