The cylinder never bound, never failed to smoothly turn. (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. It was noted well before the internet became sentient. I dont have a plug gauge long enough to find out. If your hands are sized differently than mine this might not be an issue, but I found it to be intolerable. And the classic Colts are too cool. Lets face facts if you want a quality revolver there are still a ton of the older used quality made Smiths and Colts still floating around for sale. Got one in SS and I love it. Omaha Outdoors has custom and factory in stock Colt King Cobra models for sale. Yes. Not my taste, but options are good. If the adjustable sights could be locked in place liek the Bowen Rough Countries, then I would be all for that. 3% Credit Card fee. 2. The rear sight channel is lightly honed so that there are no shiny stops along the sight path. Looks pretty close to perfect to me. While were on it, next time at deer camp and everyone is arguing caliber; 30-06, 308, 270, ad nausium. Any idea why the change? 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. No restocking fee on new and unopened items. Im a big fan of the brass bead front sight, as long as its well-polished and shiny. There are few firearms that have excited me like the new Colt King Cobra. 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. I shot 125, 143, and 158, and 180 grain bullets. Damn you! MIM has a high initial setup overhead, but once you get that investment made, the per-part cost drops substantially from machined tool steel parts. 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. Test #1: I shot five-shot groups with both the 610 and the 648, in both single-action and double-action. You guys make reviews like this possible. Keep 5 rounds in this gun. Have a 4 629 Mountain Gun that might be. Sounds like the guy did get it to work, with special tools. Im not sure I would be either, especially given some of the knowledge he professes. The trigger locked back and firing pin went forward and was stuck in fire position. Dont get me wrong, 20 rounds of that 180 gr Buffalo Bore load had me needing to take a quick break. It should definitely be offered on the 3 barrel versions as an option. Artwork. A guess: Drop in parts; no fitting, timing or gunsmithing skill required during manufacture. If you arent a Patron, please consider supporting RevolverGuy! 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. The pistol's serial number is 34378 LW. You can do an article on the customer service you get these days. Now thats what Im talking about. 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. Used. You're sure to have a good time practicing or plinking with this revolver. Im not sure carry revolvers are, but if they demand the same attention as the smaller semi-auto pistols it would be no surprise. COLT KING COBRA TARGET 4.25 INCH MAG STAINLESS KCOBRA-SB4TS NEW RARE Troy, PA 16947: New: Lots of rain and water in Florida. The fate of the other five remains unknown. With the 648 my double-action group was 4 and my single-action group was 1.8125 inches, an improvement of about 55%. When I let him work on my hooptys he did a good job. The front sight on the Target model is a replaceable, red fiber optic. 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. I managed to pull a 49 of 50 possible at four yards Not bad at all! I dont know about all of their revolvers, but Colt definitely uses MIM parts in their 1911s. The three inch barrel is absolutely perfect. 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. We are not kidding when we say we couldnt do it without you. Veteran, army medic, proud Texas son. Getting 1-1.25 25-yard groups from a smaller double-action revolver channel rear sight is truly impressive. 6 rounds, Buffalo Bore 158-grain JHP, .357 Magnum I love both Colts and S&Ws, but for either fanbase to throw shade at the other company is just silly. On a steady path to expand their return to the wheel gun market, Colt resurrected the King Cobra series in early 2019 to offer a new version of the now-classic revolver after a two-decade hiatus. God bless Lew Horton and John Jovino. 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. The S&W serrated revolver triggers are a particular target of priority alteration. Here's what it's like to shoot this classic scattergun. One particular round shot much, much better. The problem was price and location. 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 actually consider this test successful; the Colts DA trigger is capable of some serious work. Its usually just the 642 or LCP in a pocket holster. Local guy, though a transplant from Miami. This Colt Cobra features a lightweight aluminum frame, blue finish and original wooden grips. Buy the KING COBRA today and have it delivered to you shipping free. I was extremely pleased with the accuracy of this revolver, which is enabled by the phenomenal trigger and upgraded adjustable sights. MSRP on the King Cobra Target is $999, a price lower at retailers. For those of you whove never read Skeeter Skelton, get your liferight. And we believed every word of it. Lets hope they go the same direction as the earlier .38 Spl +P Cobra and re-release multiple version of the gun. It just came out within the last three months. Featured Gun Classifieds Colt Revolvers - Cobra, Here's a new-in-box and very scarce COLT KING COBRA 4-INCH "TARGET" .357 MAGNUM STAINLESS REVOLVER. 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. Watch old videos of Patrick Sweeney, or any of the great revolver shooters out there. Perhaps some of the gunsmiths out there can let me know why they think this change was made in the comments. The lack of attention there by Colt does not breed confidence. The pictures clearly show that the cylinder is not counter bored and there are no alignment pins for the extractor. 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. This brand new Colt King Cobra (KCOBRA-SB2BB-S) is a 6-shot revolver which fires the .357 magnum round. 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 Guns Listing ID: 709206This firearm is in very good condition and shows minimal signs of use and handling. 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. Even up in the trees. Its trying to be a snub nosed and duty at all the same time. I am now officially interested in this gun. Some better known Smith would put several bends in them to balance light with smooth. I totally agree! When I move to a gun friendly state I would like the 101 as a trail gun. Im a Colt fan. or a bit more from the factory. Without the trigger holding the transfer bar up behind the firing pin there is no way for the hammer to contact the transfer bar or firing pin. With the King Cobra Target loaded with .38 ammo I can fire splits of roughly one quarter of a second, while the best I could manage with .22 Magnum 648 was about one third of a second. 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. Once the trigger is released, the trigger will rotate back to its at rest position, pulling the transfer bar down from behind the firing pin, leaving a gap between the firing pin and hammer. Double action revolvers have a lot going on in the trigger. Price $999.00. I plan to keep shooting it and shooting with some Magnum ammo. This made it appealing to budding target shooters, law enforcement, and personal protection. Beyond all that, its light weight and design makes it easy to carry close to the body and still draw quickly. I carry the 101 daily, great all purpose firearm. Anyway, I too like Colt handguns. With the 610 my single action group was 3.125 inches, and my single-action group was only 1.5 inches, indicating an improvement of 52% when using single-action. The gun is in the King Cobra serial range with "KC. Having a 6 shot 357 in a SP101 weight is pretty nice. We can stay at 7. This is just one of those cosmetic choices that will appeal to some and not to others, and that is ultimately secondary to function. Lots of companies are making guns with MIM parts. Its great to see Colt giving S&W a run for their money compared to the rereleased K frames. 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