YES WHY DONT THAY MAKE THE COLT 38 LEFT HANDED?????? To me it sounds like Colt just released the Mustang II of the gun world. 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. I had a Colt King Cobra in 357 Magnum a Colt Anaconda in 45 Long Colt and a couple of Colt pythons 1 in 4 inch 1 in 6 inch. As they have more time, I would expect to see versions with a myriad of options. No ones making any false claims here brother. Posted: 1/16/2021 8:03:21 PM EST. I dont think I ever saw one in a big gun store unless, again, I had no idea I was looking at one. Im surprised they didnt offer them in anodized colors to boot. Lee Marvin carried two Colt Cobras while playing Detective-Lieutenant Frank Balinger of the Chicago Police Department on the TV series M Squad. Call it the 1917 Combat or Marine model. 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?) 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. Just got my Colt Cobra 38. Disregard.more comments popped up as I was writing the above. Looks like a handsome gun to keep in the fishing bag though. Now old and retired, it is my wifes preferred concealed carry, and we both love to shoot it just for fun. Only then will I open the wallet for another Colt. Truly a local historical site, and missed by all who knew it. Lets hope Colt ups the finish quality a bit, too. I would buy a light weight Cobra rated for +p preferably with a shrouded hammer, otherwise, no thanks. Sorry for the bad news. In comparison a competitor in the Taurus 38, the Taurus grips resulted in no hand pain at all. owned by my Uncle Pete, a small- town deputy sheriff in the 1940s. Optic Ready Smith & Wesson M&P9 M2.0. 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. Or is this their last-ditch effort at trying to make a buck off of something that seems to be poorly put together with a finish that you can get on a Taurus. THE GOOD: Easy to shoot and completely reliable. Has anyone found any of these for sale online brand new in box? A few days to grind down and re-polish hammer, trigger, cylinder release. You just described, minus the .32 calibers, an original 1950s-1960s era Colt Cobra / Detective Special. 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. One of the earlier versions of the snake line to be retired (1981 to be exact) the Colt Cobra is a revolver designed for the concealed carry and law enforcement market. The S&Ws rotate out of the window. Colt's King Cobra is reincarnated for 2019 as the 6-Shot .357 Magnum big brother of the Colt Cobra Double Action revolver. My wife gave me a new King Cobra Target this morning for Christmas, and it's a dud out if the box. That Cobra was purchased for $220,000 at an auction in 1991. 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. And they had the gall to actually come out with a faux Cobra version of it, too. The .357 Magnum cartridge in a compact, lightweight package can be punishing. My guess is the the old Colts have met the same demise as the old Parker and AH Fox shotguns. Problem 1 (after one month of ownership) = Broken firing pin (sent to colt, one month to be returned) Problem 2 (after one more month) = Broken hammer exactly like sikov's (sent to colt, one month to return) grip helps. The all-stainless steel Colt Cobra revolver is built for concealability. III has a finer finish than this new one. The aqua blast finish isnt my favorite, but looks pretty nice in person. The Colt Cobra is a snubnose revolver, and is a lighter version of the Colt Detective Special. Does anyone think that they will continue Manufacturing the snake gun series into the king cobra anaconda and python? After a 36-year hiatus, and to much fanfare, Colt brought back the Cobra in 2017. I have seen Glocks fail to fire on the first shot out of the box. According to our friends at Revolvy, the first model of Cobra was made from 1950 to 1971 with a 2-inch barrel. First, the cylinder stop will drop before it even hits the recesses in the cylinder. Most of Colts Institutional Memory is long gone through either retirement or lay-offs. 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. Never gonna happen, Colt left most of the Python tooling in the old Colt building in the area where US Patent/US Firearms was making their SAAs. Actually about 4 years ago I had a customers royal blue python finish redone by Colt. The Pythons were always desirable, the King Cobras and Anacondas were scorned for having transfer bar triggers. Making the parts on CNC, EDM or MIM machines does, however, more than suffice in a S&W or Ruger. 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. , rifling 1/14 LH twist. Here's what it's like to shoot this classic scattergun. I have Dreamed of owing one. And with 7 shots? I have been looking to add a Colt Revolver to my collection for a few years. Second of all, why not increase the barrel to 2.5 inches and get just a little bit more muzzle velocity and slightly better balance? Like the 6 rounds. They Python, yes, hand polished, hand-fitted parts that worked like lubricated glass. The best gun is the one you have when you need it. How about a Smith and Wesson level of fit and finish, guys? only in 9.mm. The new Python has a 5-pound trigger pull, and it isn't clean and crisp. It appears that the trigger pin is more centrally located, and the trigger itself is straighter. Barrel Length: 3 in. A year before I saw one and the next day it was gone. That $200-$300 will buy a lot of ammo. Now we will see if the name can pull them back. This trigger is worthy of the name Colt, and honestly, it is every bit as good as that of the last Python I shot. Colt made the right call on the finish, anyway. Exactly. The Cobra name is actually a little misleading here this will be a steel framed gun, not aluminum like the original Cobra. Where are they? The success of the Cobra saw Colt bring two more of its iconic revolvers out of retirement. I went back and forth between Nighthawk and Colt booths comparing the Cobra and the Skyhawk. It was clearly the gun I remembered seeing at the 2017 Shot Show (click this link to see our coverage from SHOT Show 2017). That was a non-answer to why its not aluminum. Perhaps Batman as well. Why are Colt Pythons so Expensive? A big part of the DA revolver market is small frame, and that market is full of high-powered, lightweight models. 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. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); I do like the Colt 38 spcl Night Cobra, 6r. (My 53 Colt Cobra is about 15oz, spec sheet for the new model lists 25oz). The cylinder release is still old-school original; it is pulled rearward to unlock the cylinder. Not meant to disparage, but to point out that the downgrade Troopr looks a lot nicer than the new Cobra. Please dont tell me this is what you think people want. Fourth, offer a shrouded hammer variant as well. You do realize that 38 Special can be fired in 357 Magnum chambered guns..right? Otherwise well proportioned revolver. I dont think my small town gun stores carry them. Im pretty sure that particular model has been out for quite a few years. 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! EDC, One of the defining features of the line is the hand fitting of parts and highly polished exterior, things distinctly missing on the new Cobra handguns. Sure and add a couple of hundred to the price. I am not happy with sharp edges on trigger guard. How about split the difference at 20 ounces? They should make it again . Was a lot easier to conceal than the S&W model 10 with 5 barrel. So, they pack up their new purchase, along with the rest of the ammo, and park it in their safe. 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. I am very interested in the Cobra for these very same reasons. LOL. Just my $0.10 worth. The Anaconda & Diamondback blued revolvers had a pretty nice finish, but it was just a reasonable polish-n-blue job. To address these problems and to create a stronger and more durable revolver than the original, one of the first things Colt did when it redesigned the .357 Magnum-chambered Python was to beef up the frame. I dont think it popped up in Call of Duty. Wondering if you could comment on grips for this gun. I hope it turns out to be a commercial success for Colt they need one. I did some 12-round drills that required a reload, which was easy enough, with no difficulty with the controls. If you criticize the company because you have legitimate concerns about the quality of its product, fine. After all, it is what the market demands more than anything else, the name Colt still carries a lot of weight with people, and they could leverage that. 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. Is it produced by Colt 100%, or has Colt partnered with anyone else? I guess you have to fill up space and sell clicks but coming out of the gate with a slam like this is a bit lame. It was quite a pleasant surprise to open the cardboard box up and see the familiar blue plastic Colt box inside, securing the new Colt Cobra revolver. With its small frame, 2-inch barrel, an unloaded weight of 25-ounces, it makes for an ideal carry or backup gun. Whether this was shooter error or a problem with an early batch from Colt, I have no idea. In 2022, Colt chose to expand its King Cobra lineup with a rimfire chambering, and the new King Cobra Target packs 10 rounds of .22 LR inside its classically styled frame. Thank you for reminding me of such wonderful memories from my childhood! There still are some jigs that survive at the East Hartford plant in the testfire area but they look rusted beyond salvation. With its small frame, 2-inch barrel, an unloaded weight of 25-ounces, it makes for an ideal carry or backup gun. I think its too little too late. i mean, what the hell were you expecting? Sporting a heavy-duty frame, and brushed stainless steel construction, the King Cobra secures a new place in the legendary heritage that makes Colt double-action revolvers some of the hottest collectible firearms today. I know Colt is a weird company when it comes to selling Firearms they want to only deal with authorized Colt dealers only. That would be the bomb. The new Colt Cobras are a little more affordable for people who just need a new Pony. I dont care for j-frames because of capacity and weight there arent enough bullets and the j is just 15 oz. Why are you so sensitive about this? 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. The trigger guard of the new Colt King Cobra, like those of the new Cobra and Night Cobra, looks as though the gun was dropped on it. To gunsmith came over started messing with it and then started taking it apart at that point they couldnt figure out why the gun locked up so they put it in a lock box and put it back with the rest of their gear. Q. If we see the type of success with this model that we hope to see, it will be an easy transition for us to expand on the theme and develop additional models that will appeal to other customers. Oh mommy. Sadly, its passed into history, but Ill never forget the smell of fresh peanuts roasting or the coal-fired potbelly stove in the center of the lower showroom and the classic mini-tiled entryway and doors. Light. I would encourage Colt to re investigate the market to determine to the Idea of returning the The Snake guns manufacture in the near future, I am a big fan of the perfect balance of the Colt Python . How dare you disparage the trooper mkiii its the poor mans python and I love mine 6 in barrel and adjustable sights its a tac driver. That was the shortest part of the article and didnt seem to be central at all. Not true, the Cobra target is a 357 magnum revolver. The new .38 Special Colt Cobra delivers a new take on a classic snub-nosed revolver. We are confident our antique Colt Cobra will serve our children and perhaps our grandchildren and great grandchildren as well. Cylinder lock-up? Why cant the mfgs. I see that the extractor rod is still a bit short with the 2 brl. sure he ended up dead, but it took a long time for that to happen. We are building all Cobras right here in our factory in West Hartford, Connecticut. This Area is for Discussions on All Breeds of Colt Made Revolvers. You may as well tell us youd prefer a Nighthawk 1911 over a Colt 1911. Hell, TAURUSs stainless looks better than that. This article originally appeared in CONCEALMENT Issue 13. . But what were seeing today is that when a new shooter goes to a gun shop and selects a small-frame revolver thats lightweight and chambered in .357, they might buy a box of ammo and take it to the range once and lose their taste for it after just a few rounds. I must of missed something because that doesnt look healthy. deep Colt blue and Ill take it. Insert your serial numbers by clicking them. RIP Bill *****. Required fields are marked *. The fit and finish was outstanding and the trigger pull (SA and DA) was a glass-rod dream. And I thought the K6 was vaporware too until last week. The trigger pull needed some work. Definitely worth checking out. If you're worried about problems with the new Colt Python, be like the rest of us and wait for the bugs to get worked out before you go out and buy one. Accuracy was impressive. Sort of, I suffer from MD and am slowly loosing the use of my hands (legs, arms, ect.) I just read that S&W is coming out with some new 7-shot 686s including one with a 3 barrel AND its chambered in .357 Mag / .38 Spl+P Why oh why did Colt not chamber this roadkill snake gun the same? Related Tags: The way Ive heard it, there are two easily defined camps: Sig people and Glock people; every manufacturer and their mother is trying to be the next Glock, but the Sig people have far fewer options. The revolver points easily and the fiber optic red front sight is quick to acquire. Tradition and nostalgia are important for a lot of gun enthusiasts. Id love to see the Diamondback in a nice 3-gun set of 4 or 6 models in .38, 22LR and .22WMR, hopefully to be followed by the Python. The little Colt Cobra arrived in an innocuous brown cardboard box. Am I an expert on trigger pull? Cobra was the great carry piece. Colt King Cobra - Problems, Malfunctions, and Failures OH MY! 20 ounces loaded with 158s, a scant three ounces heavier than a loaded 642. While the gun world seems to be all about the automatic pistol these days and I have some nice shooting autosI do love me some revolver. Ive shot Pythons and Anacondas galore. Havent seen any in my area yet! I just dont get it. It made a solid click when I press the cylinder into the gun and I rocked the cylinder left and right to make sure that it was locked up previous to shooting. They are great guns. Ive carried a Taurus 605 as my everyday carry gun for several years and have never had a problem with it. Ive lost count of the Colt, Rugers, and S&Ws Ive owned over the years. I own a 3in S&W 686+ which holds 7 rnds of 357mag/38spcl, so I dont think thats a new design from Smith. A target load of a 148-grain wadcutter at 700 fps offers excellent accuracy. Ergonomics on the Cobra are exceptional. Bought a 4 inch stainless high polish one for 300 bucks around 93, left it in a closet forever, traded it in 2010 for an Arsenal SGL21 Russian made AK. & an occasional spent case hangs up. It has some holster wear and is probably in need of new grips but after much practice for a snub its pretty accurate. Source: However, the bright side of this is that making a single-action trigger pull cleaner and lighter is a whole lot easier (especially with the Python) than doing the same to the DA. Youre going to have to charge more money because of the Gunsmithing and hand fitting that is required to build a quality revolver but thats the way of life. 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. Best trade I ever made. You can always deal with too short, but not too long. I may take it with me. Trigger pull is rated from the factory between 7- and 9-pounds in double-action, and 3- to 4-pounds in single-action. That .357 Magnum, 4-inch barreled gun served as my introduction into shooting IPSC in the late 1970s. The original DetSpecs in stainless were a bead-blasted finish, very similar to this Cobra. The blued DSs were pretty nice, but not the Royal Blue of the Python. I also prefer a .38+P to a .357 for a carry gun this size, and dont fault Colt for the caliber. Just thinking! Excellent suggestion. I have had the cylinder on a J-frame bind after two or three cylinders. Running a hit piece like this because a demo gun jammed up during range demo day is silly and irresponsible. The Nighthawk, hands down. Im looking forward to some range time with it but, frankly, the trigger is not that good nor is the fit and finish. I guess Im just too dumb to understand the brilliance of someone in marketing. Nightwood Guns 9.57K subscribers Subscribe 60K views 2 years ago Keep the content flowing on Patreon!. Yeah I want onebut the price seems a little steep at $699.00.