The Colt King Cobra features all-steel construction, as well as a rubber wrapped grip that's been moved rearward to help manage recoil. I prefer payment by USPS money order, insured next day shi. 2016 to 2023 RevolverGuy.com, All Rights Reserved, Shootists 35th Anniversary Bisley Single Seven, Field Report Standard Operating Procedure. 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. They are simply unsightly, and ruin the look of an otherwise aesthetically pleasing revolver. On my first range trip I fired four cylinders (24 rounds) through the King Cobra Target to adjust the sights and get a feel for the gun. The King Cobra Targets 4 tube features an underlug that runs its entire length. Use a rifle. That 50 fps loss in a .357 cylinder seems significant in snubbies where some .38 spec loads are already struggling to open hollowpoints reliably. Sure, Colt hung on to the all-forged revolver longer with the Python and Anaconda, but we all know how that ended up. Guns Listing ID: 37987The King Cobra Carry sports a heavy-duty frame and brushed stainless steel construction. I would ask you to lay the blame on me, where it belongs, and not on the gun. The rear sight is fully adjustable for windage and elevation. This spring design is a change from the traditional plunger-type spring you can see in the diagram below. Again its because Colt like most American Companies hire people right off the street for around not much more than minimum wage and usually with little to no training and of course with no benefits. Really, Colt just made a beautiful revolver here. The gun is still well balanced and points well. Im also just generally curious about how these guns hold up over high round counts. Last I knew, Colt is using MIM for for several parts in their 1911. I really like having the SP101 with a 4 inch barrel (though I dont use it for carry), and it is nice to see Colt (and now Kimber) offer similar carry-frame guns with 4 inch tubes. I know you dont plan on keeping it, but if you did, I suspect a trip to the polishing wheel would be in order, to get rid of the squared edges on that trigger. At 25 yards, shooting seated off a bag in single action, most commercial .357 Magnum ammo shot right around the 2-inch mark as an average of 5 rounds over 4-shot strings. It provides a very nice, clean sight picture. I can only image how good it would look blued. This includes rubber grips, hardcase, Colt King Cobra Enhanced with original factory case and manual. There are many holster options for the old King Cobras. I suspect (but this is only suspicion, and not a fact) I would guess this particular Colt mechanism isnt anywhere near as difficult to work on as the classic DA revolver mechanisms are. . 20 rounds Super Vel Super Snub 90-grain JHP, .38 Special +P Personally I retired my old Python years ago (to keep it pristine, not due to any perceived failings) and after packing a S&W 66 for awhile, got an N-frame Smith, which is a far better revolver for the pounding of hott-ish .357 rounds, which I prefer to carry in the mtns. I measured them and compared the group sizes. The Colt King Cobra Target is very similar to the previously-released King Cobra, but with some noticeable differences. We do not sell or share your information with anyone. Even then I liked the idea for carrying in the woods. Store Hours-Thurs-Fri-10AM-8PM Sat-9AM-12. Many revolvers ( even Smiths) have a light cut in the top strap from the factory. Ive read thats why pistol cartridges like 9mm do better in snubbies than youd expect, because of the extra free-bore. Colt endshakes wanted to be 0.001 to 0.002. 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. What can we learn from this target? 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. Didnt go into L.E. It was noted well before the internet became sentient. Since hes a gun guy we let him hang around. Borrowing the solid rib heavy barrel/full underlug profile of Colts Python series but coming in at a more affordable $400 smackers at the time, it was half the price of the iconic serpent. The accuracy was off compared to lead since the silver will deform as it cools. Complete with the factory labeled to gun box and papers. Not my taste, but options are good. Colts new magnum-caliber snub weighs 26-ounces and features a stainless steel barrel and frame mated to Hogue over-molded grips. I found that brass could get a little sticky with these, and had to pluck a couple pieces from the cylinder. I mentioned a tingling in my trigger finger when reviewing the 3 King Cobra. 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. Stainless Steel With Blue Hard Case Manual SPECIFICATIONS MAKE: COLT MODEL: KING COBRA STAINLESS MODEL CALIBER: 357 MAG BARREL: 4 INCH DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER RUBBER GRIPPER STYLE GRIPS WITH SILVER MEDALLIONS ORANGE ONE PIN FRONT RAMP WHITE LINE REAR SIGHT CONSIGNMENT PLEASE INSPECT YOUR NEWLY PURCHASED FIREARM FOLLOWING THESE CONDITIONS: I also had to commission Simply Rugged for a holster. CLICK HERE FOR COMMENTS Shes hell on wheels with it. Handles full FULL house H110 loads like a tank. The gun is in the King Cobra serial range with "KC. Lots of companies are making guns with MIM parts. Shot placement. $825.99. Currently, even on the owners manual, it states, The front sight is interchangeable, standard model comes with a fiber optic. It clearly does not come standard with the fiber optic insert, and the only ones available from Colt, still listed on the same website immediately next to the manual, include the brass bead. Ill keep checking back. Its called extracting value from the market. These could be reduced, with skill. On the ever-popular Smith & Wesson frame scale, the King Cobra sits right in the middle between the J-frame and the K-frame guns. The tops of the panels are deeply relieved and accommodate speedloaders nicely. This 2-in Rare Colt King Cobra Double Action Revolver Ultimate Bright Stainless serial #2605CK, .357 Magnum, 2 1/2'' barrel with a bright excellent, no doubt unfired, bore. The average, old time gun owner Yep, Vlad, thats you. Lots of odd-duck Smiths and a few very interesting ones. It's where we come to learn as a beginner; and where we return as seasoned shooters to cost-effectively enjoy more time at the range. With regards to recoil: one definitely feels .357 Magnum ammo. You need to know where the front end is pointed, and with a 3-inch barrel, very small changes at your end make a big difference down range. It is an interesting read. And the classic Colts are too cool. This is the first one to cause actual pain to the point that Im self-limiting my practice time with it. It was not a production model though. And yet, this is smaller than a K frame. No matter how careful you are. Secondly, the shape of the grip is not ideal, at least for me. I do love me a wheel gun. Delsin Rowe is the main protagonist and playable character, a young Native-American man who later realizes hes a Conduit with special powers. Most people dont even know the issue exists. Now the only time I carry the .357 is when its filled with snake shot. I ended up purchasing the K6, but intend to pick up a King Cobra as well. EDITED TO ADD: Theres nothing definitive in this last test, unfortunately. I found that while shooting my hand had a tendency to drift higher and higher on the neck of the grip. Proof testing is those hot loads +30%. 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 The Colt King Cobra 4 in .357 Magnum was available in stainless and blued finishes in a variety barrel lengths. Stainless finish. After I fired the first Dot Torture iteration I withdrew my target carriage back to my position. I have never heard of that either although it makes perfect sense: Things like pistol-whipping someone with the butt of a Colt DA revolver can cause it to go out of time. Theres a Aztec-pyramid-lookin feature on the right side of the rebound lever, and those facets on the pyramid-lookin thing control the rise/drop of the bolt, the trigger reset, etc. I like the gun, a lot. Although I like a shiny brass bead, I like a tritium front sight a whole lot more, and would very much like to replace my brass bead with a Tritium or fiber optic insert. Local guy, though a transplant from Miami. Thank you Buds for the best price and excellent delivery time for my Colt King Cobra 357 Magnum . This is not John Waynes revolver it is a modern work of art! As readers have pointed out in previous reviews, these groups could certainly be tightened by resting the gun and firing in single-action, but I dont feel that test reflects how the gun will be used and am far more interested in practical accuracy. This Colt Cobra features a lightweight aluminum frame, blue finish and original wooden grips. This 2-inch barrel spurred hammer King C, SN# 121XX 2" BARREL BLUE FINISH- SHOWS SIGNS OF BLUE WEAR LOCKS UP TIGHT IVORY GRIPS EXCELLENT CONDITION NO BOX, Guns Listing ID: 726616We have a really nice Colt King Cobra chambered in .357 magnum with a 6 shot cylinder and 4\" barrel manufactured in 1994. As soon as I presented the gun I knew something was drastically wrong. 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. Probably the same impact as (and I dont have ballistics in front of me, so just take this for the general point Im trying to make) as a .38 SPL with a 6 barrel. This "retro" gun is extremely hard to find in Colt's release of the Cobra lineup, COLT KING COBRA TARGET SB4TS 4.25 INCH BARREL 357 MAGNUM DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER. Only one of my hand loads, a recreation of the Skeeter Skelton .38 Spl +P+++ load, ever had any trouble ejecting from the cylinder, as long as I gave the ejector rod a solid press. He did have a thing about werewolves. Kinda my point. I bought a Colt King Cobra brand new in the 80's. It had a 4" barrel, a red ramp front sight and a white outline adjustable rear sight (ala S&W N . When I got the King Cobra, I noticed a bit of cylinder end shake. 3. The one Python I truly wanted (owned and traded a 6 inch blue and a 4 inch nickel) was a 2.5 inch Stainless as a woods gun. Those are not small advantages. So, what kind of benefit package does kapo bloomberg give you? 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Price $899.00. I recovered the target, filled in the marginal data, and stowed it. He agreed , after shooting it , that something was terrible wrong with this gun. 126 rounds GECO 158-grain FMJ, .38 Special Ive owned two other 6 blue and one 4 nickel. When I let him work on my hooptys he did a good job. At colt gun store, we offer a wide variety of colt guns. It aint worth the spring breaking again and the round going off when the hammer is resting over live round. Bigger deeper holes. COLT KING COBRA TARGET 4" STAINLESS 098289001306 G-30100338-1 EES 4 INCH " BARREL KCOBRA-SB4TS Ferndale, MI 48220 . The 12 month average price is $1,004.92 new and $697.77 used. As an aside, read your reply to my comment on RMK. A blessing is a bonus against run-of-the-mill goblins, as well. Beyond my reloading experiments, I got to shoot quite a few different rounds from commercial manufacturers. (By the way, after shooting 700 rounds, I cleaned the gun and measured the end shake and found no discernible difference than when I pulled it out of the box.). The original King Cobras were offered in multiple barrel lengths. Featuring a 4in barrel, adjustable rear sight, elevated fiber optic front sight, and custom wood medallion grips, the Target is the . For every SA Bullseye or PPC shooter out there, theres probably a half-dozen IDPA, IPSC, or ICORE shooters who will trigger cock the gun. The all-stainless steel Colt Cobra revolver is built for concealability. What people need to remember about Colt revolvers is this: Their action is set to lock up tight just as the hammer reaches maximum rearward excursion. Beyond a little more end shake than I was expecting, my Colt King Cobra also has some play in the rotation of the cylinder during lock-up. Grips: Hogue OverMolded Entdecke Colt Python CCW Hand Made Leather Concealment Holster EDC in groer Auswahl Vergleichen Angebote und Preise Online kaufen bei eBay Kostenlose Lieferung fr viele Artikel! For a wheel gun that will be with you for a lifetime, and perform when others fail, shop Omaha Outdoors for a Colt revolver. I think Colts probably made a good choice to retain the narrow, DA trigger face of the baseline, New King. The GP100 with a 3 barrel weighs 36 ounces. 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. .357 mag is just a loud .38 in short barrels. Still chambered in .357 Magnum, the reboot came standard with a full-lug 3-inch barrel and was announced just in time for last years National Shooting Sports Foundations SHOT Show in Las Vegas. Im just hoping you can see the utility of showing readers that a given gun is capable of at least 2.1 groups at 25 yards, for example. Unfortunately not much; my results here werent as definitive as I had hoped theyd be. 4. By comparison, Smith & Wessons Model 60 stainless 2-inch in the same caliber has a retail of $729 but only has a five-shot capacity. Are trigger shoes just for competition guns, or combat weapons? Many folks consider the ideal end shake to be zero. Well also I train a bit with them just so I know how to use them should I ever have to be relying on one. Guns Listing ID: 714277MAKE - COLTMODEL - KING COBRAFINISH - STAINLESS STEELBARREL - 6\"CALIBER - 357 MAGNUMCAPACITY - 6GRIPS - RUBBERCONDITION - EXCELLENTFEATURES - COMES WITH LEATHER HOLSTER, Guns Listing ID: 714263MAKE - COLTMODEL - KING COBRAFINISH - STAINLESS STEELBARREL - 2\"CALIBER - 357 MAGNUMCAPACITY - 6GRIPS - RUBBERCONDITION - EXCELLENTFEATURES - COMES WITH ORIGINAL BOX, PAPE, This is a very nice example of a scarce 4" Colt Cobra revolver, manufactured in 1967 and chambered in .38 Special. This appears to be a riff off the Colt Trooper Mk III or V, but thats just from a SWAG looking at one picture of the internals. Made the old Redhawks look lithe and smooth. . I will talk about my reasoning though. SOLD Manufacturer: Colt Model: King Cobra Serial Number: KV1887 Caliber Info: .357 See all listings by Patak-Phillips Print this listing I believe 2 inch barrel, and a factory bobbed hammer. Finally, the line has also expanded to include a King Cobra Target version introduced late last year, featuring a 4.25-inch barrel, adjustable rear sight, elevated fiber optic front sight, and custom Altamont wood medallion grips. Like my kids, Im toughest on the guns I like. Shot placement. I like a drop point, but I definitely prefer a large blade with an upswept point more. And I am very secure in my experience and my opinions on firearms. But, I dream! *We Never share your email without your permission. I will keep you guys in the loop as to how the 3 King Cobra holds up. Then again I just use them for fun. Former gun slinger, current gun writer. thats not one of the easily replaced guns of my accumulation. Said it before. Except my 6 stainless Python is not in play. Considering its relatively light weight, recoil in .357 Magnum is very manageable. This is an excellent size; while technically designated a small frame, it handles and shoots like a real revolver. 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. That may be possible at some point; currently we dont have a Kimber and a Colt in the same place. No restocking fee on new and unopened items. At 3 inches, it was far outside every other round, and recoil was stout. I think the .357 Mag caliber helps to make up for any loss of muzzle velocity by using a shorter 3 barrel. (Thats just me). Dont read them. 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. So folks who buy a 357 and load 38s would be better served ( ballistically) with 38 special. I plan to keep shooting it and shooting with some Magnum ammo. Colt's King Cobra is reincarnated for 2019 as the 6-Shot .357 Magnum big brother of the Colt Cobra Double Action revolver. The Skeeter Load was one many used in 357 Smiths. Unique to this model is a grip that places form over function, but that problem is easily rectified. Wouldnt surprise me. With the 648 my double-action group was 4 and my single-action group was 1.8125 inches, an improvement of about 55%. And you counted his fingers and toes when he was finished. This Colt was produced in 1955. If that rebound levers geometry is tweeked for whatever reason in a classic Colt DA, the timing of the gun falls apart quickly. Buy the KING COBRA today and have it delivered to you shipping free. Double action revolvers have a lot going on in the trigger. Well, if you want parts that are machined out of tool steel and then hand-fit, youd better bring the cash to pay for it. For the rest of us, I do feel that this gun needs wider trigger. The S&W Targets were the same, narrowing too much at the neck, which is why most of the old wood was immediately replaced by rubberespecially in police holsters. Once you dip your toe into the Magnum realm things get a bit more sporty. Sporting a heavy-duty frame, 3-inch barrel, and brushed s Colt King Cobra .357 mag 3" (KCOBRA-SB3BB) This revolver is brand new in the hard case. PATAK-PHILLIPS FINE ARMS. MATTE STAINLESS STEEL FINISH WITH ALTAMONT WOOD GRIPS. But you always watched him while he was working. Its easy to shoot, accurate, and looks beautiful. Im not surprised those Barnes copper bullets performed so well in your revolver. The double action pull is at an average of 8 lbs 10 oz, and the single action trigger is an easy 4 lbs 4oz. When I heard that Colt was re-introducing the King Cobra earlier this year, I ordered one as fast as I could. Revolvers, even the older ones, stay timed and wear predictably with surprisingly light and smooth pull in DA or SA. Im not sure I would be either, especially given some of the knowledge he professes. From what Ive heard theyre pretty robust, so how does that fundamentally compare with the classic Colt V-spring system? With the easy availability of .357 Magnum brass, theres absolutely no practical reason for this loading, but I still like it. 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. As someone who posts very little but does read the comments, it comes across as excessive; its as if hes not really secure. All those little circles on the internal parts are dead giveaways. *Shakes fist angrily*. Some are more than other. Multiple weights, velocities, types of bullets, and two different cartridges. Elevation is adjustable by loosening and tightening a screw on the top of the sight assembly. I dont know what their spec is on this gun. I draw such a hard line because north of around 175 or so rounds the gun becomes painful to shoot. Perhaps some of the gunsmiths out there can let me know why they think this change was made in the comments. My buddies dad cast some 45 colt and 44 mag silver bullets for Halloween gifts one year, ruined the molds, they had to be very hot or they would wrinkle. This revolver has a six shot cylinder, gold bead front sight, spurred hammer, rubber gri New in box Colt King Cobra is reincarnated as the 6 Shot .357 Magnum big brother of the Colt Cobra Double action revolver. If your hands are sized differently than mine this might not be an issue, but I found it to be intolerable. http://www.patriciabriggs.com/articles/silver/silverbullets.shtml. Although, I have. . At no time did I have any round fail to fire. But if youre not, its hard to see why you would give up significant velocity for what? But a .38 Spl load matching every bit of the energy from the 124 gr 9mm NATO round? $1,799.99. 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. When I called Colt the rep. said, Yeah, Ive heard that a few times. He suggested, I buy some sand paper and sand away the rubber until the speed loader cleared the grip and lined up with the cylinder. BRAND NEW Colt King Cobra Target .357 Mag KCOBRA-SB4TS. https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/gun-review-kimber-ks6-dcr-357magnum/. They collect powder residue and are difficult to clean, but likely provide no significant structural weakening of the firearm. Sorry those great looking stocks didnt work out! Ive shot it two-handed and one-handed, right and left. Averaged over the entire 20-round box, it scored at 1 1/4. The revolver uses an LL2 linear leaf mainspring and sports a fiber optic front and adjustable rear sight. 2018 COLT GUN STORE . But when you look at real selling price not MSRP, the LCR 357 sells for as much as an SP101 or more. Interestingly, both of their single-action triggers are also about a pound lighter than the King Cobra Targets. 12 rounds Buffalo Bore 125-grain JHP, .357 Magnum Dont get me wrong, 20 rounds of that 180 gr Buffalo Bore load had me needing to take a quick break. The GP is probably still stronger, but for practical purposes, thats mostly just a pissing contest. The 12 month average price is $1,184.76 new and $747.38 used. The fitment of the seam is so tight that I had to look a couple times to ascertain that yes, there are two panels. Made in 1991. Introduced first in a blued metal finish with black neoprene round butt grips, the King Cobra was only chambered in .38Spl/.357Mag and available in 4- or 6-inch formats. I will admit theyre quite handsome and extremely well-fitted. Sadly, the best Python & Colt smiths (gentlemen like Looking at your picture of the internals of this revolver, it is nothing like the innards of the E&I,s Pythons or other classic Colt revolvers. While I own an SP101 and carry it at times I dont love it the way some people do as the perfect trail gun. By tendency I mean that no matter how tightly I held on, my hand still ascended up the grip. Some better known Smith would put several bends in them to balance light with smooth. I handled one of these in store yesterday and that trigger definitely stood out along side the slimness. Extraction and ejection were positive with nearly all ammunition fired. I bobbed the hammer myself. I saw a 2.5 inch stainless NIB a while back for $3200. Still has the original box and all factory paperwork and accessories. You dont like my posts? I just had it loaded before the spring broke. It is important to point out that I am not beating up on the 610 or 648. If we cant see a Python now, a Python-like finish would be almost as good. Using a feeler gauge, this revolver came out of the factory with .003. If I were in the market for a mid-sized revolver, the King Cobra Target would make a fine trail or camp companion, bedside revolver, perhaps a light game hunter, and of course, a target revolver. If it covered more (much more) of the grips surface it might offer some purchase but as-is, this is a slick grip. Speed loader wont clear the grip. those guns were brute strong. I wanted to come up with a way to quantify just how awesome this trigger is, so I conducted two informal comparisons. Its just not true. And the top strap marks are not a big deal. Unfortunately, this grasp is takes a somewhat deliberate effort, and one I doubt I could reliably replicate under pressure. they combine to form a single, long slab of metal that scans as a bit inelegant, though I admit that after handling it for just a couple of weeks I hardly notice it. Im a little wary of that on a defensive gun of this size, but still, it should be minimal. First introduced in 1986 the King Cobra is a medium frame double-action revolver with a six round cylinder. Ive always wondered about how the hardness and light weight of silver would work in a wheel gun. Not the Colt, that beast was a turd. 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. COLT KING COBRA GI#: 102226506 Colt King Cobra 357 3 Inch Barrel Revolver. Overall, if you are into wheel guns, the Colt is worth it. I use my Ruger SP101 in .357 and have written off the worthless Colt King Cobra. 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