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Colt Cobra, New SW 66 or Kimber K6?
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Amen!
In my view, S&W can use the competition. In fact, S&W actually needs the competition to help them become truly great again in the revolver marketplace.
This is a good thing... a VERY good thing.
Amen!
In my view, S&W can use the competition. In fact, S&W actually needs the competition to help them become truly great again in the revolver marketplace.
This is a good thing... a VERY good thing.
I agree! I love SW and if this will drive them to offer more without lock, we all win!
Wonder if the new Cobra has double action "stacking" like the old ones?
That's a feature I could live without.
That's a feature I could live without.
Morning GTBL
Well, I don't have much hope for the new cobra as Colt is struggling & the original cobra was VERY labor intensive so the new one probably won't be any better than the other MIM content, quickly machined, poorly assembled modern revolvers from the majors.
The K6 looks good but Kimber has it's ups & downs quality wise so might be a c rap shoot. I like the design idea but to pull it off the quality must be maintained & quality in the modern Kimber is spotty.
The new 66 looks promising but as with other modern S&W guns the quality vacillates greatly as the tooling wears or the assembly process is accelerated to squeeze more profit from the unsuspecting public. The good part on the S&W is their customer service as it is well honed due to the total lack of quality control on products shoved out the door.
I'm not huge on the k6s looks, but I have a lot of respect for the apparent build quality and functional design. The k6s is really growing on me.
I'm glad that Colt is getting back in to revolvers, but I think once they have cobras and pythons in production for a year or 2 the hype will wane a bit. They will be a hit, but I don't see them beating S&W at much of anything (IL notwithstanding). I'm not a fan of a danty looking fiber optic front sight on a snub. I think a metal night sight would have been a home run. This won't replace my 638 or my snub nose model 15, but it splits the middle pretty effectively...just not at $900.
If I didn't have a 3 inch model 13 I'd be in line for the new model 66 with 2.75" barrel. I have the 4.25" version, and it has been fantastic. I love the changes to the lockup strength. You can shoot magnums till your hand falls off with the new 66.
I'm glad that Colt is getting back in to revolvers, but I think once they have cobras and pythons in production for a year or 2 the hype will wane a bit. They will be a hit, but I don't see them beating S&W at much of anything (IL notwithstanding). I'm not a fan of a danty looking fiber optic front sight on a snub. I think a metal night sight would have been a home run. This won't replace my 638 or my snub nose model 15, but it splits the middle pretty effectively...just not at $900.
If I didn't have a 3 inch model 13 I'd be in line for the new model 66 with 2.75" barrel. I have the 4.25" version, and it has been fantastic. I love the changes to the lockup strength. You can shoot magnums till your hand falls off with the new 66.
zogger
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While I am a SW fan, I like that Colt is getting back into the game. Hopefully the new Cobra is a great gun which is followed by more snake guns. As for the Kimber, it is great another revolver maker is in the market but not sure they bring anything unique to the table.
Just waiting to get my hand on each one to see how they really are.
Just waiting to get my hand on each one to see how they really are.
We shall see! I purchased a Gold Cup last year and quality has been excellent. Having this experience gives me hope that they will produce a quality revolver as well.
I have yet to actually talk to anybody that has touched any of these new offerings. I suspect that the upcoming Shot Show will offer a lot of information. I told my LGS that I would buy a Kimber K6s if they could get their hands on one. That was nearly a year ago and still nothing. The Colt and new Mod 66 with the 2-3/4" barrel will both we worth a close look but I assume they too will be a year in getting quantities out to dealers.
$699 msrp, which they may sell at that price in the beginning...I have to re-evaluate my original skepticism. The cobra looks like a fine option at that price.
On top of that, you can get brass bead or night sights out of the box...you are not stuck with fiber optic only.
The cobra just got a lot more interesting in my book.
On top of that, you can get brass bead or night sights out of the box...you are not stuck with fiber optic only.
The cobra just got a lot more interesting in my book.
TAC
Member
You might to wait until the 'new' Colt is out, and sees some use. I seriously doubt it will be a 100% exact copy of the original. New, doesn't always mean improved. It might not even be as good.
357-RevolverGuy
Member
Looks like it will be a fun year for us revolver fans. I'm strongly leaning towards adding a Colt Cobra to my collection. And don't forget Ruger's got some neat models for 2017 too (44 Spl GP100 and 8 shot 357 mag Redhawk). Sort of reminds me of the old time competition between Colt, S&W, Ruger, ... and hey even Dan Wesson is making revolvers again.
JK-linux
Member
I'll probably pass on all three of them. If nostalgia gets the best of me, I'll find a nice used version of the real thing. To each their own.
ETA: though these aren't for me, I'm extremely glad manufacturers are putting so time and money into rolling out "new" revolvers. Being a wheel gun guy, it's good news, if only for competition and ammunition availability.
ETA: though these aren't for me, I'm extremely glad manufacturers are putting so time and money into rolling out "new" revolvers. Being a wheel gun guy, it's good news, if only for competition and ammunition availability.
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TAROMAN
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Simple.
Buy all three and do a comparison test for us!
Happy New Year...
Buy all three and do a comparison test for us!
Happy New Year...
The Kimber revolver is the best thing to happen to motivate Smith & Wesson going forward.I don't think they will even bat an eye at Colt,but Kimber has tons of money right now,and is looking to modernize the DA revolver.Now if the younger crowd picks up an interest in a newer genre ration of revolvers made of steel and wood,we all benefit.
