Theres never been a better revolver for smaller handed shooters such as women. The King Cobra fits between a S&W K frame and a J frame in size. Then when theyd gotten a feel for those, then do a test run of Pythons. The Detective Special here is the older, pencil barrel one and goes 25 ounces loaded (who cares what an empty gun weighs.. you dont put it in your holster or belt empty, do you?) We are building all Cobras right here in our factory in West Hartford, Connecticut. But the gun look absolutely amazing just like the day I bought it in 1983. We all have a story to tell about or involving a Colt revolver. ALL of the parts for the Cobra are contracted out and made off site, they are just assembled at the factory. Like the 6 rounds. I may even carry it with some Underwood slugs. So I love my semi-autos and my VEPR in 7.62 x 54r but for a revolver newbie, which is the market think Colt is addressing, this one is a winner. But maybe this is the first attempt at revolver building since the cancellation of the king cobra and Anaconda series. What is the reason for this, in this day of superlight guns? Barrel Length: 3 in. The Cobra was made infamous when Jack Ruby used a Colt Cobra .38 to kill Lee Harvey Oswald on November 24, 1963. I dont think I ever saw one in a big gun store unless, again, I had no idea I was looking at one. The new Kimber revolver at least looks great for the money. The Nylon 66, a relatively inexpensive rimfire with faux woodgrain, was the first successful synthetic-stock firearm. Colts rotate into the window. Colt being in the situation financially that they are would have made much more money had they built the guns the way they were built before the dawn of the Glock back when gunsmith actually assembled firearms and hand fit things that were a little rough to make sure theyre perfect before they leave the doors. Thats far more than what most average income gun owners can afford. I wish I could take apart a trio of S&W, Ruger, Colt DA revolvers side-by-side and show people whats really going on inside a DA revolver, and what is required to get the timing right. Following your click, you would see an option labeled "Serial Number Lookup.". The one concern I experienced was the cylinder latch button lever is loose, it works fine but shakes when I touch it. THE SATIN NICKEL FINISH & METAL ARE IN GOOD CONDITION. If I move the cylinder latch lever a little, the cylinder will rotate on the . Do us all a favor and dont discredit the quality and craftsmanship that you once had by turning out inexpensive mass-produced garbage. I waited almost an hour to shoot it and when it was my turn to shoot I got handed the revolver and I loaded it went to take my first shot and the cylinder stuck in between Chambers and locked up and even the cult Smiths that were there couldnt figure out what happened so they just put it away. It stood alone not only in Colts line at that time, but in American mass-production gunmaking at that time. A year before I saw one and the next day it was gone. Is there any word on when these will be released? Mine too! I wish I could take apart a trio of S&W, Ruger, Colt DA revolvers side-by-side and show people whats really going on inside a DA revolver, and what is required to get the timing right.. Come on Colt with the Pythons already We want new Pythons. Make them utterly premium products and sell them at premium prices. Fits my hands perfectly and is light weight enough to carry, but Ive been looking at Kimber Micros to replace it for carrying because they are so much lighter and slimmer, but just cant make the switch. It was clearly the gun I remembered seeing at the 2017 Shot Show (click this link to see our coverage from SHOT Show 2017). Bead blasted finish? Direct Stock Entry New Products Hot Sellers Rebate Items Dream Guns . Tradition and nostalgia are important for a lot of gun enthusiasts. Guns.com writer Kristin Alberts took a Cobra for a test drive, discovering the Cobras trigger broke at 3.6-pounds in single, and a hair over 7-pounds in double-action. Colt spent many years carefully planning before re-entering the revolver market with the Cobra. Some of these vintage gems can be found in the Guns.com Vault. In either case, our data indicates that the new Python hasn't impacted the demand for the original. After a 36-year hiatus, and to much fanfare, Colt brought back the Cobra in 2017. I was able to find a DeSantis belt holster and a speed loader without much effort that seemed to be made for the Cobra. They hold their value better than 38s and are heavier, plus the heavier gun creates a lesser kick. When given a choice between a bells-and-whistles K6 for $800+ and a basic Model 605 for around $350, most would go with the 605, especially if theyve got bills to pay. Comparing a Colt t a Night Hawk??? Why cant the mfgs. The trigger is absolutely horrible. Colt CAN make high end firearms, their latest 45/70 custom Gatling gun and BAR 3006 semi auto version are works of art. By signing up you agree to Guns.com's Had my dear ol grey haired Mother ship it to me as soon as I had an firm address. This Cobra looks like a Taurus. The craftsmen who polished the Pythons used more than THIRTY different buffing wheels and various compounds to just prep for the blueing process (which has been changed by EPA regulations since the old days). This is a natural change in climate sort of speak. The Skyhawk to be equivalent to a Model 85? Revolvers, Will you give an in-depth review of the Nighthawk, please? In fact, that last conglomeration resembles a sentence only because it has period at the end. Lee Marvin carried two Colt Cobras while playing Detective-Lieutenant Frank Balinger of the Chicago Police Department on the TV series M Squad. Glad to see a come back by Colt but the only problem is that the price is a little high compared to Smith& Wessons new ultra light 38 at 499 that makes the Colt 200 more and consumers look at or for brand name bargains. In any event, I like the DA pull weight, and it is a nice looking gun, but Id like to see it with a bit more barrel, say somewhere between 3 and 4 inches. owned by my Uncle Pete, a small- town deputy sheriff in the 1940s. I personally would like to see Colt revive the big old New Service in .45 Colt. Its great to see that Colt and Kimber are offering 6-shot revolvers in concealable sizes; wish S&W would return the 6-shot K-frame snubby. After steel, I will never go back to aluminum, as I like the weight. This new Colt feels right in the hand. Will wood grips for previous Colt models fit? Still waitn. 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. I used to have a colt cobra back in the day as a backup gun and it was a very accurate gun and very reliable. Looks like a charter arms for a whole lot more money and who wants heavy, big, bulky, outdated, .38spcl caliber either yawn waste of time reporting on this dead out of the gate no one wants revolver . Back around 1974 I bought the colt detective special which is still my carry gun today. THE GOOD: Easy to shoot and completely reliable. I did notice some of the black paint stripped off just outside and near the cylinder but on the left side of the body, along an edge, very slightly noticeable, after one month, and only using it at a range once, which I thought would have occurred one year into it. The design work began where the last generation of Detective Special, the SF-VI, left off. With an MSRP of $699, the Colt Cobrais a capable, concealable, and smooth shooting snub-nosed snake gun. I read a story of a woman in Ohio (as I recall) who shot a home invader who had chased her and her children up to the attic. Muzzle jump and flip, commonly associated with small revolvers, is nonexistent on the Cobra. Im just confused about one thing. Get Guns.com offers and news!! Same for my little S&W mod 60 38 five shot. Smith & Wesson does this same kind of thing with their Heritage series, and they usually have no trouble selling them. The smooth feel of the trigger pull was matched only by the exquisite exterior finish. Q. And Colt still missed the mark with the design. Add some Icing, Strengthen the cylinder & ream the chambers slightly so we can fire 38 Super +Ps to get a 125 JHP up to 1,000fps! You may as well tell us youd prefer a Nighthawk 1911 over a Colt 1911. Just my $0.10 worth. Colt Cobra TT 38 Special +P Rated Double Action Revolver with Black DLC Cylinder $749.00 $619.99; Notify Me When Available; Brand: Colt; Just got my Colt Cobra 38. Im looking forward to some range time with it but, frankly, the trigger is not that good nor is the fit and finish. Could it have beed dressed up a bit more? I hope it turns out to be a commercial success for Colt they need one. Last Edit: Nov 5, 2022 at 2:37pm by WAYNO. The author was impressed by the design, operation and performance of the new Colt Cobra. Is there any talk from Colt to bring back the other lines of revolver will guns?? As much as it pains me to say this however what they need is a Glock contender. Not hardly. There still are some jigs that survive at the East Hartford plant in the testfire area but they look rusted beyond salvation. Your email address will not be published. The double/single-action Cobra is the baby in Colts wheelgun lineup. Acting like a spoiled brat if you ask me. So who will see it? Great way to show reliability and quality of craftsmanship the day they released the gun so that people can get a side at it and actually shoot it one of their seven test guns takes a dump. There are reports that hundreds of guns have been affected by these issues causing a quiet recall to take place on these 2020 Colt . Looks good in the pictures and magazine/internet reviews, but does it really exist? The Python 6 and 4.25 revolvers the Cobra and King Cobra in the Colt stables. I havent found a stainless version of the old Detective Special. The pain on the hand is prominent after practicing. Source: As the article says Id love to be wrong about that, but indications seem otherwise. Since I carry Two at all times I dont feel the need to run out and buy Colts for $699 to get one more round. Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. It is June 27, 2017 and it is still not available anywhere. I just replaced it with the Ruger LCR 9 when the Colt made it in steel . I have an original Colt Cobra that was made in the 1950s. Good Lord guys, Colt does the unthinkable and comes out with a revolver and all you hear is complaints. The second shot entered at the base of the skull and ended in the soft palate in the mouth.