2017: Colt's re-entry into the revolver market

[F224]

John:

You never cease to amaze me. That is a fantastic find!!! It must have an alloy cylinder in order to achieve that weight on the D frame, and with then unheard of "Target Stocks". What a cool revolver!!

As usual, thanks for sharing with us...

Best Regards, Les

My 3" barreled Colt Agent (steel cylinder) that has been customized and refinished, bobbed hammer, Detective Special shrouded barrel, XS Sights big Dot front sight, Black-T on all moving parts and the frame and barrel done in CeraKoat Burnt Bronze. This 3" weighs 16 ounces with those Pachmeyer grips and shoots any good 130-158gr ammo into 3" groups at 25 yards all day long.

 

[Combat]

When I started reading this thread I was hoping it was going to be about Colt bringing back these. A six inch barrel .22 sure would be nice.

 

[crazyphil]

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Not an expert, but my Ruger rotates to the left when viewed as I aim, if I was pointing it at you, you would say it rotates to the right. Same as my Smith's.

I found an answer on the Ruger forum. All Ruger Double
Action revolvers cylinders turn counter clockwise. All Ruger
Single Action revolvers turn clockwise. Apparantly all 4 of
Tops revolvers are single action? I have a Ruger .44 Magnum
Single Action, but never noticed the cylinder turned clockwise.
That's one of the reasons I love this forum. I learn something
new (almost) every day.

 

[vt_shooter]

Maybe when other manufacturers see that there's no internal lock on the new Colt they'll follow suit ...

 

[mag318]

2017 is going to be an interesting year in the firearms industry. I never considered buying a Kimber 1911 but when I personally examined their first revolver the K6S I was impressed. I bought one and I've become even more impressed. Its a super high quality build, has a better trigger than most of my Smiths, and shoots to the POA with most loads tried so far.
Being a collector and a shooter I will buy a couple of the new Cobras when they become available. I'll shoot one and the other will be kept in pristine condition just in case Colt for some reason stops making them. Again 2017 is going to be an interesting year.

 

[jeeps]

Looks like investment cast and mim,crude. Here we go !

 

[JK-linux]

Glad they are making a revolver again. Very sad they put the "Cobra" name on the revolver they are making because it most certainly isn't a Cobra in any meaningful sense of what the name implies. At least give this clunky new thing an original name - Rattle Snake, Garter Snake, Angle Worm, etc...
I'd take my $700 and buy an actual Cobra or DS (this new one is more of a DS than a Cobra anyhow) out of spite if nothing else.

 

[Grayfox]

The more I think about it, the more I like this new Cobra. My first legal carry gun was a 3rd Issue Detective Special. I liked that gun and shot it quite well. However, my late wife rook a shine to it and wouldn't give it back for about 20 years.
I still have it, but with its collectability and value, I just can't see carrying it again.

Now I know that the J-frames are the king of small revolvers. But for me, they're just too small. I've never been able to shoot one very well. By the time I put a set of grips on one to give me proper control, I've lost all the advantage of its small size. The situation is even worse now as I've developed a touch of arthritis in my hands.
My most commonly carried revolver these days is my 3" Model 13.

I look forward to getting my hands on the new Cobra. "IF" it lives up to the hype, I'll very likely buy one as my new carry revolver.

Now, if Colt would only bring back a 6" .22 Diamondback.

 

[Jeffrey A. Cooper]

The new double action from Colt.

An American auction house that I've made purchases has a news mag that is head lining a new Colt Detective-sized double action revolver with a different, improved trigger. The story has a link to Colt that says the price is around 700. It has the right classical revolver appearance, IMHO.
I shop a shop in Mishawaka that gets all the Colt choices early, I'll kept my Smith friends informed of any real life contact in the future.

 

[PR24]

I doubt it, but then again S&W is bringing back a Model 66 snubbie allegedly so anything's possible.

Yea it's kind of a snub? 2.75" bbl so it's longer than their 'norm' & not quite the 3" folks want; kind of a Ruger'esq barrel length.

 

[Wyatt Burp]

Here's a 1932 Colt New Service .45 Colt. When I lettered it Colt sent me my money back and a letter saying there was no info on this gun which happens sometimes. But consensus here some years back with more close up pictures was that the finish is original. Grips should be checkered wood with medallions, though. But I like these better.

 

[PR24]

The new colt revolvers are supposed to have a much more refined action. There is one area is it cold could definitely put Smith & Wesson on notice. If they produce a 3 inch .357 magnum with fixed sights, i.e. just like the Cobra but in .357 magnum with one more inch of barrel then they would be pooping in tall cotton!

How many of us Smith and Wesson owners have been bemoaning the demise of 3 inch K frames? The latest 2.75 inch model 66 is a step in the right direction however, it has fully adjustable sights with a very tall front sight. Not quite the fixed sight 3 inch barrel K frame that Smith and Wesson fans have been calling for.... So with that said, a six shot D frame 357 magnum with an end user replaceable front sight would be awesome!

 

[PR24]

I do realize that simply shortening the barrel on the new model 66 is done to save time and expense. But, it is hardly what people have been wanting. I posted a rant about that very thing on this form sometime ago telling Smith & Wesson produce the 3" Mod 65 again with the new parts and a removable front sight.

 

[Malysh]

The new colt revolvers are supposed to have a much more refined action. There is one area is it cold could definitely put Smith & Wesson on notice. If they produce a 3 inch .357 magnum with fixed sights, i.e. just like the Cobra but in .357 magnum with one more inch of barrel then they would be pooping in tall cotton!

How many of us Smith and Wesson owners have been bemoaning the demise of 3 inch K frames? The latest 2.75 inch model 66 is a step in the right direction however, it has fully adjustable sights with a very tall front sight. Not quite the fixed sight 3 inch barrel K frame that Smith and Wesson fans have been calling for.... So with that said, a six shot D frame 357 magnum with an end user replaceable front sight would be awesome!

As some of you know, I accumulate both S&W and Colt revolvers.
I was at the NRA Eastern Outdoors Show yesterday. I got to handle the new Cobra. It is a very attractive revolver. After market wood stocks are in the works from Herrett's and, I think, Eagle.

It has a superb D.A. trigger pull. You will be amazed.