Has anyone bought a new Colt Cobra

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I have been watching the new Colt D/A Cobra since it was released by Colt in 2017. It's not as Beautiful as the Colts of old, but it's great to see Colt start to build double action Revolvers again. Although they used the Cobra name, (Probably for Snake Appeal), it more resembles a SS Detective Special. So last week my curiousity got the better of me and I ordered one on on GB for $569.
I had a Colt DS many years ago, and remember it's wonderful trigger. Well this Revolver has the same Trigger if not better. It's not as Pretty as a Vintage DS, but it shot Great. I'm going to treat her to a new set of VZ Grips, and a decent Holster
 

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I don’t have too many rounds through mine – but I like it. I was surprised how much heavier it is than I remembered the Det Spec weighing. Mine has a very tight action and B/C gap, etc is great. And, none of the dreaded yoke flex (flexing out away from the frame with light finger pressure on the cylinder) which is present on so many recent S&W’s. I think you will like it!
 
Does it shoot to the sights? That was a frequent problem for older Colts. They tended to shoot left unless a gunsmith rotated the bbl. a tad to bring the sights into proper alignment.

I like Speer's 135 grain Short Barrel ammo in such guns.
 
I've handled one of the new Colt Cobras. It did feel good and I did dry fire it, the trigger action was quite good. This is the beauty of MIM and CNC machining. All the parts are pretty much identical, have a smooth finish and can be assembled rather than requiring fitting. I just wish that Colt had given these new version Cobra's a new name, maybe just calling them "New Cobra", and to give the name "King Cobra" to a fixed sight revolver is just wrong.

As for cost, we live in a plastic pistol world and it costs more to make things from metal. Where once revolvers were less expensive than most pistols, revolvers now cost as much as or more than metal pistols.
 
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The new King Cobra is out now. Magnum with a 3" barrel. It looks great! But it is pricey. $845 to $899 at the discount online dealers.
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The same thing happened when the Cobra was released in 2017.
Prices went through the Roof until the Supply caught up with the Demand. I have a 4" 686 S&W that fills my 357 niche, but if the Prices drop into the 600s I will probably get a Colt King Cobra.
It's pretty bare bones which is what makes it appealing to me for Woods Walking ECT
 
Texas Star said:
Does it shoot to the sights? That was a frequent problem for older Colts. They tended to shoot left unless a gunsmith rotated the bbl. a tad to bring the sights into proper alignment.

I like Speer's 135 grain Short Barrel ammo in such guns.
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I fired mine with Reloads consisting of a 158 LSWC over 3.5 of Bullseye. She hit pretty much POA at 7yds, but with 73yr old eyes and shaky Hands I sure someone could do much better. The Hi Vis really helps.
 
I had the new Colt Cobra 38 and it was awesome! POA was POI. Best trigger of any revolver ( I’ve had 17 over the years ) and carries 6 rounds.The gun is a pleasure to shoot and carry! I sold it because the sights were very hard for me to see (71 and lens implant). It was the BEST 38 I have ever owned and I miss it.

Be SAFE and Shoot often,
 
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I've owned a new Colt Cobra 2017 for approximately a year. Having carried 3rd Generation DSes and Cobras, as an LEO and a shooter, the New Cobra for my money is a better gun. It doesn't have the polish or the bluing, but it does have a front sight that works, a better more positive action, and a better grip from the factory; it also shoots to point of aim.

The 3rd Generation D frames front sights were too short and they shot way high beyond 10 yds. I'm talking 6' high at 35 yds. Colt solved the problem by putting the front sight in a vise and squeezing it to make the front sight taller. The action on the new Cobra is stronger and just as smooth as a nice old DS. Getting ready to purchase the New King Cobra, a 357 six shot the size of an SP 101 3".
 

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As one who has carried a 1974 Cobra quite often I find the new Cobra heavy. Picked one up at the LGS and that's the first thing I noticed. Can't be as comfortable a carry, I'd have to wear suspenders.

I know why they called it a Cobra but it should be called a Detective Special.
 
I just like the idea that companies are making revolvers again. When you think about it, in this age of semi's they really don't make much sense other than nostalgia. Hate to say it, but purely objectively speaking a plastic hi cap 9mm makes more sense than a heavy .357 for just about everyone. Not me mind you, nor people reading this, but just about everyone else
 
Are the dimensions of the new Cobra roughly the same as the old D.S? I also wonder if there are retro style grips for it. I am 66 and need another revolver like I need a hole in the head. That said, this might make a nice carry gun.
 
I handled one of the new Cobras yesterday at Sportsman's Warehouse. My impressions were:
1. I didn't like the fuzz finish they are putting on the gun. I suspect it will leave a very distinct turn line on the cylinder.
2. I dry fired the gun with the cylinder open, like I can do with my smiths by pulling the thumb piece back to simulate having the cylinder closed. Unlike my smiths, the Colt locked up. I had to close the cylinder to get it freed up again. The salesman was not impressed, but at least I did not create a turn line on the cylinder.
3. The trigger action does stack a bit towards the end of pull.

The Colt is rated as a 28 ounce gun. A comparable 686 would be probably 8 ounces heavier. This could be a plus or a minus, depending on your intended use.
 
I just picked up a King Cobra DAO 2” that has the best trigger I have ever had on a nib revolver. The fit and finish are perfect and I haven’t shot it yet but I already love this gun. I added a set of VZ grips and if it shoots as well as it looks and I can find a holster it well become my new edc. If anyone has a suggestion for a owb holster I would appreciate it.
 
I fondled and shot the Cobra at the last 2 SHOT Show media days. I wasn't impressed with the fit & finish, I found the edges to be unnecessarily sharp and the bulbous ring on the barrel ugly, but the trigger was smooth. To my senses it felt and looked more like a Charter Arms Bull Dog than a Colt.
At the most recent media day, 2 of the 3 King Cobras used for demonstration had mechanical problems and were hauled away. I am content with my 640-1 Pro.
 
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I've heard some pretty good things about the "new" Cobra, and am tempted to buy one. But I'm perplexed about the shape of the trigger guard.:confused: That may hold me back because I once owned a nice older Kahr P380, but had to sell it because the similar shaped trigger guard beat up my trigger finger.
 
My first off-duty gun was a Cobra, purchased new for $85 in 1968 and I still have it. I carried & used a Detective Special in ‘74 that’s left me w/the impression that Colt made some of the best revolvers back in the day.
 
I have the Night Cobra. Extremely smooth trigger, no stacking. Very comfortable in the hand. Very accurate to point of aim. I'm very impressed with it. Fine revolver.
 
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