One mistake I believe Colt has made with their current line of revolvers is in the ejector rod. The double action groups were pretty good, so I wanted to see what I could do in target mode with a target load. Not sure if cast can be made to be as strong as forged but with proper heat treatment its closer than you think. The edges are beveled, but are nothing at all like the curved trigger found on most modern double-action revolvers. Im also glad they didnt add an exaggerated Target-style hammer. 4.25 inch barrel! Colt's King Cobra is reincarnated for 2019 as the 6-Shot .357 Magnum big brother of the Colt Cobra Double Action revolver. He had every tool known to man and a few he made himself. Endshake in a revolver cannot be reduced to absolutely zero unless the face of the cylinder has been turned to be absolutely normal to the rotational axis otherwise, the cylinder is apt to drag across some part of the cylinder rotation. Since then, Ive shot every one of the Colt snake guns, and owned six of the seven. I believe its called the silver dollar? As soon as I presented the gun I knew something was drastically wrong. This "retro" gun is extremely hard to find in Colt's release of the Cobra lineup .Click for more info Seller: southernyankeeguns Area Code: 610 $1,099.95 Colt Revolvers - Cobra NEW TODAY! Take a look at that mainspring in the photo above. Scarce Colt King Cobra Double Action Revolver serial #0068VK, 357 Magnum, 4'' solid rib barrel with an excellent bore. Use a rifle. Or, maybe it was the other way around. The accuracy was off compared to lead since the silver will deform as it cools. Notify me about new product releases, reviews, and coupon codes. The King Cobra currently comes in a brushed stainless finish with a black grip. . You will lose around 50 fps shooting Most 38 special loads in a 357 cylinder. This 2-inch barrel spurred hammer King Cobra Carry is the ideal concealed ca, For your consideration, the Colt King Cobra revolver chambered in .357 Magnum. Here's a new-in-box, SCARCE, COLT KING COBRA "TARGET" STAINLESS STEEL REVOLVER IN .357 MAGNUM. Show Only Non-Guns. Since this is a 4 gun with adjustable sights and since its moniker is as a target gun, I fired groups at a full 25 yards. If a 4 comes out, Ill buy it too. Unless you using the Load for 38 special.and most people wont . The King Cobra has three distinct clicks before the trigger is fully reset and ready to turn the cylinder and cock the hammer again. An example. Your email address will not be published. However, with a gun like the LCR, the 38 is around 3.5 ounces lighter to boot. 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. Nice but, patiently waiting for the next step. Well , I got the gun back from COLT with a note stating that all was within specs ! This is the first one to cause actual pain to the point that Im self-limiting my practice time with it. One particular round shot much, much better. Watch old videos of Patrick Sweeney, or any of the great revolver shooters out there. On my KC the final lockup does not occur after after the hammer falls/as it falls. The new King Cobra just seemed kind of wimpy when I compared one to my own 1990 vintage King Cobra at a gun show recently. It certainly has generated a lot of comments here! 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 . The K6 oozed quality (and thats no small feat, given my torrid love-hate relationship with that companys QA over the decades), was silky smooth in DA mode (concealed hammer so it better damn well be smooth), and had a slightly smaller footprint for concealed carry. Both sides bear a silver Colt medallion. Local guy, though a transplant from Miami. Caliber: .357 Magnum, .38 Spl, .38 Spl +P 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! In everything I need a defensive firearm tool to do, the Colt King Cobra does it well. With one exception. Now you would think Colts standard grips that come with the new gun would accommodate the most popular style speed loaders on the market? I conducted this review in accordance with our Field Report Standard Operating Procedure. 9am-6pm CST Tue-Fri, 2023 Omaha Outdoors, LLC. It was nice to see a good classic review that included a lot of good knowledge again, here on TTAG as well. 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. Its also easy to use when held against a body, either mine or my assailants, another key advantage of a revolver. And that is the difficulty in trying to explain a magnificent trigger from an OK one; Im just trying to take a physical feeling and find a way to turn it into numbers. https://soft-armor.com/. I too, have skinned hundreds, thousands. Of course, since they are immediately all sold out the second Colt offers them, they actually go online for $2.500. Artwork. An endshake of 0.003 in a factory-new Colt used to be considered the upper limit of the endshake specification. A. And we believed every word of it. The top strap and top of the barrel are subdued to reduce glare. Probably to get a smoother lighter pull on the new one. They are simply unsightly, and ruin the look of an otherwise aesthetically pleasing revolver. One to start the cylinder turning and one to lock it up tight when you pull the trigger. But I think people equated thicker with stronger and that aint the case.as strong? You can now swap out the front sight from Brownells, if they restock. I agree with others on the machining marks, the tap for the barrel threads was run too deep. Totally fair. Thank you for the solid review. None of them, however, were 3 inches. That polish is even throughout the gun, from the barrel to the frame to the cylinders. 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. https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/gun-review-kimber-ks6-dcr-357magnum/. But, I dream! Buy the KING COBRA today and have it delivered to you shipping free. With the KING COBRA proving just that. And I also have no issues with it if its done right. The MIM cast part used in this crudely made revolver are not even made by Colt. I handled one of these in store yesterday and that trigger definitely stood out along side the slimness. From Colt, nothing. 14 rounds Remington 125-grain Golden Saber, .357 Magnum The pistol's serial number is 34378 LW. If Im buying this gun, Im getting custom holster work done anyway. We caught up with the new 3-inch King Cobra at the time and checked it out. The pictures clearly show that the cylinder is not counter bored and there are no alignment pins for the extractor. Pretty neat. "We are very excited to debut this new baby snake to our customers at NRA Annual Meetings," said Justin Baldini, VP of Product Strategy, Colt CZ-USA. Of my two complaints about this gun, one is old and one is new. Got one in SS and I love it. These loads will never be fired. You have entered an incorrect email address! Using a feeler gauge, this revolver came out of the factory with .003. Im also just generally curious about how these guns hold up over high round counts. loads in 38 case were more accurate in N frame Smiths 27 and 28s. A 3 with adjustable sights.oboy~! A couple of comments & observations from your photos: 1. The King is back! I have heard of holsters being made for this revolver from Simply Rugged as well as Kramer Handgun Leather. The LCR is waaaaay cheaper to make than an SP101. Manufacturers have been making them for a lot of years. The most obvious differences are the King Cobra Target's longer, 4-inch tube and its adjustable sights. I will let you guys know how that went in an upcoming follow-up. JWT, funny how worlds overlap. It is capable of using either .38 Special or .357 Magnum loads. Seen lots of GSW of all calibers. Eliminating the side plate qualifies as brilliant design in my book. Ruger and now others have done amazing things with cast metal. I found that while shooting my hand had a tendency to drift higher and higher on the neck of the grip. Like the tidbit about .38 vs .357. Those of you who know your loads will recognize this as a legitimate .357 Magnum load, actually producing higher pressures than many commercial .357 Magnum cartridges. Impressive review and writing in general. . 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. Nice. I personally like the 3 inch barrel as more concealable without picking into my hip bone. Ruger should have brought this out as a bigger LCR years ago ( I have emailed them many times but they have not listened to me imagine that). 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. So I never bought one and made do with a 624 Smith. Ken Water had a great article on it in Handloader back in the day. Cover story. The Enhanced gives this gun the larger Anaconda features. It also packs a punch powerful enough to take out a deer or a feral hog at closer ranges. The new value of a COLT KING COBRA pistol has fallen ($1.33) dollars over the past 12 months to a price of $907.80 . For those of you more familiar with Ruger double action revolvers, the six-shot Colt King Cobra revolver weighs in at a grand total of 1 oz more than the five-shot SP-101. The 22 version is the rar, Colt King Cobra 357 Mag 4 Inch Stainless. Im really glad they didnt groove it! A very clean and crisp USED Colt's Cobra - 2" bbl. Currently, even on the owners manual, it states, The front sight is interchangeable, standard model comes with a fiber optic. 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I would ask you to lay the blame on me, where it belongs, and not on the gun. No matter how careful you are. Unless a machine rest is used (which is completely out of my reach) there is still human variation in the groups, Colt Cobra .38spl 2" bbl Blue Revolver 1964 mfg. I can find them for about $830 online for the few places that say they are in stock. Just make sure to leave California in California, and dont Californicate your new state. This is just one of those cosmetic choices that will appeal to some and not to others, and that is ultimately secondary to function. Notify me about new product releases, reviews, and coupon codes. Its easy to shoot, accurate, and looks beautiful. Blue is good with some, NEW IN STOCK Colt's Manufacturing King Cobra Revolver, 357 Magnum, 3" Lug Barrel, Steel Frame, Stainless Finish, Hogue Grips, 6Rd, Brass Bead Front Sight KCOBRA-SB3BB ****PLEASE CALL, Guns Listing ID: 704881Colt King Cobra *Factory Blemished* .357 Mag, 2\" Barrel, Hogue Grips, Stainless, 6 Round.The King Cobra Carry sports a heavy-duty frame and brushed stainless steel constru. At 3 inches, it was far outside every other round, and recoil was stout. Now they all use MIM parts because thats how you make an affordable American-made revolver in the 21st century. Im not sure why they arent offered on Colts website, but Brownells now lists the inserts for sale on their website. Of this I fired ammo ranging from 90 to 180 grains, from very mild .38 wadcutters, all the way up through Buffalo Bore hard-cast lead flat noses. It is louder and definitely has more flash. There were six 3 in barrel versions made for a Canadian police dept. Normally when I say a revolver needs a better trigger I mean that the internals operated by the trigger need polishing, tuning, or outright replacing. For those of you whove never read Skeeter Skelton, get your liferight. The challenge is getting them to write reviews. Its unlikely to survive conditions another reputable revolver would not. From 1986 to 1992, it was produced in carbon steel with a highly polished royal blued finish. I know youve resisted bench resting guns. Before taking it to the range. Marketed to l, Guns Listing ID: 731913Colts King Cobra is reincarnated for 2019 as the 6-Shot, .357 Magnum big brother of the Colt Cobra Double Action revolver. I believe 2 inch barrel, and a factory bobbed hammer. This late 80s, brushed stainless steel revolver only has a few very minor surface scratches at the muzzle of the barrel, a, Colt King Cobra Carry 357 Mag KCOBRA-SB2BB-S - Factory New, The King is back! At colt gun store, we offer a wide variety of colt guns. Satin Stainless finish, shock absorbing factory rubber grips with Gold ramparts medallions. 7&5 are great general utility blades. You sold me on it, but I was probably already sold anyway. Like to see a back to back shootout with a Ruger SP-101 1 Review . Carried it daily on my person. Thank you for the Simply Rugged holster information. I found the King Cobra Target to handle well. Theres a whole lot of folks out there that know a whole lot more about guns than I do. I have used many different brands in both .38 and .357 ! A number of years ago Massed Ayoob commented on mine and the ivory grips I had on my 1911. Extraction and ejection were positive with nearly all ammunition fired. (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. 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. Colt King Cobra 357 Magnum Revolver - Stainless/Silver, 3" Barrel, 6 Rounds, Rubber Grips, 2-Dot Sights . I would like to offer a huge thank you to our Patrons! Ok, three complaints: there should be some Loctite on that sight screw, too. Buy 1988 Colt King Cobra .357 Mag 4" In Box *BREATHTAKING BRIGHT STAINLESS*: GunBroker is the largest seller of Revolvers Pistols Guns & Firearms All: 973341663 . This is not usually the case in other makes like Ruger and Colt. CLICK HERE FOR COMMENTS If the KC is between a J and K frame, how well will it handle constant 357 loads? Havent wanted to purchase any of those. Some grips from some manufacturers for the Cobra may work on this gun. 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. Buy Now Price. I will address sights in greater detail further down the page. 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. Ill just buy one for each hand. OUR CUSTOMERS TELL US WE HAVE THE BEST SELECTION OF GUNS ON GUN, Guns Listing ID: 25490Colts King Cobra is reincarnated for 2019 as the 6-Shot .357 Magnum big brother of the Colt Cobra Double Action revolver. At the time of this writing, all Colt King Cobras come from the factory with a brass bead insert front sight. If it had been found in a wall locker inspection, or on my person before Florida had a CCW it would have been my ass. Here's a new-in-box and very scarce COLT KING COBRA 4-INCH "TARGET" .357 MAGNUM STAINLESS REVOLVER. 5 rounds Speer Gold Dot Short Barrel 135-grain JHP, .357 Magnum Not that Im always right. 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. I managed to pull a 49 of 50 possible at four yards Not bad at all! Enhanced Grip and Trigger Ergonomics. This gun was such a fun shooter I exceeded our typical 500 rounds. Though it stretched the budget, I listened to Mikes advice and purchased my T&E sample, and Im so glad I did. Kinda my point. There simply is no comparison to the old fashion quality of yesteryear and todays modern made cast iron garbage. 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. That being said, i have the King Cobra Carry 2 DA/SA (KCOBRA-SB2BB-S) and it is a PIECE OF JUNK. With the firing pin on the hammer where it should be.. Still like them and shoot them often Cant wait to compare my new first COLT.Thanks for the review. Preferably a drop point. Not realizing this, during some firing the blade managed to walk several clicks to the left. 50 rounds Remington 110-grain SJHP, .357 Magnum That is indeed the area where really hot loads, coupled with a B/C gap of more than 0.004, would start to flame-cut the underside of the top strap. 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. The gun is really good looking, with great style and a brushed stainless polish done better than anyone in the business. It means theres still something to gain from using single action with the King Cobra Target, but that gain isnt quite as big because the Colts double action trigger gets much closer to single-action capability. Lets hope they go the same direction as the earlier .38 Spl +P Cobra and re-release multiple version of the gun. Colt (Vintage) King Cobra Enhanced 4" Stainless W/Case Gun #: 909232914 Seller: CaptSteve GA Sales: 209 $1,995.00 Full Details More from this Seller 10 Image (s) Rare NOS, Vintage Colt King Cobra Bright Stainless Complete Gun #: 953025219 Seller: CaptSteve GA Sales: 209 $3,795.00 Full Details More from this Seller For sale: One (1) new in box Colt King Cobra, .357 Magnum with a 3 barrel. Many folks consider the ideal end shake to be zero. Buy RARE COLT KING COBRA TARGET KCOBRA-SB4TS 357MAG NIB 357 MAGNUM 4.25" 6 SHOT: GunBroker is the largest seller of Revolvers Pistols Guns & Firearms All: 973693780 . Im a big fan of the brass bead front sight, as long as its well-polished and shiny. I actually consider this test successful; the Colts DA trigger is capable of some serious work. https://www.colt.com/detail-page/king-cobra-carry. There are many holster options for the old King Cobras. The Colt King Cobra Target is very similar to the previously-released King Cobra, but with some noticeable differences. I was super interested in getting one of these. Anyway, back to handgun calibers. The Lucky Gunner lab is a great, exhaustive work evaluating load penetration. Colts SA triggers were about 3 lbs or so, and their DAs tended to be 10 lbs. COLT KING COBRA GI#: 102226506 I know I would, but I fear that Colt will not be able to produce that finish again. This placed my trigger finger in in near-perfect relation to the trigger. The GP is half a pound heavier than the Colt. I really enjoy shooting them. Perhaps some of the gunsmiths out there can let me know why they think this change was made in the comments. Add To Wish List. Im not sure I succeeded to my own satisfaction on that count, however. I would like to see a semi-target hammer, though. Not doggin anyone here. At no point did the revolver fail in any way. Their factory loads have done well for me in a variety of firearms and calibers. Spend over $900 dollars and sent the broken gun in for repairs , then sit and wait for over four months to see IF the thing will perform any better after Colt LOOKS at it . Colt double action revolvers are chambered in 357 Magnum or 38 Special with +P capability and are heavy duty framed guns that mean business but are still enjoyable to shoot and easy to carry. I found that the two medallions on my exemplar did not line up with each other, with the one on the left being tilted about 1/8th of a turn forward, relative to the one on the right. 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. By 1988, stainless versions in both a matte and bright finish were introduced as was a short-lived 2-inch model. Were I to use it in one of these roles replacing the grip would be imperative. It just came out within the last three months. I agree, I wouldnt want a full target hammer. Colt revolvers are known for their superior craftsmanship and ergonomics. No other finish options are offered. The King Cobra Target is every bit as good as its smaller incantation. 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. But-if you do not get a good one-Colt service is about as slow as it gets ! Every surface, whether round or square, has an even depth and shine. The heart of any double action revolver is its trigger and the King Cobra ships straight from Hartford, Connecticut with a great trigger. Lastly the outrageous price is a complete joke compared to the crude piece of machinery you are getting stuck with. One thing about cast metalit doesnt stretch very well. Most bent the mainspring by cocking the gun with a drill bit inserted in the spring. HUAYDED789 24 , Pubgbet , Best conceal carry IWB holster I have found for the Colt King Cobra is made by Soft Armor. Coincidentally, the GP and 686 also have identical MSRPs, so my guess is that heat treated cast steel isnt that much cheaper than forging. The cylinder continues to rotate until the bolt drops into the next cylinder notch assuring proper alignment of the chamber, barrel, and firing pin before the hammer is released. (4) This slightly longer period of time allows more time for expanding gases to escape around the brass casing in the cylinder and through the cylinder gap before the bullet leaves the muzzle, which reduces the pressure (ever so slightly) in the barrel and therefore muzzle velocity. Get Guns.com offers and news!! JWM, Loaded with a hot .38 Spl and with two .357 Magnum reloads, I would never feel under-gunned. I predict this new revolver by Colt will not last long in todays market. Thank you for the wonderful review! Unfortunately, it is a little tainted as they used 357 magnum revolvers to test both 38 sp3ciala and 357 loads. There is no mistaking the Buffalo Bores ammunition it is a magnums magnum. I did deviate from our S.O.P. MSRP on the King Cobra Target is $999, a price lower at retailers. Great product. If you bought a post war Smith for 250 .it was probably stolen. 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!! I will admit theyre quite handsome and extremely well-fitted. I measured six single- and six double-action pulls with the King Cobra Target. However, the double-action triggers on both of these guns are four and five pounds heavier (respectively) than that of the King Cobra Target. or a bit more from the factory. Ill see what we can do about that. Not unless I want to shoot at long range and that is always foolish when hunting with a revolver no matter how good a shot you think you are on the pristine shooting range as its not the same as shooting under field conditions not by a long shot (pun intended). 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. MAKE - COLT MODEL - KING COBRA FINISH - STAINLESS STEEL BARREL - 6" CALIBER - 357 MAGNUM CAPACITY - 6 GRIPS - RUBBER CONDITION - EXCELLENT FEATURES - COMES WITH LEATHER HOLSTER, Guns Listing ID: 721274very good condition as a chip missing on left grip near the trigger guard, This snub nose 2" barrel Colt Cobra Agent .38 Special was manufactured in 1974. Colt did the predecessor to MIM, sintered metal parts, waaaaay back in the 1960s with the Mark IIIs when S&W was still all-forged. MATTE STAINLESS STEEL FINISH WITH ALTAMONT WOOD GRIPS. 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. 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. With the easy availability of .357 Magnum brass, theres absolutely no practical reason for this loading, but I still like it. EDITED TO ADD: I did find that the grip felt very good when grasped near the bottom. In the PX and at the magazine stand. COPYRIGHT 2021, THETRUTHABOUTGUNS.COM. My guess is that had to do with how each company bored their cylinders. I dont have a plug gauge long enough to find out. Colts King Cobra is reincarnated for 2019 as the 6-Shot .357 Magnum big brother of the Colt Cobra Double Action revolver. While were on it, next time at deer camp and everyone is arguing caliber; 30-06, 308, 270, ad nausium. And you counted his fingers and toes when he was finished. Colt King Cobra 22LR 6 Inch $999.00 (Save up to 2%) Price $976.00. I would have had a .357 round bouncing around the basement with me. The big distinction between a modern revolver design and the classic Colt DA design is the rebound lever/bar in the lockwork. Proper heat treating makes a world of difference in cast steel. Last I knew, Colt is using MIM for for several parts in their 1911. I loaded up both guns. Time Left 15 min rule. The contemporary King Cobra only comes in a 3-inch barrel. And yet, this is smaller than a K frame. Very close race. I know S&W didnt recommend a steady diet of full power loads in any of their K frames, and thats why the developed the L frames. 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