I've had at least 3 Colt Cobras with a nickel finish. None of them held up as well as say, a S&W 37 with nickel. I bought a Nickel 3rd issue (lugged barrel) a couple years ago. When I had it about 3 months I noticed 4-5 pin hole sized rust marks had developed on the gun. It still looked good but I traded it. I currently have a second issue (no lug, short butt) nickel Det spec.. I'm pretty happy with it. No summer carry though. I am certainly not a Colt Xpert. It does seem their post '66 DS and Cobras have a problem with nickel finish. I have 2 blue Cobras now I prefer for carry.

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