Intro NEW Colt Python: WHY IT'S A "NO-GO" Gun News & Reviews 68.7K subscribers Subscribe 101K views 1 year ago in 2020, Colt re-released an 'updated' version of the classic Python revolver. The King Cobra fits between a S&W K frame and a J frame in size. They can move that whole company to Brazil and keep it there for all I care trying to deal with their people in Miami you have to be able to speak Spanish most of the people there dont even speak English correctly its like trying to explain the missing link to the person or to describe the Bible to him its like trying to translate a Bible its ridiculous if youve got a customer service department that is based in the United States of America how about you get some people that actually speak English as their first language how about that?
Colt Cobra - Internet Movie Firearms Database - imfdb Alberts achieved six-shot. Workmanship is unsurpassed. Feature Articles, The finger-tip on that cylinder advance lever looks a bit DAINTY. (If youve already posted a passing review of it, let me know I probably missed it in the deluge.). I like revolvers as they have personality HOWEVER, most of my handguns are pistols (14 total). After WWII, the quality of American gunmaking took the first big step down, with Remington leading the way, and Winchester following them down the chute into the crapper. The combination of the grip angle and rubber grip makes shooting controllable and comfortable. After a 36-year hiatus, and to much fanfare, Colt brought back the Cobra in 2017. Come on Colt with the Pythons already We want new Pythons. I found that rather than splitting the dot, I needed to cover it; otherwise, I tended to land a little low. The coroner testified that EITHER shot would have been fatal. William Tiewater. A new design, made in America to join the other plastic fantastics would actually be a boon to them I think. A. Regardless, the MSRP is $670, which means the gun will actually settle in at around $525 retail. According to internet forums and YouTube personalities like Hikock 45, the new Colt Python has issues causing malfunctions. You could shrink the height and width a. Now sit down and ponder what that means for how solid the lockup feels. The trigger on this sample was perfect; I checked the pull on my Wheeler Digital Trigger Gauge, and the single-action breaks at just over 2 pounds, while the double-action is a consistent 7 pounds. Would it have killed them to polish the thing? Rifle, Savage 22 Cal. I believe that if Colt can get their act straightened up this would be a good run for them. An astute study of the new Cobras internals reveals several Metal Injection Molded (MIM) parts, including the hammer and trigger.
Colt Combat Commander Series 70 ReviewThe Nighthawk Custom Colt Series Whaaa, they named it something that was better OK, well get this, probably 90% of the firearm crowd has never seen an original or if they did they didnt know what it was. You can always deal with too short, but not too long. The latest Cobra also features a redesigned leaf mainspring that . Same for my little S&W mod 60 38 five shot. Everything Ive read elsewhere indicates it is closer to the Colt Detective Special, steel frame and substantially heavier. The author was impressed by the design, operation and performance of the new Colt Cobra. The last handgun I purchased was a Smith and Wesson model 5906; its 2 1/4 pounds of solid American stainless steel thats at least as old as I am and both looks and shoots better than a new polymer gun, at least in my opinion. That Cobra was purchased for $220,000 at an auction in 1991. And they are RARE. Items you may find in this auction include 500 firearms to include modern & collectible rifles, shotguns, muzzle loaders, revolvers and pistols. Like a dummy I sold it years ago. At $699 MSRP, that type of blued finish just isnt possible these days. Colt's Manufacturing Company LLC A few. The New Colt Cobra is heavier than its namesake, as the original was made with an aluminum frame rather than steel. If you criticize the company because you have legitimate concerns about the quality of its product, fine. I know every reviewer uses this stupid line, but it shoots like a dream. This new design appears to be more where it should be. 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. First, the cylinder stop will drop before it even hits the recesses in the cylinder. The Detective Special I carry is probably only an 85% finish gun; thats why I carry it. As I looked the gun over, I realized that Colt must have come to believe that their customers are actually adults, as the gun had no key lock, nor were there endless admonishments to read the instruction manual (and avoid running with scissors) inscribed on the gun. Is there any word on when these will be released? If you have ever traveled to Miami and toward the Taurus plant its like going to another country South of the Border no one speaks English like a sweatshop, And I really appreciate the crappy comments in the little side antidotes youre obviously a younger person with s*** for brains. Comparing the new Cobra to our Kimber K6s stubbies, though, the Kimbers are much better in terms of fit and finish and consistency and they both shoot, great. Also, 2 of her 5 shots were in non-lethal areas. As for the old Detective Specials: I personally would like to see Colt revive the big old New Service in .45 Colt. In the mid-1960s, he purchased a Colt Trooper from Massey Hardware in downtown Conway, Arkansas. Bead blasted finish? I would sell the Ruger in a second if I found the early shrouded Cobra. Firstly, go to the "Colt" site and select "Customer Service.". Colt is the Premiere Firearm maker in the History. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Here, here. There still are some jigs that survive at the East Hartford plant in the testfire area but they look rusted beyond salvation. Truly a local historical site, and missed by all who knew it. My experience with other Colt revolvers like the Anaconda is that they were NOT premium handguns. RIP Bill *****. Leather, nylon, or Kydex holsters, it doest matter; youre going to get finish wear. Guns a Homicide Waiting to Happen, Personal Trauma Kit Micro TRN from Blue Force Gear, http://thetruthaboutguns.com/author/foghorn/, State Judge Issues Order Blocking Enforcement of Illinois Firearms Ban Statewide, Protecting and Serving: Springfield, IL Police Seized Homeowners Gun After Investigating Her Report of a Prowler UPDATED, Chicagos Failed Mayor Lori Lightfoot Loses in Reelection EffortBadly. The new Pythons are definitely the sort of guns that will go with you to the range every time you head out this year, and probably also next year and the year after that But they're also serious shooters. The Colt Cobra holds six rounds of .38 Special ammunition, despite its compact dimensions. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Colt spent many years carefully planning before re-entering the revolver market with the Cobra. 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. I fired the gun double action first shot cylinder started to rotate probably 15 degrees or so and the trigger stopped wouldnt let me press any further and the cylinder stopped as well.
Colt Python: Is The Reboot Revolver A Plum Or Lemon? Colt also offers a tritium front sight as an upgrade. Three down sides were the grips had a very light white bleach stain, but might darken with gun cleaner and gun oil. These guns are now held to extremely tight tolerances and Colt isnt shy about rejecting even the smallest flaws. Things like this happen when you hire a VP from Sony Entertainment to make your critical decisions. The IWI Galil ACE Full Review, US Responds to Russians After Shooting Down Syrian Fighter Jet: We will not hesitate to defend ourselves. Q. The grips do not stick to clothes. It was marketed as, and was, a PREMIUM revolver. Rather than a smoothly swept oval, the trigger guard. Great to carry brutal to shoot when using the +P loads. Buy At Auction. For those of you who need to know about speedloader compatibility as I did, the short version is use speed loaders for a Smith & Wesson K frame. *After 7 months of ownership the new Colt Cobra was in my hand and operational for only 4 of those months. Colt spent many years carefully planning before re-entering the revolver market with the Cobra. Disregard.more comments popped up as I was writing the above. K-Mart Classics: Remingtons Nylon Rimfires Engineered To Last. Definitely worth checking out. 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. The Colt Cobra is larger than the typical J-frame five-shot revolvers but still quite compact. This describes what I believe to be the perfect concealed carry revolver. Gun looks like a Charter Arms product.
Colt King Cobra Revolver Review - Shooting Times - Shooting Times I hope to take it to my favorite dealer, and or call Colt to see if it needs to be sent for a check and repair, which I need to learn is an OK thing to do and more than worth the investment of time, work, and possible be free repair, if it even warrants the need for repair. Why go with a .38 Special over .357 Magnum? Acting like a spoiled brat if you ask me. Im more interested on how this compares to Ruger, S&W and maybe now Kimber than anything else since that is more of where its priced at.
New Colt King Cobra speedloader update : r/Revolvers - reddit We simply have not had a large selection of revolvers to choose from when it comes to full size revolvers. Muzzle jump and flip, commonly associated with small revolvers, is nonexistent on the Cobra. Ive been hearing hype about this gun since late 2016. Had my dear ol grey haired Mother ship it to me as soon as I had an firm address. Colts double action / single action system has been perfected over the years and this trigger benefits from their experience. As a wheelgun fan, Im also very interested in an indepth hands on review of the Korth offerings from Nighthawk. I believe these guns spawned legacies because they were more than just the parts that went into them; they represented unparalleled American craftsmanship in an era when national pride was still a shining virtue. And in the event you got a Friday or Monday gun, you better hope it was purchased from Davidson's, or any other outfit that offers a replacement warranty. Also, what is with the take off on Pachmyer grips? and sometimes thats a little much for non-belt carry. Colt Cobra TT 38 Special +P Rated Double Action Revolver with Black DLC Cylinder $749.00 $619.99; Notify Me When Available; Brand: Colt; Its gone now and I dont miss it at all. Yet in this new small Cobra frame. It is June 27, 2017 and it is still not available anywhere. But theres no comparison.
Not So Secret .38 Wheel Gun: The Colt Agent :: Guns.com Only the Python and the custom shop got the extraordinary level of attention that the author is thinking of here. Related Tags: YES WHY DONT THAY MAKE THE COLT 38 LEFT HANDED?????? I lust at them on line but not a reality. The grouping opened up only slightly in double-action. The Cobra was made infamous when Jack Ruby used a Colt Cobra .38 to kill Lee Harvey Oswald on November 24, 1963. The cylinder release is still old-school original; it is pulled rearward to unlock the cylinder. With its small frame, 2-inch barrel, an unloaded weight of 25-ounces, it makes for an ideal carry or backup gun. They need to handle a lot more guns from the BG (Before Glock) era. The market is already absolutely saturated with striker fired polymer wonder 9s. Jim crewhead05 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. The Cobra was designed to be a family name. The Anaconda also ships with Hogue rubber grips, which help dampen recoil. I just dont get it. https://www.colt.com/Catalog/Revolvers/Cobra, https://www.gunsamerica.com/Search.aspx?Keyword=Colt%20cobra, An Israeli .308 AK?
Thoughts on the New Colt King Cobra | Bushcraft USA Forums Not meant to disparage, but to point out that the downgrade Troopr looks a lot nicer than the new Cobra. Direct Stock Entry New Products Hot Sellers Rebate Items Dream Guns . Could it have been .357 Magnum? The New Cobra seems like an updated Detective Special. You sir are very correct. Ever since they announced a six-shot Cobra Ive been scratching my head. Most of Colts Institutional Memory is long gone through either retirement or lay-offs. Learned my lesson trying to shoot .357s in my J-frame, and now just pack .38s. In 2017 the costs are totally reversed, and hand-fitting would make the new Cobra a $2,000.00+ gun instead of a $699.00 gun. I have gone to carrying the S&W J-Frames. Left the top strap bead blasted, and top grip frame a little more muted polish. The problem with repairing these revolvers, is a strong tendency to decide to alter a part so that it will work instead of replacing it as intended. The lock-up on this Cobra, if they are using the original Colt lockwork requires attention from a gunsmith who knows how to time up a Colt mechanism to make the lock-up what Colts were known for. Also they should make a Centennial type concealed hammer as the exposed hammer is a huge disadvantage in concealed carry draw, prevents it from being able to reliably fire through a pocket or purse and a liability in a self defense situation when the perp claims you cocked the hammer on him before you fired. They should make it again . Q. The grouping opened up only slightly in double-action. When. Colt Viper 38 Special Revolver (Like New in Box) Notify Me When Available; Brand: Colt; Item Number: VIPER USED; Colt Cobra 38 Special +P Double-Action Revolver $769.99; . I found many positive features. Additionally the reason their triger pulls are all over the map is no one left at Colt has any in-depth revolver tuning knowledge. Im very happy Colt brought this back and frankly I wish they would bring back ALL their old revolvers (same for S&W). We spend a day shooting and comparing it to S&W K frames and J Frames. The King Cobrawas re-released in 2019, and the Pythonin 2020. Actually about 4 years ago I had a customers royal blue python finish redone by Colt. Why are stories like these, involving Colt revolvers, so prevalent? Running a hit piece like this because a demo gun jammed up during range demo day is silly and irresponsible. This Cobra looks like a Taurus. Shroud the hammer to be nearly snag-free. Not sure if they still do it but the price was over $570 how to redo the finish on a 6in Colt Python royal blue but when we received it back it was absolutely amazing but still very expensive. However, it likely SAVED HER LIFE, regardless of how ideal the weapon and ammunition were for self-defense. Upon first sight I actually thought it was a photo from the Charter Arms booth. He said it was a fluke that I got this NRA model, it has not been officially released but a batch accidentally shipped out. So theres been an opening in the market for somebody like Colt to bring back theyre snake guns and trust me if they can hit it out of the park on this one they will sell. Was that from closing the loaded cyl. For full auction info and info on other online ammo & sporting goods auctions visit www.paauctioncenter.com.