Colt King Cobra 3" YES or NO

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Howdy guys and gals,

Would you carry this piece as an edc? I like the frame size as it is smaller than a K, but bigger than a J. I would probably black sharpie the rear trench. The standard gold bead gets cut in half when you actually line it up, so not sure why they made the sight so large to begin with, but trigger was good in DA.

Anyone have one?

Thank you,
Crh1943
 
I do not have one of the current King Cobras, but I am a fan of D frame sized revolvers.

This is the perfect size for a carry revolver. As the above user posted they are easier to shoot that most J frame sized guns, much easier to carry than a medium frame revolver, and they are true six shooters.

I have been critical of Colt for changing the Magnum Carry/Detective Special nameplates as this was a marketing misstep, and has caused great confusion when it comes to accessories. Also, changing the triggerguard/gripframe made the guns an eyesore, and failed to take advantage of exsiting D frame grips and holsters. The early guns also suffered from some ejector rod issues. Apparently, Colt has made some changes, but it is difficult to tell by looking at the revolvers.

With the negatives out of the way, the new Cobra/King Cobra series falls into that rare category described above. If you are looking for a size efficient carry revolver, they should be on your list of guns to strongly consider. Other guns in this category include the Charter Police Undercover, Taurus 856, and Kimber K6S. There is also the SP101, but it is sadly a D frame sized gun with J frame capacity.

Hopefully, these new offerings will push Ruger to finally make the SP101 a .38/.357 six shooter, and S&W to give the Model 73/C frame another try. Here are a couple articles on the new King Cobra that might help you make your decision:

Field Report: The New Colt King Cobra - RevolverGuy.Com

Revisiting the Colt King Cobra - RevolverGuy.Com
Review: The Colt Night Cobra - RevolverGuy.Com
 
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Picked a King up just prior to the late unpleasantness, so it's got less than a box of ammo thru it. Not enough trigger time time to feel comfortable carrying. That said, it's got the best out of the box double action trigger I've ever felt. Doesn't stack like the original King did. I get a few more rounds thru it, wouldn't think twice about EDC'ing. Big drawback, they're pricey, probably more so since the big shortage.
 
Saw one today, 899 otd. No idea if that is a good price.

But that 4” Python sitting next to it was the bomb. One is on order.
 
gerhard1 said:
Personally, I'd like it better with a 4" barrel and fixed sights. Still, I'm thinking about getting one.
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That would be nice. When I first saw the Magnum Carry (predecessor to this gun), I envisioned a Police Positive Magnum. Honestly, I think Colt missed the boat big time by not offering more D frame configurations to law enforcement during the tail end of the revolver era.

A new brushed stainless Police Positive Special and Police Positive Magnum (with the original D frame trigger guard and grip frame) would be sweet. Just the ticket for someone that wants a compact and simple sixgun with more sight radius.
 
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I love mine along with my other 3" guns.

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6 rounds seems limited in today’s America, but otherwise, yes. I do wish that Colt would put a ventilated rib on it and come out with a Diamondback. And I’d like it best in .38 special.
 
King Cobra

I bought one when they came out. It is my EDC. I like it. It carries well, conceals well. It may be a little heavier than my Sig 938 but it know I have 6 shots on hand. It will not jam or fail to eject.

As a civilian, any altercation I may be involved with may be close & personal. I like knowing that all I have to do is pull the trigger.
 
Lewel said:
I bought one when they came out. It is my EDC. I like it. It carries well, conceals well. It may be a little heavier than my Sig 938 but it know I have 6 shots on hand. It will not jam or fail to eject.

As a civilian, any altercation I may be involved with may be close & personal. I like knowing that all I have to do is pull the trigger.
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I don't mean to burst your bubble, but revolvers can fail. Unburned powder/debris under the extractor will tie up a revolver in less than a heartbeat and cases can get stuck in a revolver. Yeah, go ahead, ask me how I know.
 
YES! Everything you need in a revolver and NOTHING you don't! ;) Regards 18DAI
 
I wished I would have bought one before the craziness. I did buy a Night Cobra before they got stupid expensive, and it is a little jewel.
 
UncleEd said:
This is the S&W Forum and reading
all these positive reviews has caused
me to violently vomit.

When the retching is over, I think
I'll buy a King Cobfra. :)
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When Big Blue makes a modern production gun I actually want. Then I'll buy it. Problem is, they don't.

The lock is still on their revolvers and the M&P line doesn’t win me over except for my .40 S&W Shield and that's simply because GLOCK doesn't make such a gun.

The new Colts are fantastic guns for the money. Especially since I have an original SF-VI and the new Colts are an evolution of that.
 
stansdds said:
I don't mean to burst your bubble, but revolvers can fail. Unburned powder/debris under the extractor will tie up a revolver in less than a heartbeat and cases can get stuck in a revolver. Yeah, go ahead, ask me how I know.
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VERY good point. And yet there is the evidence by NYPD, a huge LE body at any time, that in the almost 70 years (I may be a little off) of its use of the .38 revolver, a police revolver never failed to fire when called upon, regardless of condition.

Always test your revolver with the ammunition you choose to carry. Examine each ctge for defects (Ask ME how I know.;)) and rotate ammunition as you see fit.

Kaaskop49
Shield #5103
 
UncleEd said:
This is the S&W Forum and reading
all these positive reviews has caused
me to violently vomit.

When the retching is over, I think
I'll buy a King Cobfra. :)
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I like the King Cobra, but I think I'll stick with my Glock 19 for EDC.
 
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