New Colt Cobra any reviews?

[VaTom]

A friend who works at a local shop informed me that some new cobras are coming in this week. Have read info on colt website but no reviews. I own one colt revolver and a 1911a1-otherwise a s&w guy. Any information about the new cobra would be appreciated. I don't want to miss chance to get one early if good.

 

[ISCS Yoda]

Well, you beat me to this thread so here's the Gun Digest review I just read this very minute.

First Look: Colt Cobra Revolver - Gun Digest

(C) Gun Digest 2017

 

[VaTom]

Thanks so much

 

[Targets Guy]

Thanks. My LGS said I get the first call when one comes in. My '57 Cobra needs a playmate.

 

[mojave30cal]

I really like my 1968 Colt Cobra in .38 special. It belonged to
a LEO and has lots of character. I carry it in a H. H. Heiser
457 holster that's inscribed "Cobra 2" in ink on the back. It
is my favorite CCW sidearm.

 

[MCorps0311]

I like the look of the Colt.38 SPL+P in the link.

 

[VaTom]

MSRP is $699. Trying to decide if that amount might be better spent on an older S&W or Colt revolver.

My only Colt revolver is this 1956 Official Police .38 purchased at auction for less than $400 a couple of years ago.

 

[silversnake]

The newer version has the advantage of being rated for +P ammunition and what sounds like a better trigger/ergonomics.

But why is it so heavy for just a .38?

 

[retiredbadge8091]

Anything to grow interest in the revolver market and to maybe put some fun back into the shooting sports is a good thing.

 

[5point5sixGUY]

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[Mike in Reedley]

It appears Colt borrowed heavily from Charter Arms and Taurus in the looks department. Wow 25 ounces, that's heavy.

 

[silversnake]

It appears Colt borrowed heavily from Charter Arms and Taurus in the looks department. Wow 25 ounces, that's heavy.

I get the impression Colt cut a few corners to compete on price. Not something I would have expected from them.

 

[Grayfox]

So far all the reviews I've seen come from professional writers and bloggers and they love it. But we all know how that goes.
I want to hear from some ordinary shooters.

 

[American1776]

It's a six shot snub .38 spl, all steel. It fills a 'niche' that seems to have been missing for quite some time. I like J-frames: but the 5 shot capacity can be an issue.

If the materials and execution is on a par with current J-frames, I think it'll be a real hit. The absence of the key-hole lock will boost it's popularity as well.

I think it could be a great option for female shooters, new shooters, and advanced shooters who want a 'more capable' .38 that is still concealable. 25 ounces makes it just heavy enough to be a range gun in .38 spl, and light enough for all day comfortable carry.

 

[Texas Star]

Hmmm...dull matte finish. I hope they'll eventually offer a green fiber optic front sight as well as red.


And a semi-polished stainless finish like the S&W Model 60 used to have would also be welcome.


The Gun Digest review was written by some guy I've never heard of, who admitted that he has scant experience with revolvers. This may be why he didn't discuss the cylinder timing issue. I hope the new gun has an action of Colt's later style or a refinement. The old traditional Colt action that dates from the early 1900's has a rep for going out of time quickly.


Colt once made a cheaply finished version of the Agent. I guess it sold to people who just wanted a reliable .38 snub and didn't want to pay for appearances. This gun seems to appeal to that market.

 

[epj]

I have a couple of Agents. One from 1975, which I carry a lot. The other from 1964. Both have the factory hammer shroud. The newer gun is supposedly rated for +P. That's what I carry in it. The relative light weight is part of the guns appeal. My other carry revolver is a M66 2-1/2". It's decidedly not light weight. However, it shoots just like a full size gun as far as I'm concerned. It is a load to carry though.

 

[hkcavalier]

I think this just follows the general trend in CCW handguns. We reached size limits with both revolvers and semis, and things are bouncing the other directions as people just don't want to shoot their Glock 29s, Kimber Solos, and scandium/aluminum J frames stuffed with +Ps or .357s all that much!

I'm still focused on the bigger guns but eventually will stumble across a six shot S&W snub I just have to own.

 

[chief38]

I have yet to actually see one in person but I THINK from what I've seen on Youtube and other reviews so far I might just have to get one! List price is $699 but actual selling price after the initial release should be low to mid 600's.

I own a 3rd generation blued Dick Spl. and it is a pleasure to shoot. I did actually carry it for a while but went back to my Chief Spl. for ease of pocket carry. While the little smith has one round less there is no denying that the Colt is not really a pocket gun. That said, in an OWB holster the few extra ounces makes no real difference and the new Colt should handle the stiff Buffalo Bore 158 grain LSWCHP-GC +P's quite a bit better than my M60-7 does.

From what they say, the DA trigger pull is only 8 pounds with a sub 3 pound SA pull. However the DA pull is what excites me for a carry gun - that's pretty light!!

Aside from the front sight it comes with (don't like that type but is easily changeable with a conventional type) I think the new Colt Cobra will be a great, high quality, accurate and smooth 6 shot revolver and will be a much needed revenue producer for Colt. AND NO I/L!!

 

[caleb4387]

The newer version has the advantage of being rated for +P ammunition and what sounds like a better trigger/ergonomics.

But why is it so heavy for just a .38?

why not? I love a good heavy 38. makes shooting them a joy

 

[caleb4387]

It appears Colt borrowed heavily from Charter Arms and Taurus in the looks department. Wow 25 ounces, that's heavy.

that's heavy??? interesting. I carry a 32 oz model 13 everyday and wouldn't consider it heavy unless I'm in jogging pants