otis24
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Two questions regarding the new Colt Cobra and King Cobra revolvers. First, do these have two piece barrels/barrel sleeves? Secondly, are these made by Colt or produced for Colt by another party?
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andyo5
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One piece barrels. I'm not sure whether Colt makes them or where.
The word on the street when they introduced the Cobra was that they assemble the revolvers in house from parts they outsource. This model makes sense when introducing a new product to the market. Hopefully with the success they’ve had they can start producing stuff in house or maybe they already have for all I know.
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Unfortunately, if you want and demand the quality and integrity of the old time Revolvers from the 1950's - 1980's you will simply just have to buy a vintage model. The good news is that there are still an ample supply on the used market.
That said, I have heard good reports and reviews on the new Colts - regardless of exactly where they are produced and who is doing the final assembly. IMHO they outshine most of what is coming out of Springfield these days.
That said, I have heard good reports and reviews on the new Colts - regardless of exactly where they are produced and who is doing the final assembly. IMHO they outshine most of what is coming out of Springfield these days.
hkcavalier
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Reports are that the parts are made elsewhere and assembled by Colt.
They use as much MIM as they can...just like S&W.
It will be interesting if they attempt to do the same with the nearly certain re-introduction of the Python, which was never made with MIM or sintered steel internals. Bubba will line up with cash in hand, but collectors will turn up their noses at the "Mustang II" of revolvers.
They use as much MIM as they can...just like S&W.
It will be interesting if they attempt to do the same with the nearly certain re-introduction of the Python, which was never made with MIM or sintered steel internals. Bubba will line up with cash in hand, but collectors will turn up their noses at the "Mustang II" of revolvers.
nipperdog
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It's doubtful that Colt or any one else will employ Benches of File Fitters and Forged Parts. They did it Years ago because they had to. Today with CNC, and MIM the service of File Men, are no longer needed. After the Perfection of the MIM Process I trust the Parts Produced Today maybe more than the old stuff. I had a Hammer Spur Snap off while my Wife was shooting my 1973 vintage M17.
hkcavalier
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They employed them somewhat longer than S&W did. Colt, for better or worse, went the sintered steel (precursor to MIM) route in the late '60s with many models, but not the Python and most of the other snake guns.
I agree they can't go back, but the pressure to make a Python will be high.
OLDSTER
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I fondled the new Colt King Cobra at my LGS. I must say I am impressed. Too expensive, however, at around $850. I could buy two Charter Arms or a nice S&W for that .
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jframejoey
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Everything looks ok on them but the trigger and trigger guard. Guard is too square and trigger too straight for my tastes. Have handled the new Cobra snub and fit and finish looked very good though.
I have a few modern Colt revolvers. I also have the new Colt Night Cobra. It is a fine revolver. Very natural and comfortable in the hand. Extremely smooth trigger, no stacking. Extremely accurate to point of aim. It is a pleasure to shoot. Nothing but good things to say about it.
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I will surely do a wait and see should a new python appear on the horizon
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