Appears to have the toughness of the Ruger with the adjustability of the S&W. Theres none like it, anywhere else. The six-shooter has a replaceable brass front bead front and an MSRP of $899. A shooting buddy of mine that passed 11 years ago had a stash of .45 colt rounds in baggies that his widow just found in his workshop. None of them, however, were 3 inches. If theres an upside to Hurricane Michael, the hogs have moved off the farm. After a bit of digging I found that .38 Spl +P chambered 2017 Colt Cobra revolver stocks from VZ Grips will fit the 2019 King Cobra as well. Some Rugers are built like tanks, and can handle loads with significantly increased pressures above what other handguns can handle. For example, Colts 1911 sear and disconnector are mim, but are so high quality that gunsmiths will use them for action/trigger jobs. While we do realize that Dot Torture is not intended as a handgun test, it does demonstrate something about accuracy, transitioning the gun from target-to-target, firing multiple rounds, firing with both hands, together and individually. WE ARE A PLATINUM SELLER ON GUNS INTERNATIONAL WITH NEARLY 8,000 GUN SALES. Lol. The advantages for the Rugers right now is the diversity of the line, and how easy they are to work on. With a .357 Magnum, I would have much preferred a 4-inch gun. I was personally disappointed that the new King Cobra was not a GP100/686 sized gun lie the original. Another reason could be that the barrel is not true to the flash hole (or whatever thats called on a modern revolver.) 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. The GP100 with a 3 barrel weighs 36 ounces. One of the first things to comprehend about the King Cobra is its size. The revolver seems to have been fired very little as there is a barely noticible turn ring and viturally zero burnishing on the chambers. 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. Good for carrying, more recoil in shooting. Im really glad they didnt groove it! SEE GREAT DEALS ON CLASSIC & NEW KING COBRAS, Classic Browning Light Twelve Auto-5 Review: Busting Clays With the Old Humpback Shotgun. Slight holster wear. I would be glad to bring a 3 GP 100 and 3 SP 101 for comparison with the King Cobra and a 6Gp 100 for good measure. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Caliber: .357 Magnum, .38 Spl, .38 Spl +P Cody, touch off a few rounds of .357 magnum from a 2-3 barrel over a chronograph and a few .38 +P Spl. The Colt King Cobra Target is very similar to the previously-released King Cobra, but with some noticeable differences. Colt King Cobra Target 357 Magnum 4.25in Stainless Revolver - 6 Rounds - The King Cobra Target was thoughtfully engineered to adapt the powerful .357 magnum King Cobra revolver to the competitive range. By 1990, an 8-inch model appeared. If not as an OEM part, I would at least like to see one made available as an aftermarket option. 4. I fired a total of 569 rounds in three range sessions from the Colt King Cobra Target. The fit and finish I find to be phenomenal. The Target models hammer and trigger are the same narrow hammer and trigger found on the standard King Cobra, as well. This love spans the entire new Colt revolver line. Scarce Colt King Cobra Double Action Revolver serial #0068VK, 357 Magnum, 4'' solid rib barrel with an excellent bore. I recorded two defensive .38 Special loads, two defensive .357 Magnum loads, and just for grins (or grimaces) a full-on, top-end Magnum load. Omaha Outdoors has custom and factory in stock Colt King Cobra models for sale. Double Action Only (DAO) with a bobbed hammer and a 2-inch barrel, the King Cobra Carry i, Guns Listing ID: 747018Comes with black soft case6 all blackBlack rubber colt gripsAdjustable rear sight. It seems weird to me to have a revolver in a 3 inch configuration. Colt, S&W, Rock Island Armory, Glock, Taurus I could go on and on. That guns trigger is heavier and not as smooth, though ours has gotten smoother with use. The trigger guard is enlarged to accepted gloved fingers, and the grip frame is the same small grip frame found on the standard King Cobra. I couldnt tell if this one has a double hand like the Colts of old. Epic 22 Pocket Pistol: The Beretta 71 Jaguar. Make that 7. Ill loose, uh, thats right, no sleep. I can find them for about $830 online for the few places that say they are in stock. Wouldnt surprise me. 4.25 inch barrel! All groups were fired from standing at 25 yards, in double-action. 5 rounds Speer Gold Dot Short Barrel 135-grain JHP, .357 Magnum Subscribe to our email list and get exclusive access to promotions, sales events and more! This made pulling the trigger a up-and-to-the-rear proposition rather than straight back to the rear. Odds apparently show that getting a good Colt are relatively good. Part of that is because of the history of the company, but no doubt the bigger part is because my dad kept a stainless Colt Python by the bedside. . Most of you folks howl like a ruptured duck when a guns price goes over about $600. The new value of a COLT KING COBRA STAINLESS pistol has risen $500.11 dollars over the past 12 months to a price of $1,388.47 . You will lose around 50 fps shooting Most 38 special loads in a 357 cylinder. Pretty much rationalizing out loud for my own sake. JWT, funny how worlds overlap. With its 3-inch barrel, Colt has clearly released the King Cobra as an everyday concealed carry revolver. Again, bone stock gun. Sporting a heavy-duty frame, 3-inch barrel, 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 . Reliability: * * * * * 3% Credit Card fee. The top strap and top of the barrel are subdued to reduce glare. "SN: KU2479, made circa 1998, .357 Magnum, 6"" Barrel. Any idea why the change? The King is back! I will let you guys know how that went in an upcoming follow-up. Here is a 15 part essay on trying to make a silver bullet. Were I to use it in one of these roles replacing the grip would be imperative. The only issue now is that I want the Colt or the Kimber (I still cant decide which appeals more) in all three barrel lengths. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Even then I liked the idea for carrying in the woods. Reading Cooper On Handguns in the 70s played no small part in my carrying a 1911 my entire career. https://www.luckygunner.com/labs/revolver-ballistics-test/#38spl. Still has the original box and all factory paperwork and accessories. https://soft-armor.com/. CLICK HERE FOR COMMENTS It is capable of using either .38 Special or .357 Magnum loads. There is something great about a 3 barrel! The Skeeter Load was one many used in 357 Smiths. The Colt revolver features all-steel construction, with models in matte black DLC, and rubber wrapped custom Colt grips that provide traction and recoil relief when you pull the trigger. I ended up shooting this gun very well single-handed, which I expect will most likely be how I get the first round out of any handgun in a defensive gun use. 098289001368 kcobra22sp4rfo 4 inch " barrel kcobra22-sp4rfo phoenix, az 85040: new: 12/28/2022.22 lr colt king cobra 10 shot 4" .22lr just realeased polished stainless col01368 4 inch " barrel abilene, tx 79608: new: 12/26/2022 Look at the picture of the internals of the gun in the article above. I appreciate your comment, but it only reinforces my statement: This is the first one to cause actual pain to the point that Im self-limiting my practice time with it. Multiple weights, velocities, types of bullets, and two different cartridges. There are a series of deep gouges there, just beyond the edge of the forcing cone. The double action groups were pretty good, so I wanted to see what I could do in target mode with a target load. Absent the stocks (which probably bear the stock makers design influence, much more than Colts) you could almost say that Colts did a great job of designing a Target gun for the modern era. Despite its weight the single-action trigger is incredibly crisp. ), a 10mm 610 and a .22 Magnum 648, I decided to press them into service for comparison. Like the tidbit about .38 vs .357. I carry the 101 daily, great all purpose firearm. Colt gun store offers quality colt arms(colt pistols, colt revolvers, colt rifles). But the piece has to thicker because it not as strong as forged metal. Justin, thanks for such a thorough and excellent review! Its no secret that Im not a fan of fiber optic sights, but the visible portion of the rod is a very clean, red circle that I found it be be perfectly usable in spite of my prejudices. While were on it, next time at deer camp and everyone is arguing caliber; 30-06, 308, 270, ad nausium. In my review of the 3 King Cobra I bemoaned the lack of adjustable sights. For just one ounce, you get another round in the cylinder with the King Cobra. Thixotropic DOES NOT know what the f**k hes talking about. 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!! The rear sight channel is lightly honed so that there are no shiny stops along the sight path. In everything I need a defensive firearm tool to do, the Colt King Cobra does it well. This three-inch, Goldilocks .357 has become one of my favorite handguns period, and certainly my favorite carry revolver. I swapped the Hogue Monogrip from my King Cobra onto the King Cobra Target early in the first range session. Between the fitting of the hand, the ratchet, and the bolt, the goal was to get the Colt to have absolutely no wiggle in the cylinder side to side, rotationally, or front to rear. Following the successful introduction of the Colt Cobra revolver in 2017, and marking Colts re-entry into the category they once dominated, snake number two has Collectors, This is a Rare Vintage, Unfired, NOS Colt King Cobra with the Bright Stainless finish. 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. My final score 46 out of 50, this time shooting at 5 yards. You can see the injection point on the side. 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 2018 COLT GUN STORE . 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. Shipping now. First of all i am relatively new to guns (within about 1.5 years) and i am comparing S&W to Colt. Use a rifle. It is important to point out that I am not beating up on the 610 or 648. While I own an SP101 and carry it at times I dont love it the way some people do as the perfect trail gun. The trigger common to both variants of the King Cobra with which I am familiar is narrow and square-edged. Some folks are good at staging this trigger, but Im not one of them. Grips are worn. Aftermarket grips have a crack on left side that has been glued to frame by previous owner. I prefer payment by USPS money order, insured next day shi. Colt produced around 3,000 pistols between 1955 and 1956. That the preening author hates it is icing on the cake. A 3 SP101 weighs in at 27 ounces. However, with a gun like the LCR, the 38 is around 3.5 ounces lighter to boot. Bigger deeper holes. On the ejector rod issues, one would have thought Colt would have put a larger knurled bulb on the end of the ejector rod like on the old Troopers. Totally fair. 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). Colt. Many target shooter found that maximum (+?) For sale: One (1) new in box Colt King Cobra, .357 Magnum with a 3 barrel. All Rights Reserved. I really enjoy butchery and charquterie. This placed my trigger finger in in near-perfect relation to the trigger. The King Cobra Target is comfortable with everything with a .38 stamped on it. Right at the top of my list is the Detective Special I let go. Excellent condition with box. Guns, Theft and Insurance: Are Your Firearms Covered if the Worst Happens? What Id pay good money for is low profile sights like on the S&W 640 Pro or the SP101 Wiley Clapp. Push the ejector rod and look at the cylinder faceit shines. On the upgraded Target model, Colt has certainly delivered. He did have a thing about werewolves. "Shooting .22 LR is such an important part of shooting sports. KCOBRA-SB4NS. You can unsubscribe at anytime. I also had to commission Simply Rugged for a holster. Handled a complaint for him shortly before I retired. If any blued model comes out, Ill buy several. So, what kind of benefit package does kapo bloomberg give you? Colt King Cobra 22LR 6 Inch $999.00 (Save up to 2%) Price $976.00. Ol Skeeters load scored groups triple the size of other loads. Ken Water had a great article on it in Handloader back in the day. Here's a new-in-box, SCARCE, COLT KING COBRA "TARGET" STAINLESS STEEL REVOLVER IN .357 MAGNUM. Like the GLOCK 19, the King Cobra strikes a Goldilocks-like balance of a gun thats easy to carry, easy to handle, and easy to shoot. This has been one of a couple of revolvers that make me seriously reconsider carrying a semi-automatic pistol. Lets see you compare it with the Kimber K6S 3 and maybe a Wiley Clapp GP100 3 and/or the Combat Magnum. I buy revolvers for fun guns only. Thanks for writing it. 12 rounds Buffalo Bore 125-grain JHP, .357 Magnum If you arent a Patron, please consider supporting RevolverGuy! I could do that with this revolver all day long. No revolver should have any end shake when new, its not rocket science when they manufacture these guns. Its the first part of November and absolutely no word (or gun) back from COLT ! It provides a very nice, clean sight picture. COLT KING COBRA 3" - High Polish & Plated 24K GOLD. A number of years ago Massed Ayoob commented on mine and the ivory grips I had on my 1911. This is an excellent size; while technically designated a small frame, it handles and shoots like a real revolver. That would probably make a huge difference. Made me laugh. With the firing pin on the hammer where it should be.. A wood grip option and getting rid of those tool marks would make this a solid 5-star gun. All were grouping horribly. Ive seen many guns have a dish cut out for BP fouling, but thats not what this is. The all-stainless steel Colt Cobra revolver is built for concealability. You sold me on it, but I was probably already sold anyway. Even up in the trees. At 28 ounces unloaded and at an 8-inch length, the King Cobra is big enough and heavy enough to shoot well, but light and compact enough to carry. Otherwise, you can go choose an old model leather holster thats either too big or too small. You see, we had a little group of about five of us that liked firearms. On the other hand, the results speak for themselves. If your hands are sized differently than mine this might not be an issue, but I found it to be intolerable. Then it has a double hand like the Colts of old. Colts King Cobra is reincarnated for 2019 as the 6-Shot .357 Magnum big brother of the Colt Cobra Double Action revolver. 12 rounds Federal 130-grain HST JHP 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. This weekend during load development, I drove 20 rounds of .45 Colt ammo through a Ruger Bisley. Strong enough? Now you would think Colts standard grips that come with the new gun would accommodate the most popular style speed loaders on the market? The Python Goes Stainless. Bought it a rushed backed to the barracks. I only did this test with the King Cobra Target and the 648, mainly because the 648 was the only other gun I had with me when I thought of this test. I would ask you to lay the blame on me, where it belongs, and not on the gun. Weight: 28 oz. Colts followed tradition with these Target stocks, but I agree they wont serve most shooters well. I saved the trigger stuff for last for a reason. The Colt is easily the best made out of the other 8. I was surprised by some of my own groups with this gun and wish Id had the opportunity to stretch its legs just a little more. I can butcher a deer where the only thing youll have left is a torso skeleton with a pile of guts still sitting inside the rib cage on a table, and yes that includes the tenderloins. Loaded with a hot .38 Spl and with two .357 Magnum reloads, I would never feel under-gunned. $2,295.00. Sorry. SHIP TO FFL ONLY. My target is below. Most people dont even know the issue exists. And Im pretty sure my BB, Im too lazy to get in the safe right now and double check, .38 special 110 grain copper hollowpoints are loaded with Barnes bullets as well. Thank you Buds for the best price and excellent delivery time for my Colt King Cobra 357 Magnum . We are not kidding when we say we couldnt do it without you. One thing about cast metalit doesnt stretch very well. Quick and powerful, it every bit lives up to its namesake. Snub nose Colt Cobra in very good condition. At no point did the revolver fail in any way. Rugers are certainly easy to work on, as are S&Ws. $825.99. Total: 165 rounds, 12 November 2019 Notably, these were fired after 350+ rounds with no cleaning, which may have had something to do with it.. Subscribe to our email list and get exclusive access to promotions, sales events and more! Colt Cobra Stainless 2.1" Revolver 38 Special 6 RD Hyena B Colt Cobra Stainless 2.1" Revolver 38 Special 6 RD, Colt Cobra Classic Stainless 2.1" Revolver 38 Special 6 RD, Colt Bright Cobra 6 RD 38 Special 2" Stainless Revolver. Gun is brand new with box. Double action revolvers have a lot going on in the trigger. 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