I needed an excuse to buy a new gun, so I decided to go with a Pony this time. I've got a 1981 Detective Special, but it's too nice to stick in a holster and bang around, so I picked up one of the "new" Colt Cobra's.





I guess most people here know about it. Not much I can add at this time, but I do like the way it feels. I hope to get it to the range in the next day or two.

And because I can, here it is with it's prettier sister.

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John 3:16 .

I've been tempted. Anxious to hear your thoughts after shooting.

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John

Is the new Cobra's trigger guard bent ?

I've had mine since mid June, and Love it. In fact I'm wearing it as I type this. Has anyone seen the New King Cobra 4.25" Target Model. I think that It will be my next buy.

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It's not bent. It's contoured to guide your finger onto the trigger
Kahr uses the same Shaped Guard on their Steel semi Autos

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I guess I’m behind the times but yesterday I watched Hickok45 shooting the new King Cobra. I assumed it was the new target sighted gun but it was an earlier fixed sight. I also took for granted it was the larger frame like the old King Cobra, but it’s a D frame like a Cobra. So it’s smaller than my 3” S&W Model 13. They all look like fine guns once you except the trigger guard Jimmy mentioned. The target sighted K.C. Is closer to a Diamondback size wise, but no ventilated rib so they couldn’t call it that.

Not a fan of the trigger’s guard.

Looks like somebody smacked it on a fence post. Just looks bent and “wrong” to this whippersnapper. If you like it, great, I hear the new snake guns are tops.

I'm not sure, but I think that maybe the shape of the trigger guard is intended to discourage one from using the "Cobra" to dispatch a miscreant while wearing gloves. After all, one would not shake hands wearing gloves! How could one consider it proper to shoot (potentially kill) a fellow human being while wearing gloves?

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Formerly Model520Fan

A fix to a problem that never existed.

I like the looks of the new Cobra, just wish that it was offered in a blued finish.

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Some Might Say.

I think the trigger guard has to do with the long trigger. Long trigger = more mechanical advantage which means lighter pull. I have a new king cobra and the action is buttery smooth and really light.

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I have one and it is probably the best shooting gun in he sage with an amazing trigger. The trigger guard was contoured to fit the larger and angled trigger without making it so large it wouldn’t fit many holsters. A brilliant concept IMHO. By angling the trigger and reshaping it, there were able to make the trigger appear lighter and smoother.

I didn't really think too much about the trigger guard. It's just a trigger guard, and really isn't too different from the one on my 642-2.

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John 3:16 .

My Colt Cobra weighs 16 oz. unloaded and has an aluminum alloy frame. Your Colt Cobra is around 25 oz. and is all steel.

Someone please tell me why Colt calls this new Detective Special a Cobra.

Really I know why.

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LIVE FROM THE DAWGHOUSE

"My Colt Cobra weighs 16 oz. unloaded and has an aluminum alloy frame. Your Colt Cobra is around 25 oz. and is all steel.

Someone please tell me why Colt calls this new Detective Special a Cobra.

Really I know why. "

Same here.......

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Only difference Fool/Mule-ears

Not crazy about the Doug Koenig-isk trigger guard and trigger....looks like it belongs on an auto loader. I wish a gen 2 version would fix that.

Cobra is easier to spell than Detective Special.

I agree with you as I have a very nice real Cobra in my safe

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14 S&W Revs none with locks!

Somehow I suspect the name "Detective Special" was picked just as much for marketing reasons as the name "Cobra" was today.

Anyway, I doubt many detectives carry a 38 revolver these days.

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John 3:16 .

I think that Colt is looking to Revive the "Snake Appeal" of the older Generation of Revolvers. Cobra II would probably have been more appropriate. I am Pleased that Colt has Rated this Gun for +P Ammo. I had an Aluminum Colt Cobra in my Younger Days, and Ruined it with less than 4 Boxes of +P Super Vel Ammo. The Shape of the New TG does not bother me at all.

I wish they would have called it the Detective Special. DS and Python instantly say Colt to me.

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I told you not to use Lifebuoy

Exactly! I don't have the smartest trigger finger, but it knows enough to find the trigger without guidance.

Well, I took it to the range yesterday. I hadn't planned a stop, but the opportunity presented itself, so I just picked up a box of 158 lead, PPU ammo, and verified that it does indeed work. No mechanical issues at all.

Generally speaking I don't care for snubs, but I like this one. That fiber front sight just jumped out at me, which is nice for an old guy with bifocals. The sight picture was right on at 7 yards (the only range available at this place). The trigger is nice. Really nice. Oddly enough I shot it better in D/A than S/A.

The Hogue grip is well, it's a Hogue grip. It fits my hand to a T, and handles the recoil, what of it there was, just fine. It might be a little "tacky" under a shirt, but I think that will wear off as it gets used some.

A HKS speedloader for a K-frame S&W worked just fine.

I like it. It's not as pretty as my Detective Special, but the Special is going to be pretty much as safe princess I think.

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John 3:16 .

I think the newer Colts are ugly. The trigger guard was maybe designed for easier use with gloves.

Do they shoot to the sights? That was often a big problem with older Colts.

I understand the trigger guard was designed for use with gloves, and yes, this one seems to shoot to the sights.

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John 3:16 .

I feel they look just fine and I"m very glad to see Colt back in the revolver business again . From all that I have read , their building a real quality piece . Regards, Paul

I picked up my Cobra new in 2017. Can't tell you why but I just don't like it. I'll sell it to someone cheap if anyone is looking for one.

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Daniel
SWHF 616

^^^Those VZ grips change the whole appearance of the gun, for the better...

Larry

Thanks for including a pic of your 642. I was afraid this was becoming a Colt forum!

Why shoot son...I've got a Ruger, and a Taurus too.

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John 3:16 .

Wish you were in Pa. We’d be talking.

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I told you not to use Lifebuoy

Nice looking Colt, I don't care as much for the newer fiber optic type of front sights, but looks good.

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KM
S&WCA 3110 S&WHF 625

I had always poo-pooed the fiber optic type sights too, until I tried it. That thing just jumps out at you. It's not much for looks I'll admit, but it sure works on the range.

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John 3:16 .

Just ran across this photo. The Taurus 605 is actually smaller than the Cobra and you can get a laser grip for it like mine.

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Daniel
SWHF 616

HMM... I think this is the NOT S&W subforum unless I am reading the Title incorrectly!

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John 1:17
NRA Life Benefactor

There are 3 S&W 8 3/8" that I have been looking for but in the mean time, I decided to look for more of the "snake" guns to go along with my Python. I saw this re-introduced Cobra and thought it would go perfectly and it does. Good little gun but the case it came in could have held one of my long barrel Smiths. What a waste of plastic. Bought an old Cobra cardboard box and put the gun in the safe.

Yea...the box is pretty big for the size of the gun, but I figure Colt just has a bunch of boxes that size for simplicity.

Personally I'm a big fan to the old cardboard boxes. It wouldn't hurt my feelings if the plastic ones went away.

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John 3:16 .

Any of you Snake collectors in the market for a Viper?
I know where there is one that could be had. It is unfired, in the original cardboard box but without the papers and other box contents.
It has not been offered publicly. I convinced the owners representative (Power of Attorney) NOT to take it to Cabela's.

If you have any interest I can probably provide more info and pictures.

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Dean
SWCA #680 SWHF #446

The trigger guard design theory is to keep a gloved trigger finger from getting pinched and hung up between the trigger tip and trigger guard. Kahr uses the same design, and H&K uses the same principle in a slightly different design.

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John