The stylized barrel rollmarks, complete with a cobra head, make the Colt King Cobra unmistakable. Unless you using the Load for 38 special.and most people wont . Theres none like it, anywhere else. Let me relieve you of that burden. Ol Skeeters load scored groups triple the size of other loads. Its from tapping the frame for the barrel threads. The load was a gas checked, well lubed 300gr LSWC moving just OVER 1,200fps! The newer King Cobra Target is a phenomenally accurate and shootable gun. First, I wanted to see how much difference was made by using single versus double action. But when you look at real selling price not MSRP, the LCR 357 sells for as much as an SP101 or more. Falling out of production in 1992, production resumed only briefly of just the stainless models in 1994, then the line closed in 1998. 4 Bids Bid History. Price $899.00. Well , I got the gun back from COLT with a note stating that all was within specs ! The lower portion of the grip offers a notable, palm-filling swell that feels quite good. The problem was price and location. 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 They are, however, reasonably cheap and easy to work on. No amount of heat treating makes it equal. My supreme disappointment with the Colt King Cobra lies just under the top strap. A COLT KING COBRA pistol is currently worth an average price of $907.80 new and $685.37 used . If not as an OEM part, I would at least like to see one made available as an aftermarket option. 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. Troopers who were issued 4 nickel Colt Pythons. 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. This revolver stinks, feels like it jams every few shots, unlike the two S&Ws i own. 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. Eliminating the side plate qualifies as brilliant design in my book. In Blue Hard Case, 1992 Colt King Cobra, 6 inch, LNIB, Stainless .357 Snake Gun, COLT KING COBRA 1987 YEAR MODEL W/ HOLSTER, Colt KING COBRA 357 Mag 3" Stainless Steel Barrel KCOBRA-SB3BB, COLT COBRA 38 SPC., OLDER PRODUCTION, HAS CARRY WEAR ON THE FRAME, LOCK UP TIGHT AS IF IT WAS NEVER USED. 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. Now Im a young paratrooper. Have a 4 629 Mountain Gun that might be. The new Colt King Cobra deserves its place among the pantheon of Colts snake guns. Complete with the factory labeled to gun box and papers. 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. Antique (Pre-1899) Rifles - Flintlock Misc, Antique (Pre-1899) Rifles - Matchlock/Wheellock Misc, Century Arms International (CAI) - Rifles, Muzzleloading Modern & Replica Rifles (perc), Winchester Rifles - Modern Bolt/Auto/Single, Winchester Rifles - Pre-1899 Bolt/Single Shot, Century Arms International (CAI) - Pistols, Colt Automatic Pistols (.25, .32, & .380 cal), Colt Single Action Revolvers - Modern (22 Cal. Do you think this is as close as well get to a modern-day Python? I just had it loaded before the spring broke. Any idea why the change? Also, I noticed that your 3 inch King Cobra now sports a bobbed (and presumably DAO) hammer. Some are more than other. Props for referring to Pistolero ( referencing is not really a word). 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. Its good to see Colts back in the game with such a variety of models! This is a preproduction version of the Combat Cobra made for Lew Horton in 1986 so they could display the model prior to its actual production. 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. Stainless finish. No Reserve! Made me laugh. As Ive been shooting the gun for almost six months now, I got to shoot the gun in the cold with gloves on. And you counted his fingers and toes when he was finished. (3) The bullet in a .38 Special cartridge is therefore in the cylinder for a slightly longer period of time than the bullet in a .357 Magnum cartridge. The trigger return spring broke. rigs for this gun. Great blog. The accuracy was off compared to lead since the silver will deform as it cools. View all posts by Justin. But I keep thinking about both Ruger and Smith going to beefier designs than the Security Six and the Combat Magnum. This placed my trigger finger in in near-perfect relation to the trigger. When I move to a gun friendly state I would like the 101 as a trail gun. I hate to correct such a knowledgeable author but you are wrong about the 3 in barrel not being MADE in the original King Cobras. Ill keep checking back. Three inch barrel is best left to .38 Spl +P. Perhaps some of the gunsmiths out there can let me know why they think this change was made in the comments. This is just one of those cosmetic choices that will appeal to some and not to others, and that is ultimately secondary to function. I have no issue with MIM parts, when they are done right. She prefers +p from the GP; neither gun packs .357 for home duty. This brand new Colt King Cobra (KCOBRA-SB2BB-S) is a 6-shot revolver which fires the .357 magnum round. After stapling another target to the carriage I grabbed another box of ammo and loaded up. Im not sure I succeeded to my own satisfaction on that count, however. Save those semi-hand-made Pythons, the new King Cobra is as good as any of the standard production double action revolvers Colt has made. 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. I believe its called the silver dollar? You can see the injection point on the side. Watch old videos of Patrick Sweeney, or any of the great revolver shooters out there. With the firing pin on the hammer where it should be.. Lets see you compare it with the Kimber K6S 3 and maybe a Wiley Clapp GP100 3 and/or the Combat Magnum. (Photo: Guns.com). Waste of money. It's fitted with a front fiber optic sight, an adjustable rear sight, a Hogue rubber monogrip for added comfort and has a recessed crown to protect the barrel from damage. With its small frame, 2-inch barrel, an unloaded weight of 25-ounces, it makes for an ideal carry or backup gun. This gun seems to be a good size. The point is, if you are really a student of firearms, if you are in a profession that requires you to carry one daily and go out of your way to learn everything you can, (I used to take vacation time and pay out of pocket to go to more than one class.) But the piece has to thicker because it not as strong as forged metal. 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). It has a 2" barrel and stainless finish. If youre conceal carrying, especially with an OWB holster, 3in may be the best for your needs. 14 rounds Winchester Defender 130-grain JHP, .38 Special +P They dont. Ill see what we can do about that. cgray, I bought my first 1911 circa 1982. No restocking fee on new and unopened items. In my review of the 3 King Cobra I bemoaned the lack of adjustable sights. All Rights Reserved. Your affinity for constantly reminding everyone of your law enforcement career is truly something to behold. This is not usually the case in other makes like Ruger and Colt. The timing with loosing that sight is also interesting: did I really lose it on the very last round of the Dot Torture drill, or did I shoot a few rounds with no front sight? This should be five stars. 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. Multiple weights, velocities, types of bullets, and two different cartridges. Being a small-framed (but medium-sized) revolver with a 4 barrel, its safe to assume this gun will be used for some defensive purposes. I dont have a plug gauge long enough to find out. The revolver uses an LL2 linear leaf mainspring and sports a fiber optic front and adjustable rear sight. The 22 version is the rar, Colt King Cobra 357 Mag 4 Inch Stainless. 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: And I am very secure in my experience and my opinions on firearms. The most obvious differences are the King Cobra Target's longer, 4-inch tube and its adjustable sights. The Ruger shoots better than I could ever hope the COLT would. You and me and 6 other people would buy them. It was noted well before the internet became sentient. Gotta have one of these as a carry piece! My local gun shop owner sent this gun back to Colt but told me not to hold my breath for any great revelations from Colt ! You were right to be disappointed, this is an avoidable issue. His favorite knife to skin elk is a #10 5 micarta that Mark gave him. Religiously. Shorten the barrel by .5 and Id gladly put my marriage at risk for its acquisition. Those are limited as well. Total: 230 rounds. ), a 10mm 610 and a .22 Magnum 648, I decided to press them into service for comparison. The Colt King Cobra 4 in .357 Magnum was available in stainless and blued finishes in a variety barrel lengths. Interesting. If only they made it with adjustable sights. By tendency I mean that no matter how tightly I held on, my hand still ascended up the grip. I can only image how good it would look blued. I too, have skinned hundreds, thousands. G&A again. I recently purchased the King Cobra Carry and its been a great EDC for me, but it was helpful reading a thorough review addressing the good, the bad, and the ugly before making the decision to buy. From what Ive heard theyre pretty robust, so how does that fundamentally compare with the classic Colt V-spring system? 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. Thanks for the review. It just came out within the last three months. 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. 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. 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. You can do an article on the customer service you get these days. If it covered more (much more) of the grips surface it might offer some purchase but as-is, this is a slick grip. Going from 6 to 5 rounds is pretty significant and I dont think theres a huge advantage over other .357 wheelguns that have the extra round. Now the only time I carry the .357 is when its filled with snake shot. There was one other spring, and that was the bolt lift spring, a little coil spring under the head of the bolt. Lots of companies are making guns with MIM parts. Its a shame on otherwise nice revolver. Light weight comfortable holster you dont even know you have on. Weirdly the single-action pull was heavy, both proportionally and absolutely. I found that brass could get a little sticky with these, and had to pluck a couple pieces from the cylinder. Recoil was not bad at all. It is in very good condition with slight wear. 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. Even up in the trees. Here, though, I literally mean the trigger. You guys make reviews like this possible. Colt King Cobra View history First introduced in 1986, the Colt King Cobra is a medium frame double-action revolver featuring a six round cylinder which was designed and produced by the Colt's Manufacturing Company and marketed to law enforcement agencies and civilian firearms enthusiasts. JMO, YMMV! But I think people equated thicker with stronger and that aint the case.as strong? Manufacturers have been making them for a lot of years. Unless a machine rest is used (which is completely out of my reach) there is still human variation in the groups, The employees know they are getting screwed and they care little about their job because its just another worthless job that exploits the worker. Well, beauty is certainly in the eye of the beholder. The fit and finish I find to be phenomenal. I highly recommend it. As this revolver is a new model, Im not exactly sure what the end shake tolerances should be. Colts obviously nailed the sights on this one (minus the LocTiteCome on, guys!). I found the full power Magnums (Speer Gold Dots and the Buffalo Bore fodder) fairly unpleasant to shoot, and had to cajole myself into firing a second cylinder of Buffalo Bore 125s for a group. My wife manages the GP as expertly as the 64, as the weight is not a problem and she like the grips on the gun. Preferably a drop point. (1) The overall length of a .357 Magnum cartridge is about 1/8th inch longer than a .38 Special cartridge. The Colt King Cobra 4 inch barrel was offered with several gun's finish within the years. I saw a 2.5 inch stainless NIB a while back for $3200. You dont know that they have the new King Cobra carry? 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. I have a lot of love for Colt with its history. Made in 1974, .38 Special, 2"" barrel. 6 rounds, Buffalo Bore 158-grain JHP, .357 Magnum 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 . The trigger locked back and firing pin went forward and was stuck in fire position. Add to Cart. 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. to be evaluated for use by their plainclothes detectives. Colts followed tradition with these Target stocks, but I agree they wont serve most shooters well. At no time did I have any round fail to fire. Even the heavy .357 Magnum round shot well. I own a 1976 Python, and it is just too beautiful to carry- that deep Royal Blue just cries out Pamper Me, Im a Safe Queen! Im sort of looking forward to purchasing one of these altho the 3 barrel does give me audio-visions of ear-splitting report and wicked recoil with full .357 loads. Colt King Cobra 4.25" Stainless Revolver 357 Magnum 6 RD NS. Like New In Blue Case AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AT OUR ON-LINE STORE First introduced in 1986, the Colt King Cobra is a medium frame double-action revolver, This Colt King Cobra is in great condition with some slight wear on the barrel and on the action. I would have had a .357 round bouncing around the basement with me. 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. City once owned a S&W 24 (stolen), 624 and a Lou Horton 3 round butt special run. Ok, three complaints: there should be some Loctite on that sight screw, too. 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