inspcalahan
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Beat me to it..the RA was the indication it's a new Colt. Unless someone's really messed it up, it would be an excellent carry gun and a shooter with whatever ammo you wanted to stuff in it.
Colt Cobra-good revolver or not?
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Beat me to it..the RA was the indication it's a new Colt. Unless someone's really messed it up, it would be an excellent carry gun and a shooter with whatever ammo you wanted to stuff in it.
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Not only is it the newer all steel model, this PARTICULAR one has made it into the news. Hunter filled out a 4473 incorrectly, similar to Prince Harry incorrectly filling out his visa application.
Hmm, maybe they are right. You shouldn’t try to explain a joke.
Hmm, maybe they are right. You shouldn’t try to explain a joke.
Got my Cobra new in 1968 for off-duty, still have it but don’t shoot or carry it anymore. I did carry it working plain clothes years ago and still appreciate the classic look of the blued finish & unshrouded ejector rod.
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*shrug*
To each their own, but all 3 examples of my new Colt revolvers (Python, King Cobra, Cobra) are spectacular.
ETA: OP - You’re not likely to regret owning that Cobra. Mine was my carry piece today.
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To answer the original question, as an old buddy used to put it, “Does 100 lbs of flour make a big biscuit?”
I didn’t realize Colt had made an all steel new version. That sounds like an excellent idea. How much they asking, Caje?
I didn’t realize Colt had made an all steel new version. That sounds like an excellent idea. How much they asking, Caje?
Model19man
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Never had one but I had a Detective Special and loved it. 6 shots versus 5 if you have a J frame Smith. If yours has an alloy frame I would only use standard 38 Special. Stainless I would use anything that fits.
.38SuperMan
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My 1953 Cobra that I posted the photo of is a 32 caliber so no worries about loads. I reload for it and push a 77 grain polymer coated bullet st 700 fps so I’m not in any danger.
I have a 1974 Detective Special that I really like and would say the new 2017 stainless Cobra is just as good. They’re internally different but Colt did a fantastic job with their new revolvers. I bought the cheap one and it has a sort of satin finish. Looks great and I believe you can get a high polished one too. I can’t remember the price exactly but bought it a few years ago at Sportsmans Warehouse and think it was in the mid $600’s.
I’ve put quite a few rounds through it and never had a hiccup. Fit and finish are excellent anda functions are smooth and precise.
I own about 10 new and old Colts and the new ones haven’t disappointed.
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Probably a few years, but he'll likely get probation. And a pardon.
I’m not sure how good the new ones are. Hunter bought one and his sister in law / girlfriend at the time , threw it in the trash.
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Carefully inspect that particular one for crack…
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Whew! I was wondering if I am making a mistake giving this to my twin bro! Now I know that I am not.
After he gets his NJ permit, of course.........
I have the original grips, too. I hate them but it's going to be his problem.
After he gets his NJ permit, of course.........
I have the original grips, too. I hate them but it's going to be his problem.
SnidelyWhiplash
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The new Cobra is an excellent revolver but there are a lot of excellent similar revolvers in its class. The difference is the sixth round compared to five for a very small increase in size. While Colt couldn’t make enough of them for the first year it two the market seems to have shifted towards Colt’s new .357 small frame revolvers.
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Would you rather have a S&W 357 J Frame?
SnidelyWhiplash
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To be honest…I don’t see much utility in a small frame .357. The blast, flash and recoil are excessive for such a small frame revolver. I’d rather have two quicker shots on target with a .38 Special than have to pull the same gun out of recoil for a follow up shot. Of course…if you get a solid hit with one round of .357 that’s great but you can’t count on that.
I’ve never owned a S&W J-frame and have only some occasional shooting experience with them. Those I have tried didn’t shoot to point of aim and had very heavy trigger pulls which could certainly be why shooting to point of aim was off.
I’ve never owned a S&W J-frame and have only some occasional shooting experience with them. Those I have tried didn’t shoot to point of aim and had very heavy trigger pulls which could certainly be why shooting to point of aim was off.
nor sure why anyone would throw one away in a dumpster, must not be in their right mind... you would think a longer barrel would at least make it a worthless hunter?
Let’s see, a lawyer has access to a Colt with interesting provenance that may or may not have been thrown in a dumpster ?????? If you don’t want it I’ll take it. And I’ll pay extra for the story over a couple beers.
I own its sister
I bought one for my Dad who wanted a Colt Cobra.. He carried a Cobra and and an M2 for his trips out to the country, "Tan San Nhat"
I believe the OP is talking about a new model from 2017 since the serial number starts with RA.
I have one and really love it. Absolutely no issues. It’s all stainless, not alloy, and should take +P with no problem. It’s the same size as my vintage Cobra but heavier. Great smooth action that is every bit as good as my Pythons.
I’m not sure why Colt didn’t call it a Detective Special. The Cobra, Detective and the new Cobra are the same size and since the new Co ra is all stainless I think Detective Special would have been more appropriate. But I guess they were trying to keep with the snake names.
It’s actually one of my favorite carry guns.
By the way, here’s my 1953 Cobra. Picked it up in Dallas and the story goes it was only fired once and belonged to a nightclub owner who went to prison
I bought one for my Dad who wanted a Colt Cobra.. He carried a Cobra and and an M2 for his trips out to the country, "Tan San Nhat"
I own its sister
Yep, the one I bought my Dad, belonged to the Chief of Police in Pekin, Illinois, a night stand gun,, my Dad had carried one in Viet Nam, and wanted one for a keep sake.. he was very tickled to get it, and I also bought myself a 1968 Browning Hi Power, after hearing my Dad tell the story of a couple of SOG grunts with a case of FN High Powers on an MC-130E.. My Dad had picked one up and was admiring it, "Take a couple of those Major Maggart! we'll figure out how to help you get those home, but grab a couple, hell, we just use em, drop em, and run like hell!"
Yep, the one I bought my Dad, belonged to the Chief of Police in Pekin, Illinois, a night stand gun,, my Dad had carried one in Viet Nam, and wanted one for a keep sake.. he was very tickled to get it, and I also bought myself a 1968 Browning Hi Power, after hearing my Dad tell the story of a couple of SOG grunts with a case of FN High Powers on an MC-130E.. My Dad had picked one up and was admiring it, "Take a couple of those Major Maggart! we'll figure out how to help you get those home, but grab a couple, hell, we just use em, drop em, and run like hell!"
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