I dont think my small town gun stores carry them. Need Help?service@guns.comCall (866)582-4867, PO Box 1131 13800 Nicollet Blvd Burnsville, MN 55337 2023Guns.com. Now sit down and ponder what that means for how solid the lockup feels. Make the same gun in a nice A. Sort of, I suffer from MD and am slowly loosing the use of my hands (legs, arms, ect.) We spend a day shooting and comparing it to S&W K frames and J Frames. 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. Interesting reading, I dont believe any of it. Q. The Cobra was made infamous when Jack Ruby used a Colt Cobra .38 to kill Lee Harvey Oswald on November 24, 1963. At $699 MSRP, that type of blued finish just isnt possible these days. Then come out with the Detective Specials again. For full auction info and info on other online ammo & sporting goods auctions visit www.paauctioncenter.com. The other snake revolvers had OK-to-nice finishes, but they were not the Royal Blue of the Python. The relatively generous length of the ejector rod helps facilitate the ejection of spent cartridge cases. Thanks , Bob. The Cobra was a version of the Colt Detective Special, and both were made on Colts D frame. Have you ever heard of the term the past repeats itself well this is exactly whats going on people have been Auto crazy for the last 30 years now we want something else a little different and a lot of these new automatic handgun Shooters have not spent any or very little time behind the trigger of a big bore revolver. And beautiful. Colt also offers a tritium front sight as an upgrade. The new Kimber revolver at least looks great for the money. As a new Police Officer back in 1969 after graduation one of the first things was the purchase of an off duty gun. Like you said if I want to junk revolver Ill borrow a Charter Arms or a Taurus. Ive carried a Taurus 605 as my everyday carry gun for several years and have never had a problem with it. I personally Believe The Colt 1851 is the most beautiful firearm ever produced. I just replaced it with the Ruger LCR 9 when the Colt made it in steel . You can always deal with too short, but not too long. I can shoot my K. Cobra much better & am hoping the new Cobra is a good compromise & hoping them to upgrade it. Items you may find in this auction include 500 firearms to include modern & collectible rifles, shotguns, muzzle loaders, revolvers and pistols. 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. You could get the Cobra in .38 Special, .32 Colt New Police, .22 LR, and a few were produced in .38 S&W. 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. 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. Colt's Manufacturing Company LLC A few. What the market really needs is a good hunk of American steel. Does anyone think that they will continue Manufacturing the snake gun series into the king cobra anaconda and python? The fit and finish of this gun is crap. 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. 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. Actually, the Boys in Brazil are cranking out some really nice stuff nowadays. For more information, visit https://www.colt.com/Catalog/Revolvers/Cobra. 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. Only the Python and the custom shop got the extraordinary level of attention that the author is thinking of here. Would it have killed them to polish the thing? COLT (In Stock) 3.0 (3) 642 .38 SPECIAL+P REVOLVER. The trigger pull needed some work. And this was refinished and repaired in 2007 so its been 10 years but I had sent another Colt back just recently and had the same bluing done they call it royal blue finish and it looks just as good as my 6 inch python thats never even been shot. I just dont get it. How Much does it weights empty.Is recoil the same than the Glock 17/19? 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. Im no exception; in fact, the very first handgun I purchased with my own money was a Colt Lawman. https://www.colt.com/Catalog/Revolvers/Cobra, https://www.gunsamerica.com/Search.aspx?Keyword=Colt%20cobra, An Israeli .308 AK? How about a Smith and Wesson level of fit and finish, guys? The Detective Special here is the older, pencil barrel one and goes 25 ounces loaded (who cares what an empty gun weighs.. you dont put it in your holster or belt empty, do you?) I remember the 90s like it was yesterday and I can remember seeing a lot of revolvers not just the snake series guns but Smith and Wesson Taurus and a half a dozen other ones sitting in the gun cabinets constantly collecting dust. I hope it turns out to be a commercial success for Colt they need one. Mine too! Colt wanted to use the trigger of the Python as the baseline for what it wanted in the new Cobra. That was a non-answer to why its not aluminum. Feature Articles, He is right about the Bulldog having no competition at the moment. Served me well for many years. 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. Get Guns.com offers and news!! Should he have kept it a secret? You could shrink the height and width a. The Python 6 and 4.25 revolvers the Cobra and King Cobra in the Colt stables. 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. 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? Back to the Colt, I see where its finally making it out to a few hands on reviewers (late June 2017). The success of the Cobra saw Colt bring two more of its iconic revolvers out of retirement. colt, For Colt to come up with this gun as a namesake.holy shit.are you kidding me.wow Colt.what a shame. The pain on the hand is prominent after practicing. Again keep up the good work. 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. Its there, but we all know it wont look like polished steel. This gun is a winner. Things like this happen when you hire a VP from Sony Entertainment to make your critical decisions. With its small frame, 2-inch barrel, an unloaded weight of 25-ounces, it makes for an ideal carry or backup gun. I have been a Colt fan all my life. They should make it again . This new design appears to be more where it should be. 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. 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. When I dress Western, nothing beats the classic good looks of my Smith & Wesson (S&W) 586 .357 revolver. The new Colt Cobra and King Cobra models are not medium frame revolvers like the old King Cobra. Maybe reintroducing their Snake gun line will keep them above water. But the gun look absolutely amazing just like the day I bought it in 1983. Buy At Auction. Colt claims it is as smooth or smoother than the original cobra's. They also said that the metal was stronger and a .357 might be in the future. Great informative post, thank you. New Colt King Cobra Target Doesn't Work. That's on purpose, as it is not proofed for the higher .357 Magnum pressures. I would like to have seen it in the original aluminum. You could choose between 2-, 3-, 4- and 5-inch barrels. Has the shrouded ejector (making it the 2nd edition). Source: Problem 1 (after one month of ownership) = Broken firing pin (sent to colt, one month to be returned) Problem 2 (after one more month) = Broken hammer exactly like sikov's (sent to colt, one month to return) The machinists who made the guns what they were have moved on and Colt in the post-bankruptcy worldmight not have the cash to invest in restarting the line properly. Retain the allure of the Python by offering only a limited run every year. Comparing a Colt t a Night Hawk??? They laughed it off and got the defective gun out of sight as quick as possible but not before a bunch of us realize what was going on and reported it to our friends and I believe the truth about guns had something about it too maybe in this article previously. Never was much of a Colt lover but wish I had scooped up more of those unpopular snake guns in the 90s when you literally couldnt give them away. And it's not just for defense against four-legged attackers. Thats far more than what most average income gun owners can afford. Discontinued in 2005, it remains one of the highest requested line of firearms to be brought back from the graveyard. Leave the .357s to longer barrels where they belong. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. They should have been making the Magnum Carry, Detective Special, and the Cobra (light weight) right along. I almost slapped down my credit card right then and there, but Im married so Ive been saving up for it. Colt has made it clear that this is the First offering. Will you give an in-depth review of the Nighthawk, please? Optic Ready Smith & Wesson M&P9 M2.0. I dont have high hopes for the return of the Colt snake line. 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. Carried it a tour and a 1/2 and it came in quite handy on several occasions. Will wood grips for previous Colt models fit? The author was impressed by the design, operation and performance of the new Colt Cobra. 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. What is the reason for this, in this day of superlight guns? Dont make them generally available. Gist of what I heard: 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. Acting like a spoiled brat if you ask me. The Colt Cobra is a snubnose revolver, and is a lighter version of the Colt Detective Special. 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. Wondering if you could comment on grips for this gun. Back in the mid 90s they couldnt give the King Cobras away. I dont expect Master Blue but still, this Cobras finish is pretty dreary. We all have a story to tell about or involving a Colt revolver. I have had the cylinder on a J-frame bind after two or three cylinders. The new Python has a 5-pound trigger pull, and it isn't clean and crisp. Yall dont live in real life. The Anaconda also ships with Hogue rubber grips, which help dampen recoil. 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. I spoke with customer service rep at Colt. Next post: An Israeli .308 AK? As close to time travel as you could find in Faulkner County. The market is already absolutely saturated with striker fired polymer wonder 9s. These guns are now held to extremely tight tolerances and Colt isnt shy about rejecting even the smallest flaws. The new models are updated small frames like the old Detective Special and Diamondback. The finish on the original Cobra was rather utilitarian by comparison to the Python. We simply have not had a large selection of revolvers to choose from when it comes to full size revolvers. The main issues that are being reported on are cylinder lockup and light primer strikes. 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. Fans of Colt revolvers have been clamoring for a new model for years, and the Colt Cobra addresses that desire. (Photo: Kristin Alberts/Guns.com). Wow too bad you cant read and comprehend. the Chrome versions seem out of place today Muzzle jump and flip, commonly associated with small revolvers, is nonexistent on the Cobra. We are building all Cobras right here in our factory in West Hartford, Connecticut.. Now we will see if the name can pull them back. The little Colt Cobra arrived in an innocuous brown cardboard box. There were even Colt revolvers that had a rather rough, completely utilitarian finish to them eg, the New Service revolvers. 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. No ones making any false claims here brother. Colt's 357 Magnum Concealed Carry Revolver Returns. That $200-$300 will buy a lot of ammo. The success of the Cobra saw Colt bring two more of its iconic revolvers out of retirement. Well, after reading all this, I know now why the older S&W and Colts are demanding higher prices than the new models. A target load of a 148-grain wadcutter at 700 fps offers excellent accuracy. Colt CAN make high end firearms, their latest 45/70 custom Gatling gun and BAR 3006 semi auto version are works of art. 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. EVEN BETTER THAN THE COLT COBRA is the original DETECTIVE SPECIAL with a 3 barrel Better balance and longer sight radius. To gunsmith came over started messing with it and then started taking it apart at that point they couldnt figure out why the gun locked up so they put it in a lock box and put it back with the rest of their gear. This seems to be SOP for any new gun these days regardless of manufacturer. Disregard.more comments popped up as I was writing the above. Thank you for reminding me of such wonderful memories from my childhood! Accurate? 38 round is more than enough with +p. The all-stainless steel Colt Cobra revolver is built for concealability. Nor anywhere near as light as the Charter Bulldog. 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. And if you read the article, thanks for saying it looks like my Detective Special. The cylinder is going to get worn to shit because Colt didn't take the effort to have it drop in the recesses. Stay in the know. The last handgun I purchased was a Smith and Wesson model 5906; its 2 1/4 pounds of solid American stainless steel thats at least as old as I am and both looks and shoots better than a new polymer gun, at least in my opinion. 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. I had one, and fired several other pythons that belonged to an uncle. Q. And I thought the K6 was vaporware too until last week. This trigger is worthy of the name Colt, and honestly, it is every bit as good as that of the last Python I shot. Here's what it's like to shoot this classic scattergun. 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. Not meant to disparage, but to point out that the downgrade Troopr looks a lot nicer than the new Cobra. Q. Remington's Nylon 66 semi-automatic .22 LR rifles have grown from 1950s bargain buys to 21st century collectors darlings. i mean, what the hell were you expecting? The IWI Galil ACE Full Review, US Responds to Russians After Shooting Down Syrian Fighter Jet: We will not hesitate to defend ourselves. Alberts achieved six-shot. The original Cobra wasnt this type of gun it had an aluminum frame and was a five-shot cylinder. The design work began where the last generation of Detective Special, the SF-VI, left off. grip helps. Nov 5, 2022 at 2:55pm via mobile. Those 12 and 16 ounce revolvers are too light. The revolver features a generous ejector rod despite its short barrel as well as a full underlug. Demand was so strong upon its release, the Cobra was often difficult to find. .38 Special, I see that the extractor rod is still a bit short with the 2 brl. The fit and finish was outstanding and the trigger pull (SA and DA) was a glass-rod dream. So I carry a Charter Arms Police Undercover because its over 20 oz and holds SIX rounds. 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. Trigger pull is rated from the factory between 7- and 9-pounds in double-action, and 3- to 4-pounds in single-action. Fourth, offer a shrouded hammer variant as well. This is a natural change in climate sort of speak. The revolver features a generous ejector rod despite its short barrel as well as a full underlug. That would be the bomb. I have the original Colt Cobra Agent Aluminum Alloy 38, mfg in 1977. 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? 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. on the trigger pull. They Python, yes, hand polished, hand-fitted parts that worked like lubricated glass.
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