Recently walked into a LGS with every intention to walk out with a new 3 inch Colt Python. But, they had not updated their website and it had been sold. There in the case was a 3 inch Colt King Cobra. Handled it, really liked it and worked a deal.
Wow, what a nice revolver! The size and balance are sweet. The fit and trigger pull are impressive. Really, there are not many revolvers available today that compare. The Ruger SP-101 and Taurus 605 3 inchers are 5 shots. Maybe the 6 shot Kimber? I believe it really is a modern replacement of the popular S&W Model 65 3 inch.
While certainly functional, I do not really favor the Hogue grips. Think a $900 revolver should have some nicer wood grips. The brass bead front sight is a classy touch, but not easy for me to pick up. I replaced mine with a Marbles fiber optic sight. I like the smooth trigger face.
Ordered a Simply Rugged Silver Dollar Pancake (which arrived in one week!). Pleased that Safariland K Frame Speedloaders function okay, though some ammo worked better than others? Will be on the hunt for a couple Safariland D Frame Speedloaders to compare.
Shot 100 rounds of Norma Target .38 Special ammunition and a couple cylinders of Remington Golden Saber .357 Magnum 125 grain JHP. Revolver functioned perfectly. Would have liked to shot the Speer 135 grain Short Barrel ammunition, but can’t find any. Believe that would be a perfect carry round for this revolver.
Overall, I believe this is an outstanding carry revolver. I think Colt could have come out with another snake name for it instead of repurposing the King Cobra name, but it’s just a name. Also think this revolver in .327 Federal Magnum would be awesome! I’m glad to be a Colt revolver Owner again after many years! Would enjoy hearing impressions from other King Cobra Owners!
Sixgun100
Wow, what a nice revolver! The size and balance are sweet. The fit and trigger pull are impressive. Really, there are not many revolvers available today that compare. The Ruger SP-101 and Taurus 605 3 inchers are 5 shots. Maybe the 6 shot Kimber? I believe it really is a modern replacement of the popular S&W Model 65 3 inch.
While certainly functional, I do not really favor the Hogue grips. Think a $900 revolver should have some nicer wood grips. The brass bead front sight is a classy touch, but not easy for me to pick up. I replaced mine with a Marbles fiber optic sight. I like the smooth trigger face.
Ordered a Simply Rugged Silver Dollar Pancake (which arrived in one week!). Pleased that Safariland K Frame Speedloaders function okay, though some ammo worked better than others? Will be on the hunt for a couple Safariland D Frame Speedloaders to compare.
Shot 100 rounds of Norma Target .38 Special ammunition and a couple cylinders of Remington Golden Saber .357 Magnum 125 grain JHP. Revolver functioned perfectly. Would have liked to shot the Speer 135 grain Short Barrel ammunition, but can’t find any. Believe that would be a perfect carry round for this revolver.
Overall, I believe this is an outstanding carry revolver. I think Colt could have come out with another snake name for it instead of repurposing the King Cobra name, but it’s just a name. Also think this revolver in .327 Federal Magnum would be awesome! I’m glad to be a Colt revolver Owner again after many years! Would enjoy hearing impressions from other King Cobra Owners!
Sixgun100
