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. 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 UNABLE TO PAY FULL AMOUNT TODAY? Use a rifle. Gets horribly filthy working or camping, soap and water clean up, some light oil, good to go. 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. The trigger on this King Cobra is clearly MIM. Still has the original box and all factory paperwork and accessories. But the piece has to thicker because it not as strong as forged metal. Its the when I see them part thats the hardest. Were I to use it in one of these roles replacing the grip would be imperative. His product is five star. Its in my safe today. I have never heard of that either although it makes perfect sense: More specifically, its lack thereof. You can get different barrel lengths with the Ruger and factory holsters should be easier to get. Now I saw they are under-challenged. I wouldnt be mad at an experienced shooter choosing to carry these for defensive purposes. 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. Colt's King Cobra is reincarnated for 2019 as the 6-Shot .357 Magnum big brother of the Colt Cobra Double Action revolver. Other scribes had noted it in their work but Ken wrung it out a little more. Living in the south, the stainless guns went like hotcakes even though they ran 50% more than carbon steel Pythons. Im not sure what it is, but I find a 6 lb trigger on a GLOCK unacceptable while the greater part of 9 lbs on a revolver like this one feels light and easy. The Lucky Gunner lab is a great, exhaustive work evaluating load penetration. As a carry magnum revolver, the King Cobra is about perfect in size. If your going to make junk then your going to have to be competitive with all the other junk that is currently being made today and the Colt is not competitive. With the firing pin on the hammer where it should be.. What can we learn from this target? Im really glad they didnt groove it! Stay in the know. If not as an OEM part, I would at least like to see one made available as an aftermarket option. 25 rounds Fiocchi 148-grain wadcutter, .38 Special Even has the origina Colt King Cobra .357MAG Revolver Single action/ Double Action 4.25" Long stainless steel barrel Stainless steel frame Six shot capacity stainless steel cylinder Adjustable target r NO Credit Card Fees Like the Other Guys !! Ive been waiting for this review ever since you said you were planning on it. Though it stretched the budget, I listened to Mikes advice and purchased my T&E sample, and Im so glad I did. My G19 and Security 9 compact are the IWB carry guns (but that is rare for me). Each one of these reviews costs several hundred dollars and many hours of time. Shoots 357 Mag and 38 Special. 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. Reloads were conducted with a HKS 10 speedloader. Featuring a 4\" barrel, adjustable rear sig, Colt Cobra .38spl Revolver dated to 1964. (Photo: Guns.com). Show Only Guns SUBJECT TO PR, This Colt Cobra was manufactured in 1977 and remains in very good overall condition. 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. Since I got the King Cobra early this year, I have at least 500 full pressure .38 Special rounds through it, and another couple hundred .357 Magnums. OK, the V-spring question(s). The double action groups were pretty good, so I wanted to see what I could do in target mode with a target load. Odds apparently show that getting a good Colt are relatively good. Colt King Cobra, Stainless, 2" .357Magnum KCOBRA-SB2BB-S In stock $899.95 Add to Cart Colt Python 357 Mag 6RD 4.25" Stainless Steel - Walnut Target Grip PYTHONSP4WTS In stock $1499.95 Add to Cart Colt Anaconda 44 Mag 6RD 6" Stainless Steel ANACONDA-SP6RTS Out of stock Out of stock Colt Anaconda 44 Mag 6RD 8" Stainless Steel ANACONDA-SP8RTS So did Bill Jordan, Skeeter Skeleton and many others that I cut my teeth on. The trigger common to both variants of the King Cobra with which I am familiar is narrow and square-edged. COLT KING COBRA CARRY. Double action revolvers have a lot going on in the trigger. Pieces of their heads all over the back yard. Took it to the range and had the Rangemaster shoot it because I could not get an acceptable grouping . I like the gun, a lot. 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. In some of the groups recorded below you will notice printing to the left. But how the bolt tail fell off the rebound lever controlled how the bolt rose/fell in the timing cycle. There is very little wear on the finish, but plea, "SN:H64009. The average, old time gun owner Yep, Vlad, thats you. With an overall length of 9.25-inches, the six-shot full-lug target revolver is pitched for use by competitive shooters and those who just like to hit the range. I dont prefer these grips at all, and will replace them with wood or laminate stocks as soon as I can. And to be honest, we dont disagree about the hammer, eithermostly, haha. Damn you! Built like a cannon, this double-action, 6-shot, .357 Magnum model sports a heavy-duty frame with brushed stainless steel construction. People like to say that the advantage is that Ruger is somehow better suited to handling by being overbuilt but them being overbuilt is due to the way they manufacture rather than some brilliant design. Well, beauty is certainly in the eye of the beholder. An interesting comparison would be the 3 King Cobra with the 3 Kimber K6S. Colt revolvers are known for their superior craftsmanship and ergonomics. All the small parts, that have those little recessed circles all over them? Showing they were serious about the series, Colt followed up with the King Cobra Carry. Made me laugh. But it is a 6" Colt Cobra Stainless box with a K prefix serial. Sorry. Gotta have one of these as a carry piece! Beyond all that, its light weight and design makes it easy to carry close to the body and still draw quickly. Will people buy it? When I dress Western, nothing beats the classic good looks of my Smith & Wesson (S&W) 586 .357 revolver. So folks who buy a 357 and load 38s would be better served ( ballistically) with 38 special. The cylinder accepts the old Colt Detective Special pattern speedloaders. Add to Cart. End shake is nothing more than the forward and backward movement of the cylinder. So use the full bore .357 loads and youll get more ME out of the 3 than most factory loads get out of a 4. I cant wait to see where this trend goes, and Im proud that RevolverGuy is leading the way on reporting about it. The GP is half a pound heavier than the Colt. 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 . 9mm Pistol, Gun Review: Taylors & Company TC9 1873 SA Single Action Revolver, Classic Gun Review: Marlin Model 39 .22 Lever Action Rifle, http://www.patriciabriggs.com/articles/silver/silverbullets.shtml. These loads will never be fired. Ruger revolvers are stronger than Smiths, not because they use more metal, but because the metal is more strategically placed. Reliability: * * * * * . I got a legitimate 1100+ fps from the bullet, which is about 75 fps more than the math told me Id get with a 3-inch barrel, perhaps because it was 100+ degrees outside. Colts King Cobra is reincarnated for 2019 as the 6-Shot .357 Magnum big brother of the Colt Cobra Double Action revolver. The muzzle crown is deeply recessed and the front sight sits atop a comparatively lofty pedestal. 2016 to 2023 RevolverGuy.com, All Rights Reserved, Shootists 35th Anniversary Bisley Single Seven, Field Report Standard Operating Procedure. The most obvious differences are the King Cobra Targets longer, 4-inch tube and its adjustable sights. A knife with a upswept point, especially with a sharpened false edge, is too likely to prick a gut. It is your money, your time, and your choice. 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. We can stay at 7. Colt is probably playing the smart odds that most owners wont fire 100 rounds in the guns lifetime. Lol. Some Rugers are built like tanks, and can handle loads with significantly increased pressures above what other handguns can handle. Ive had different issues with other revolvers, like triggers so heavy they tire my finger. 3. Complaints run the gamut of crude workmanship, lousy trigger pulls, poor accuracy etc. Of course, since they are immediately all sold out the second Colt offers them, they actually go online for $2.500. Please try a new zip code and search again. Otherwise I had no issues at all, despite performing no maintenance at all for the entirety of this test. And I am very secure in my experience and my opinions on firearms. The GP is half a pound heavier than the Colt., In a revolver, 8oz isnt a big difference, there IS a big difference between the SP101 and the GP100, the GP100 being a much more robust handgunnothing wrong with the SP101, except the GP100 is a better choice. The Target models hammer and trigger are the same narrow hammer and trigger found on the standard King Cobra, as well. My supreme disappointment with the Colt King Cobra lies just under the top strap. cgray, the only thing I said is that Col. Jeff Coopers monthly articleCooper On Handguns had an enormous influence on my weapon of choice for my career. I prefer 4 + generally with revolvers. Proper heat treating makes a world of difference in cast steel. No Reserve! They collect powder residue and are difficult to clean, but likely provide no significant structural weakening of the firearm. The problem was price and location. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. I will grant Rugers have a stronger design with no side plate. The lack of options from the factory is pretty disappointing. I believe I am now in the possesion of actual .45 colt rounds loaded with silver bullets. I do wish fixed revolver sights were better (almost universally). I will address sights in greater detail further down the page. Capacity: 6 rounds Trigger pulls. Opening the gun up, youll find no chattering or rough parts hiding in the lock work. Technical Inspection If your hands are sized differently than mine this might not be an issue, but I found it to be intolerable. The company has few quality control people that is self evident or the revolvers would not be leaving the factory so crudely made and with so many problems that are being complained about by unhappy customers. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. If youd like input on how we put these articles together, please consider supporting us via Patreon. Question. While were on it, next time at deer camp and everyone is arguing caliber; 30-06, 308, 270, ad nausium. Weirdly the single-action pull was heavy, both proportionally and absolutely. cgray, I bought my first 1911 circa 1982. It seems weird to me to have a revolver in a 3 inch configuration. you might learn something. Unfortunately, it is a little tainted as they used 357 magnum revolvers to test both 38 sp3ciala and 357 loads. The revolver uses an LL2 linear leaf mainspring and sports a fiber optic front and adjustable rear sight. Troopers who were issued 4 nickel Colt Pythons. KCOBRA22-SP6RFO. MSRP: $899 (retail about the same). 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. Not the Colt, that beast was a turd. Style and Appearance: * * * There was one other spring, and that was the bolt lift spring, a little coil spring under the head of the bolt. The 3 revolver seems like a good IWB gun (similar to G19). An example. Lots of companies are making guns with MIM parts. Colt currently lists these guns as Out of Stock. The King Cobra, however, does not. I measured them and compared the group sizes. A 3 with adjustable sights.oboy~! 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!! 1 Review . Another reason could be that the barrel is not true to the flash hole (or whatever thats called on a modern revolver.) Colts revolvers are famous for two things: stacking triggers and a bank vault lock-up. There isnt much cylinder movement at all in the new King Cobra, but its there. Im a little wary of that on a defensive gun of this size, but still, it should be minimal. Without this set screw tightened the rear sight blade travels very easily. We are not kidding when we say we couldnt do it without you. The gun is really good looking, with great style and a brushed stainless polish done better than anyone in the business. As I said, it gets a little lively, but Im kind of curious about that, too. 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. Colt King Cobra 357 3 Inch Barrel Revolver. One thing about cast metalit doesnt stretch very well. Since I had already purchased this one, I went ahead and fed it a very steady diet of my own reloaded rounds. The wrong ammo can make any gun shoot poorly. That includes many F.H.P. 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. 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. Very good condition six-shot snubnose COBRA with a very good bore & wooden grips in very good condition. Ok. No Box. this gun. Here's a new-in-box, SCARCE, COLT KING COBRA "TARGET" STAINLESS STEEL REVOLVER IN .357 MAGNUM. COLT KING COBRA TARGET 4" STAINLESS 098289001306 G-30100338-1 EES 4 INCH " BARREL KCOBRA-SB4TS Ferndale, MI 48220 . The King Cobra has three distinct clicks before the trigger is fully reset and ready to turn the cylinder and cock the hammer again. 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. Leaving service after eight years in the U.S. Marines, Justin continues his involvement with a variety of government agencies to this day. This issue presented itself immediately with the King Cobra Target. But..He needed adult supervision at every moment. Ive read thats why pistol cartridges like 9mm do better in snubbies than youd expect, because of the extra free-bore. I called Colt, and the representative I talked to told me they have sent samples to Bianchi and Blade Tech. You, and your handguns, are going to get wet. and most likely I had a front sight for the whole thing. That would be more informative than only showing it can get 4.0 with a particular load. (1) The overall length of a .357 Magnum cartridge is about 1/8th inch longer than a .38 Special cartridge. The set screw had loosened so much during the first 75 rounds of fire that the front blade had gone flying. It has a 3" barrel and stainless finish. Those are limited as well. https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/gun-review-kimber-ks6-dcr-357magnum/. 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. Add to Cart. Before taking it to the range. Grips are worn. COPYRIGHT 2021, THETRUTHABOUTGUNS.COM. The LCR is waaaaay cheaper to make than an SP101. Stainless finish. 2018 COLT GUN STORE . 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. 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. I managed to pull a 49 of 50 possible at four yards Not bad at all! You and me and 6 other people would buy them. 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. Havent wanted to purchase any of those. Just stumps left for necks. 5 rounds Buffalo Bore 180-grain LFN, .357 Magnum The fitment of the seam is so tight that I had to look a couple times to ascertain that yes, there are two panels. View the current price and value of new and used a COLT KING COBRA 4 based on 101 sold items over the past year. Handles full FULL house H110 loads like a tank. I like that! I fired a total of 569 rounds in three range sessions from the Colt King Cobra Target. Excellent. What Id pay good money for is low profile sights like on the S&W 640 Pro or the SP101 Wiley Clapp. Handling is assessed via the Dot Torture drill, which we fire twice: once within the first 100 rounds, and once within the last 100 rounds. Colt. . 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. There are few firearms that have excited me like the new Colt King Cobra. The most obvious differences are the King Cobra Target's longer, 4-inch tube and its adjustable sights. With Fiocchis 148-grain wadcutter in single action I was able to produce a 2 1/4 group. The basic design has been around for over 100 years. Gave my daughter a vintage mint Detective Special when she moved out on her own. An endshake of 0.003 in a factory-new Colt used to be considered the upper limit of the endshake specification. Possibly with improved computer analysis the newer guns is stronger than it looks. to be evaluated for use by their plainclothes detectives. 12pm-6pm CST Mon We will notify you when the product arrives back in stock. Push the ejector rod and look at the cylinder faceit shines. PATAK-PHILLIPS FINE ARMS. Since the baseline gun already has an excellent action, there wasnt much work to be done there (at least within the bounds of a mass production, non-custom gun). This style of grip may be intentional as this is a Target model that is perhaps intended for a good deal of single-action shooting. 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. You dont know that they have the new King Cobra carry? Comes complete with the factory labeled to gun sleeve, case and papers Colt King Cobra Used as New. I mentioned a tingling in my trigger finger when reviewing the 3 King Cobra. With a .357 Magnum, I would have much preferred a 4-inch gun. Yes I know they really not necessary but make no mistake the average old time experienced gun owner knows he is getting a sub standard made revolver compared to the workmanship of the older Colt revolvers made in the distant past. A hunter will appreciate the SA capability, but most defensive or sport shooters will run it in DA, and could benefit from a better grip design. Windage adjustments are made via a screw on the right side of the assembly. My guess is that had to do with how each company bored their cylinders. I just shot 100 .38 std pressure rounds out of two different snubs, without any suffering. This includes rubber grips, hardcase, Colt King Cobra Enhanced with original factory case and manual. You see, we had a little group of about five of us that liked firearms. 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. A couple of comments & observations from your photos: 1. AK Arms is excited to offer up this excellent Colt King Cobra chambered in .357 magnum . 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. It should definitely be offered on the 3 barrel versions as an option. Enhanced Grip and Trigger Ergonomics. Have a 4 629 Mountain Gun that might be. Made in 1991. Stay in the know. Lots of these smaller, complicated parts require multiple set-ups, fixtures, custom tooling, etc. This includes a hardcase, lock and PRICE REFLECTS CASH/CHECK ADD 3.5% FOR CC FEES The King Cobra Target was thoughtfully engineered to adapt the powerful .357 magnum King Cobra revolver to the competitive range. I believe a lot of older revolvers (you know, the ones everyone says are better than todays guns) have them. I used to say Ruger revolvers were overbuilt. The author mentioned end shake. "SN: KK0803. I would like to see a semi-target hammer, though. 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. The finish is certainly much better with the Colt, as is the trigger. Maybe I will give update. This beauty is being offered for ONLY $1099.95 SHIPPED FREE with NO ADDITIONAL FEES F Colt King Cobra 357 Mag Revolver 3" BBL Stainless 6RD Brand New KCOBRA-SB3BB. K-Mart Classics: Remingtons Nylon Rimfires Engineered To Last. Buy Now. After I fired the first Dot Torture iteration I withdrew my target carriage back to my position. I am aware of Kimbers offering but have not liked what i held. Took some artwork to gets the pull smoother without stacking. Slim Fit Leather Jackets brings this iconic jacket from animation to reality, especially for all the fans of this video game. Test #1: I shot five-shot groups with both the 610 and the 648, in both single-action and double-action. Firearms dont get much more iconic than John Moses Brownings legendary Auto-5 semi-auto shotgun, affectionately called the Humpback for its distinctive drop at the rear of the receiver. Did you have a rough childhood, cupcake? Get Guns.com offers and news!! No revolver should have any end shake when new, its not rocket science when they manufacture these guns. Are you f kidding me? Shoots 3 Collectors, Vintage, NOS, Unfired Rare Bright Stainless Steel Colt King Cobra. .22 lr colt king cobra .22lr revolver 4.25" ss stainless 10rd 22 baby snake new ! At the time of this writing, all Colt King Cobras come from the factory with a brass bead insert front sight. The 12 month average price is $1,184.76 new and $747.38 used. 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. Featuring a 4 barrel, adjustable rear sight, elevated f, Colt's King Cobra is reincarnated for 2019 as the 6-Shot, .357 Magnum big brother of the Colt Cobra Double Action revolver. Recoil was not bad at all. Silver bullets work on vampires, too. 5 rounds Hornady Critical Defense 110-grain FTX, .38 Special +P 2. We do not sell or share your information with anyone. The King is back! I hate the way those stinking bastards smell. Shop with us for the best and top rated firearms. Since then, Ive shot every one of the Colt snake guns, and owned six of the seven. They are simply unsightly, and ruin the look of an otherwise aesthetically pleasing revolver. Although, I have. But man, what a brushed stainless finish. If you are patient about it youre doing better than me! The contemporary King Cobra only comes in a 3-inch barrel. Ill let you know if it finally comes back in the condition I expected when I layed out the $900.00 for this POS. FILE PHOTOS The King is back! The M.E. .38 Special, Colt KING COBRA 357 Mag 3" Stainless Steel Barrel KCOBRA-SB3BB - Factory New, I PROVIDE 7 DAY INSP. Personally the 3 version is still the Goldilocks gun. Your suggestion to offer a wider trigger as an optional part is a good one, but Im glad its not the standard on this model. Here's what it's like to shoot this classic scattergun. 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. A beautiful holster that can be carried Iwb, owb, and cross draw, as well as in a shoulder harness. Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. The front sight on the King Cobra Target sports a fiber-optic rod. Where we dont know if it is the load or you. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Your affinity for constantly reminding everyone of your law enforcement career is truly something to behold. Thanks for the review. With the KING COBRA proving just that. 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. Lets face facts if you want a more affordable revolver then why not just get the crudely made cast iron Ruger, yes they are crude but you expect that at the lower price and they were engineered to be very durable. Youll see them slapping the inside front of the trigger guard with their trigger finger when theyre shooting fast. But when you look at real selling price not MSRP, the LCR 357 sells for as much as an SP101 or more. Its usually just the 642 or LCP in a pocket holster. Colts obviously nailed the sights on this one (minus the LocTiteCome on, guys!). Back in the day some of the pros I read/talked to called a 4 .357 mag a loud .38. Also, I noticed that your 3 inch King Cobra now sports a bobbed (and presumably DAO) hammer. 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. HUAYDED789 24 , Pubgbet , Best conceal carry IWB holster I have found for the Colt King Cobra is made by Soft Armor. First, the stippling seems to be mostly decorative. Handled a complaint for him shortly before I retired. Add To Wish List. Ill keep checking back. 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. $2,295.00. Held one of these at a gun show other the weekend. I was very interested to note that the shorter King Cobras brass bead worked just fine on the King Cobra Target. Rugers and Ubertis. I agree with others on the machining marks, the tap for the barrel threads was run too deep. 4. During my early 20s stainless handguns began to really take hold. With the lighter Magnums, namely the Speer 135-grain Gold Dots and Remington Golden Sabers, recoil was manageable. The .357 is usually appreciably faster, by a couple hundred fps, sometimes more. You can do an article on the customer service you get these days. This revolver has a six shot cylinder, gold bead front sight, rubber grip and comes with a factory plast (KCOBRASB2BBS) This is a new Colt Manufacturing King Cobra Carry double-action revolver chambered in 357 magnum/38 special. JWT, funny how worlds overlap. All groups were fired from standing at 25 yards, in double-action. I prefer payment by USPS money order, insured next day shi. Not that Im always right. When compared to other DA/SA rimfire revolvers, this is on par with the S&W 63 and 617. Notify me about new product releases, reviews, and coupon codes. No so much with the new 3-inch gun. (2) The bullet in a .357 Magnum cartridge is closer to the cylinder gap and forcing cone than the bullet in a .38 Special cartridge. 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. I would have had a .357 round bouncing around the basement with me. Just make sure to leave California in California, and dont Californicate your new state. I grew up in awe of that big wheel gun, and like my dad, had supreme confidence in its capabilities. Guns, Theft and Insurance: Are Your Firearms Covered if the Worst Happens? But you always watched him while he was working. I think, and this Im really not sure on, That Ive used them in .45 Colt also. I fully cleaned the gun prior to shooting it and lubed it with CLP, which is the lubricant Colt recommends in the manual. The new stocks also check the box, and they suffer the malady common to most Target stocks. From 1986 to 1992, it was produced in carbon steel with a highly polished royal blued finish. 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. Featuring Hogue overmolded grips and a user-replaceable brass bead front sight, the newest wheel gun uses the same Linear Leaf spring trigger as in the rest of Colts Cobra line. Presentation grip by Pachmayr. Many target shooter found that maximum (+?) 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. Planning on it two different snubs, without any suffering snubnose Cobra with Ruger... These reviews costs several hundred dollars and many hours of time years in the cycle. 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