COLT KING COBRA...NEVER A BAD DECISION
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- Опубліковано 7 лип 2024
- In this video, we will be be discussing the COLT KING COBRA .357 MAGNUM. We will compare this model to other types of carry guns in similar category to help establish considerations for comfort while carrying. The features will be detailed and we will discuss how these different features might have value to the owner. A brief overview of range performance will be presented along with a summary of the carry experience with regards to holster selection and coverall comfort. In closing. we will present overall impressions of the firearm as a carry option. Thanks for watching!
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I was on a waiting list from Altamont for months for the Colt King Cobra, I finally got the grips in and WOW. Redwood with snake scales and Colt lasered in the grips, Love it!!
I have owned a new generation Colt Cobra since 2017 when they were re-introduced. I have used this 2017 Cobra for both target practice at the range and real-world concealed carry. Over the nearly past 7 years I have shot thousands of rounds of 38 Special and never had one single issue. The trigger is by far better than the original old Cobra from decades ago and this gun is extremely accurate. The only con is the cheap rubber grips, but Hogue makes some outstanding solid wood grips. All in all, the New Cobra is an outstanding gun and is a huge improvement over the original.
I have the 2019 Colt King Cobra, 3” stainless. It is a work of art.
I have the 2", 3" and 4.25" target King Cobras. Excellent quality revolvers with double actions that are soooooo buttery smooth. Probably the best 6 shot 2" carry revolver available. I put the Wilson Combat green fiber optic front site on my 2" and carry in a Galco OWB snap holster.
Looking to do the same on my 2" KC....I have it as one of my ccw.
Thank you for the wonderful review. I was lucky that the shop I visited in Louisville had four different models available. I took snap caps with me for the demo and the triggers were excellent. Identical across the 2 and 3” models. I didn’t try the target version. I had my sights set on the 3”, but after handling them I bought the 2” carry. Same as the model in your video. I am absolutely thrilled with the design, feel, and finish of this revolver. As if I cheated history and was able to purchase a classic, hand fitted old-world DA revolver. My best factory ammo group at 21’ has been Sierra 158gr sjhp (sports master bullet) closely followed by Barnes 140gr VOR-TX and Hornady 158gr XTP. My copy seems to prefer heavier bullets. AE 158gr jsp has been my favorite range load. Of all these, only the Sierra had tight case ejection, which isn’t a big deal to me. Recoil wasn’t bad either, but I’ve been spending a lot of time with my Smith Model 69 so my perception might be skewed. I’m so happy with the King Cobra that I have to buy a 4” Anaconda now.
Love my King Cobra!!!
Just got my pistol permit and this was the first gun I bought. As soon as I picked it up the gun just feels good in your hand mine has a bobbed hammer DA only fire's great easy to shoot really like it
Good tabletop review. I appreciate it. Good looking holster too.
Had a colt cobra. Spent $800 and the cylinder would spin free in the frame. Was ready to fill out the paperwork to return it. When the colt representative on the phone said, put it in a box inside of a box and don’t let UPS or FedEx know you’re shipping a gun.
Had another company tell me to do the same for the most part 😅 was just a polymer lower though
I had the chance to hold & feel this awwsome wheeler at the gunshow here inPhilippines. But the price costs double so I couldn’t afford it. Instead I got the ALFA PROJ Mag 357 wich is a lot cheaper than king cobra. Thanks for this beautiful piece! I hope someday I can afford one.
I had a 3" and in some dryfire it broke. Sent to Colt 4 months later returned told good to go and dryfire is fine. Pulled the trigger less than 50 times over a few weeks BROKE AGAIN. local gunsmith installed some springs and I consigned it. Someone purchased the revolver took it to a range shot the revolver broke again ( at least he was able to shoot it i never did). Sent to Colt then the shop sold it again unknown after that. I wont buy a Colt revolver (new) because of the bad experience noted
I was about to purchase the Kimber, but when I picked up the KC, I really liked the trigger much better, and it certainly is a looker too....now I have the KC, a Python in 4.25 & the Anaconda in a 6" version. I do recommend getting a fiber optic front site.
Mom has the 3”, not bad, 357 is a bit much for the rents so they stick w 38… I hate the rubber grips and the look of the enlarged trigger guard but works for what it’s for. Went w a 6” python myself, prob go for a 3” as well.
Nice Review as Usual.
It has no hole where its soul can ooze out from. 😂😮
What a good looking revolver I love it 🔥
I have a Pyhthon...so awesome. King Cobra is next in the collection!
I got an SP101 a year ago over the King Cobra because the KC was newer and less proven, and I wanted something absolutely 100% reliable and tough that can stand up to a steady diet of 357. Well, my SP101 is back at Ruger for the 3rd time now for as many issues. Wish I got the King Cobra instead.
Just left the range. My King Cobra keeps having light primer strikes with factory ammo. Going to send back to colt for repair.
@@mehmedii7594 Ruger refunded me for that SP101. I used the money to buy a King Cobra. I'm really enjoying it, no issues so far. Hopefully Colt gets yours back to you ASAP
@mehmedii7594 any updates???
@@mehmedii7594 dang any updates?
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Yo, any updates?
Wonderful revolver!
Very well spoken review with nothing negative to say except for the Kimber!! Lol not a fan!! However i have both the 38 & 357 2" polished stainless of the Cobra's!! The 38 goes to the range most of the time depending on ammo. 357 & 38 spl was pretty hard to get through the pandemic. I can't ask for a better pair for training because i can shoot 38 and 357 out of the King!
Some people will get a similar pair but not quite the same thing with a 22 & a 357 for training! Too much power separation in my opinion. I think only Ruger sells a same size part polimar revolver in different caliber out of the same model. At a price point the Colts are spot on out of the box with nothing to do but change the grips if you were inclined 🤷✌️
Any new Colt is a good decision. I'm impressed.
Really great tool❤
I've shot the 4 inch model really liked it
it is nice that colt is back in the revolver game
i am getting a 2.5 python next weds christmas you know
Lucky Gunner has Buffalo Bore 357 XPB 125gr at 1425 FPS average with 16in penetration out of a 2in barrel. I’d say thats more than adequate for a snub nose 357, if you practice and can handle it.
I had a three inch version ( trigger return mechanism failed after 2200 rounds) and I bought the two inch to carry. Big mistake. The trigger return mechanism failed several times , rendering it inoperative. I would not recommend this gun to anyone who wants to use for self defense/personal protection. The designers can’t seem to fix this mechanism to the point of making it reliable. The Kimber K6S that I own has close to 10,000 rounds through it without one failure to fire or function and my Kimber has no cylinder ring on it.
The Kimber trigger is very small, making it somewhat uncomfortable to shoot for long periods. The Colt trigger is very comfortable, when it works properly.
What was it that broke?
The spring itself?
I don’t know. Colt service won’t tell you.
Likely trigger return spring. Happened on my KC as well. Went from my favorite revo to untrusted; and we're not alone with this issue. Python has been totally reliable. Colts trigger pull is great, actual shoe is IMO to narrow. Thinking of a Kimber revolver & Glad to hear youve had no troubles. Heard rumors of firing pin issues is my only reservation.
The sad truth about the gun market is over 90 percent of gun owners will never even shoot 2,200 rounds through any of their guns throughout their lifetime. The people that shoot frequently always have a new gun to try so they never stick with one thing.
I had this gun for a while. Loved the look and finish of it but i owned it for like 3 months and had so many problems with it. Sold it at a pawn shop and picked up a sm8th and wessom model 60. No problems ever, goes off every time.
I got the colt cobra , not a bad revolver … I just hate how the cylinder latch gets stuck when opening and closing
It just takes a little bit of breakin in. Mine loosened up ... when you open the cylinder pull on the latch like you mean it
Do they make an extended 3 finger grip for Kimbers?
Yes, on kimber website and other companies make them.
First the grips are the weak link on this revolver. I hate Hogue grips, and in my opinion they fit this revolver like a goiter. They also made Colt not include a stock pin like older Colts. Once one is placed you can fit older style grips. Most of my Colt Dframe have service style grips and styler t grip. That makes for a compact shootable, concealable revolver. I have a 3 inch 90s vintage DS2, and that one is fitted with the slightly longer grips found on the late70s Police Positive 4 inch revolver.
I almost bought one until seeing and hearing about timing and action issues. For the money Colt should do better.
Colts are #1 no #2
This is my wife's Daily Carry.......
my dads 3" king cobra is a piece of crap. had to be sent back to colt right out of the box for a new hammer and now the Cylinder release doesnt close on its own. Doesnt even have a box of ammo through it. If your going to spend that kind of money find a NOS Detective Special. I paid $800 for my NOS in the box DS. has factory hammer shroud on it too. Once he gets it back hes trading it in.
Yes they are, many posts say it's garbage.
You didn’t clear the Kimber.
Nobody cares.
These new Colts have a terrible track record as far as reliability is concerned. I’d only trust my life with a pre-lock S&W.
Not sure about the new Colts but my vintage Colt Agent (2nd issue) is quite accurate for a snub nose revolver and is 100% reliable.
I can't see spending a thousand dollars on a revolver.
$895
Those who won't see can't. Keep your eyes shut.
Go ahead and buy a striker fired piece of shit!!
I can’t see spending $80K on a car but a lot of people do. I don’t skimp on a machine that might save my life, but that’s just me.
@@user-dd9vu4xu1e To a lot of people this is a hobby!! So getting something of quality is a first step... not about just getting the job done