It means theres still something to gain from using single action with the King Cobra Target, but that gain isnt quite as big because the Colts double action trigger gets much closer to single-action capability. .22 lr colt king cobra .22lr revolver 4.25" ss stainless 10rd 22 baby snake new ! While were on it, next time at deer camp and everyone is arguing caliber; 30-06, 308, 270, ad nausium. Since I had already purchased this one, I went ahead and fed it a very steady diet of my own reloaded rounds. Wish I had them back. Coil springs are ordinarily less expensive than leaf or V-springs, so cost reduction wouldnt seem to be the cause here. And to be honest, we dont disagree about the hammer, eithermostly, haha. Colts new magnum-caliber snub weighs 26-ounces and features a stainless steel barrel and frame mated to Hogue over-molded grips. Whether you like to stage the trigger or not, this trigger is just as good, if not better than any modern double action revolver on the market. But it is a 6" Colt Cobra Stainless box with a K prefix serial. View all posts by Justin. Beyond all that, its light weight and design makes it easy to carry close to the body and still draw quickly. Colt, S&W, Rock Island Armory, Glock, Taurus I could go on and on. Now they all use MIM parts because thats how you make an affordable American-made revolver in the 21st century. Here is a 15 part essay on trying to make a silver bullet. Colt King Cobra 357 Magnum 3in Brushed Stainless Revolver - 6 Rounds - Colts King Cobra is reincarnated for 2019 as the 6-Shot .357 Magnum big brother of the Colt Cobra Double Action revolver. If you are patient about it youre doing better than me! You can unsubscribe at anytime. This "retro" gun is extremely hard to find in Colt's release of the Cobra lineup .Click for more info Seller: southernyankeeguns Area Code: 610 $1,099.95 Colt Revolvers - Cobra NEW TODAY! COLT KING COBRA 3" - High Polish & Plated 24K GOLD. History has proven that when gun companies farm out parts they have no control over the quality of those parts and MIM cast parts are notorious for early failure, especially the farmed out junk that factories buy when trying to save a buck and often get stuck with. Take a look at that mainspring in the photo above. 1.4 5 round groups at 25 yards. The contemporary King Cobra only comes in a 3-inch barrel. Oh, JWT, kudos on skinng all those pigs. It comes. Where we dont know if it is the load or you. Colt last weekend in Houston announced a new model of the King Cobra, the all-stainless 10-shot King Cobra Target .22 LR. This SOP specifies firing some groups for size. I loaded up both guns. Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. Things like pistol-whipping someone with the butt of a Colt DA revolver can cause it to go out of time. https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/gun-review-kimber-ks6-dcr-357magnum/. Question. If the barrel was an inch shorter I would have one on order already, but I get that Colt doesnt want to cannibalize sales from their .38 line. The lack of options from the factory is pretty disappointing. Carried it daily on my person. As for the machine marks on the underside of the top strap: thats disappointing. 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 company had in its catalog, and by extension is a first for CZ as well. P for sale by Valley Gun Works on GunsAmerica.com the best online marketplace for buying and selling semi auto pistols, firearms, accessories, and collectibles : 970232664 2, bobbed hammer, DAO. Subscribe to our email list and get exclusive access to promotions, sales events and more! This brand new Colt King Cobra (KCOBRA-SB2BB-S) is a 6-shot revolver which fires the .357 magnum round. I have pictures. This approach packs lots of power into a handy package. COPYRIGHT 2021, THETRUTHABOUTGUNS.COM. Still more than Im willing to pay. Nope. When I first saw this, after shooting a bit, I though it was extreme flame cutting. And yet, this is smaller than a K frame. What can we learn from this target? Now you would think Colts standard grips that come with the new gun would accommodate the most popular style speed loaders on the market? WE GOT YOU COVERE PRICE REFLECTS CASH/CHECK ADD 3.5% FOR CC FEES Colt's King Cobra is reincarnated for 2019 as the 6-Shot, .357 Magnum big brother of the Colt Cobra Double Action revolver. Colt King Cobra Target Specifications Action: Double Action Overall Capacity: 6 Finish: Matte Stainless Steel Stock: Altamont Wood Grips Sights: FT: Fiber Optic RR: Adjustable Barrel Length: 4.25 inches Overall Length: 9.25 inches Features: LL2 Linear Leaf Mainspring Design MSRP: $999 Didn't find what you were looking for? The Enhanced gives this gun the larger Anaconda features. Its unlikely to survive conditions another reputable revolver would not. The manual describes how the transfer bar works in detail: In either mode the functioning sequence is similar, when the trigger or hammer rotates rearward, the trigger unlocks the bolt from the cylinder, while the trigger lifts the hand to rotate the cylinder clockwise, the trigger also moves the transfer bar up behind the firing pin. This resulted in my index finger at a fairly severe angle in relation to the trigger. Technical Inspection Here, though, I literally mean the trigger. 4"" stainless steel revolver with scarce bright polished finish. .38 Special, Colt KING COBRA 357 Mag 3" Stainless Steel Barrel KCOBRA-SB3BB - Factory New, I PROVIDE 7 DAY INSP. These loads will never be fired. Anyway, I too like Colt handguns. Trigger pulls. From Colt, nothing. My final score 46 out of 50, this time shooting at 5 yards. Prices are coming down to under $800, and it screams quality. Extraction and ejection were positive with nearly all ammunition fired. I didnt know that. I did not clean the gun until the shooting portion of the review was over and I was ready to take photos. The trigger common to both variants of the King Cobra with which I am familiar is narrow and square-edged. I would agree that wood stocks should be mandatory on a beautiful gun like this! Anyone wanting to try the Colt King Cobra had better have over $900 dollars to throw away. It provides a very nice, clean sight picture. For example, Colts 1911 sear and disconnector are mim, but are so high quality that gunsmiths will use them for action/trigger jobs. Ruger revolvers are stronger than Smiths, not because they use more metal, but because the metal is more strategically placed. Flexing blades are why I own RMK #10 Saltwater & Household Utilitys. Unfortunately, it is a little tainted as they used 357 magnum revolvers to test both 38 sp3ciala and 357 loads. It should definitely be offered on the 3 barrel versions as an option. If youd like input on how we put these articles together, please consider supporting us via Patreon. Its less likely to hang up on something, coming out of the holster, and thats good. Not the Colt, that beast was a turd. The Skeeter Load was one many used in 357 Smiths. When the hammer is approximately halfway to its cocked position the bolt is released from the trigger and rides on the outside of the cylinder. Personally, I dont prefer gutter sights. The hand is pushing the cylinder into the window (ie, clockwise from your perspective while holding the gun), and this pushes the cylinder into full engagement with the bolt. The all-stainless steel Colt Cobra revolver is built for concealability. I think these stocks were designed to facilitate SA fire, by letting the hand ride up under recoil, where the thumb could get to the hammer spur easierkind of like the SAA. The new value of a COLT KING COBRA pistol has fallen ($1.33) dollars over the past 12 months to a price of $907.80 . until 91. I think the .357 Mag caliber helps to make up for any loss of muzzle velocity by using a shorter 3 barrel. I dont have a plug gauge long enough to find out. Your email address will not be published. Didnt go into L.E. Colt King Cobra 4.25" Stainless Revolver 357 Magnum 6 RD NS Price $999.00 KCOBRA-SB4NS Colt Colt SA Army Case Hardened 7.5" Revolver 45 Colt 6 RD $1,799.00 (Save up to 4%) Price $1730.03 P1870 Colt Colt SA Army Case Hardened 5.5" Revolver 45 Colt 6 RD $1,799.00 (Save up to 4%) Price $1730.03 P1850 Colt It has a 2" barrel and stainless finish. (Photo: Guns.com). Nor, as I mentioned earlier, can I maintain this grasp under even mild recoil. The 357 would still have a ballistic advantage with 3inch vs 6 inch 38 special. Nice but, patiently waiting for the next step. Small knives are nice and handy, but dull quickly and just cant do some of the boning and butchering as easily as a big knife. Rifles are different. Its a shame on otherwise nice revolver. Skeeter was pretty fond of the .38 Special round, but he had his own special Special recipe. The King is back! Get Guns.com offers and news!! Saw a guy decapitated by a contract wound with a 7-08. It is in very good condition with slight wear. Epic 22 Pocket Pistol: The Beretta 71 Jaguar. The metal surface Colt King Cobra in 357Magnum with 3" barrel. Opening the gun up, youll find no chattering or rough parts hiding in the lock work. Based on the companys Mark V system shared by the medium-frame Trooper series of double-action six-shooters, the King Cobra got its name as an ode to smaller Colt Cobra wheelguns which dated back to the 1950s but were only chambered in .22LR, .32 Colt and .38. A couple of comments & observations from your photos: 1. The top strap is flattened from the barrel to the rear sight channel, and all that is beautifully polished as well. Ruger and now others have done amazing things with cast metal. Other scribes had noted it in their work but Ken wrung it out a little more. The fate of the other five remains unknown. That would probably make a huge difference. I like this as it allows almost infinite flexibility in grip size. By 1990, an 8-inch model appeared. All Rights Reserved. It certainly has generated a lot of comments here! $45 Shipping Insured USPS. At no point did the revolver fail in any way. The brain had taken over by putting the gun where it needed to goas long as they didnt think about it too much. Not my taste, but options are good. But I like bowies, filets, and large flexible boning knives more. My target is below. Each one of these reviews costs several hundred dollars and many hours of time. Made in 1991. Initially I did not realize that there is also a set screw to lock windage adjustments in place (the generic owners manual is silent on the adjustable rear sight). However, I feel the utility of the King Cobra Target extends well beyond the target realm and it will doubtlessly be used as a home defense, trail defense, and possibly even concealed carry revolver. Both the top of the barrel and the frames top strap are conspicuously flat and unadorned. It is an interesting read. Great blog. It just came out within the last three months. The original King Cobras were offered in multiple barrel lengths. But you always watched him while he was working. Shipping now. Ive had a new shooter try it with a 125 gr starting load in .38 Spl, which is so light youd think it was a blank round. Bluing show light pitting on some areas. On every DA revolver I have S&W and Ruger each trigger has been totally radiused (think half moon) and polished both internally and externally. Total: 230 rounds. The average double-action group size with the King Cobra was 3.775 inches. Shot placement. He was prone to going out on flights of fancy and he regarded manuals and rule books as suggestions. Held one of these at a gun show other the weekend. I want one of these and now to thin my stable of more surperfluous firearms and locate one of these gems If its anything like my Python it will beat the Smiths and Rugers (which I like and have no plans to sell) in the feel, weight, and general shootability which is probably specific to the individual shooter If the adjustable sights could be locked in place liek the Bowen Rough Countries, then I would be all for that. Just dip the cast silver into holy water, say a prayer, and youre good to go. Colt endshakes wanted to be 0.001 to 0.002. The Colt King Cobra features all-steel construction, as well as a rubber wrapped grip that's been moved rearward to help manage recoil. Ive had different issues with other revolvers, like triggers so heavy they tire my finger. Religiously. A little metal polish and a minute of careful work with the Dremel tool makes all the difference. Havent wanted to purchase any of those. I have. . And they reflected it. The Colt King Cobra with 3-inch full lug barrel (JWT for TTAG) With its 3-inch barrel, Colt has clearly released the King Cobra as an everyday concealed carry revolver. The accuracy was off compared to lead since the silver will deform as it cools. The King Cobra Target ships with wooden grips. Lets take a look anyway. For those of you whove never read Skeeter Skelton, get your liferight. Great product. I did find that the grip felt very good when grasped near the bottom. Those three distinct clicks to reset the trigger cause it to jam on rapid trigger pulls my S&W N-frame (629) and X-frame (460V) NEVER do this. One to start the cylinder turning and one to lock it up tight when you pull the trigger. The King Cobra, however, does not. Description Colt introduced the Cobra revolver in 2017, and now, Colt is ready to unveil its bigger, more-powerful brother - the King Cobra Revolver. When I move to a gun friendly state I would like the 101 as a trail gun. None of them, however, were 3 inches. Gorgeous 1992 Colt King Cobra Revolver wearing a 6 inch solid ribbed barrel and adjustable Target sights. 4. Waste of money. The challenge is getting them to write reviews. Had him on the farm a time or two for a whitetail hunt. Actually Im surprised its not the other way around since the longer cylinder will result in more free-bore (longer leade). She prefers +p from the GP; neither gun packs .357 for home duty. Colt does indeed use MIM. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Guns Listing ID: 722679Brand New 1 of 1 Colt COBRA 38 SPL Revolver engraved by BCT custom shop in Oneonta, Alabama. This is not usually the case in other makes like Ruger and Colt. Since then, Ive shot every one of the Colt snake guns, and owned six of the seven. That would just be so cool. Most people dont even know the issue exists. Colt. Maybe their design team wasnt familiar with the I-Frame and V-frame Troopers of ages past. No restocking fee on new and unopened items. The basic design has been around for over 100 years. None of them, however, were 3 inches.. The cylinder never bound, never failed to smoothly turn. The newer King Cobra Target is a phenomenally accurate and shootable gun. Recently purchased a new post 2019 Colt King Cobra 357 3. The Colt King Cobra 4 in .357 Magnum was available in stainless and blued finishes in a variety barrel lengths. Find more info at Colt.com MSRP $999 King Cobra Target .22LR in 4.25 or 6 barrel length It is an almost perfect concealed carry revolver, at least to my eye. Excellent Colt King Cobra Revolver 4" Barrel, Colt King Cobra Carry 357 Mag KCOBRA-SB2BB-S, One of a Kind Colt Combat Cobra Pre Production Sent to Lew Horton, Colt Courier Revolver In Rare 22 Long Rifle, Colt King Cobra 357 Mag 4 Inch Stainless. The GP is probably still stronger, but for practical purposes, thats mostly just a pissing contest. Marketed to l, Guns Listing ID: 731913Colts King Cobra is reincarnated for 2019 as the 6-Shot, .357 Magnum big brother of the Colt Cobra Double Action revolver. Some grips from some manufacturers for the Cobra may work on this gun. I can see no reasons against it, and so far, after six months of shooting, so good. After stapling another target to the carriage I grabbed another box of ammo and loaded up. Considering its relatively light weight, recoil in .357 Magnum is very manageable. All groups were also fired with the OEM, fiber-optic sight. Right at the top of my list is the Detective Special I let go. Since this wasnt a T&E gun and I was a little less worried about destroying it, I played around with quite a few different recipes for hand loads. Gun Review: Colt King Cobra .357 Revolver. With the easy availability of .357 Magnum brass, theres absolutely no practical reason for this loading, but I still like it. Buy the KING COBRA today and have it delivered to you shipping free. On the other hand, the results speak for themselves. Just for the sake of curiosity, I fired one more group, this time in single action. I have shot big deer weighing in at 160 lbs after they were field dressed meaning you can usually add at leas 20 per cent to the weight of the deer before it was field dressed which would have put the live weight at 192 lbs and I have done it easily with both the .38 special and the 919 mm. Unless you using the Load for 38 special.and most people wont . I followed our Revolver Testing Standard Operating Procedure for testing accuracy and handling. When reading honest reviews by real people who actually got stuck with this turkey they have been highly dissatisfied with the gun. Alas, most revolver shooting is done in DA these days, even in the sports. I found that while shooting my hand had a tendency to drift higher and higher on the neck of the grip. Here's what it's like to shoot this classic scattergun. Personally the 3 version is still the Goldilocks gun. Complete with the factory labeled to gun box and papers. Well, beauty is certainly in the eye of the beholder. I agree with others on the machining marks, the tap for the barrel threads was run too deep. My buddy was a shade tree mechanic with his own workshop. This Colt Cobra features a lightweight aluminum frame, blue finish and original wooden grips. It aint worth the spring breaking again and the round going off when the hammer is resting over live round. One particular round shot much, much better. On Kramer leather. Im also just generally curious about how these guns hold up over high round counts. Colt currently lists these guns as Out of Stock. I did A LOT of research ref. It is capable of using either .38 Special or .357 Magnum loads. For just one ounce, you get another round in the cylinder with the King Cobra. Cylinder rotates smoothly in both single and/or, Guns Listing ID: 46403The King Cobra Target was thoughtfully engineered to adapt the powerful .357 magnum King Cobra revolver to the competitive range. The most obvious differences are the King Cobra Target's longer, 4-inch tube and its adjustable sights. i have a colt king cobra 357 3in barrel .how much play should the cylinder have rotating it counter clock wise, Hmmmm Sounds like a nice revolver. In honor of the Colts 150th Anniversary in 1986 a new revolver hit the market, the .357 Magnum Colt King Cobra, a snake gun now in at least its third generation. Any idea why the change? $1,799.99. 4" barrel complete with the 150th Anniv. I thought David Souls 6 Python was the coolest revolver I had ever seen. Fuck the government. COLT KING COBRA GI#: 102226506 If any blued model comes out, Ill buy several. He, Colt Cobra, 38 Spl, 2" Barrel,6 Shot, Early Model No Barrel Shroud, Excellent Condition,About 98%Bluing,After Market Laminated Wood Grips, Circa 1962!! My G19 and Security 9 compact are the IWB carry guns (but that is rare for me). Fea UP FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION IS A NEW IN BOX, COLT KING COBRA, MODEL D, CUSTOM TWO TONE 24KT GOLD AND NICKEL PLATED, 2 INCH, .357 MAG. This is just one of those cosmetic choices that will appeal to some and not to others, and that is ultimately secondary to function. Presentation grip by Pachmayr. Colt is probably playing the smart odds that most owners wont fire 100 rounds in the guns lifetime. My range sessions broke down as such: 04 November 2019 Mythbusters did silver bullets a couple times. The front sight post is held on via set screw above the muzzle. First of all i am relatively new to guns (within about 1.5 years) and i am comparing S&W to Colt. Barrel Length: 3 in. I am extremely happy to see that same, amazing trigger present on the the Target variant, and the adjustable sights are a very welcome addition. Pieces of their heads all over the back yard. Not sure if cast can be made to be as strong as forged but with proper heat treatment its closer than you think. But the piece has to thicker because it not as strong as forged metal.
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