[Pics] 2017 Colt Cobra...finally arrived

[NCBeagle]

Looks like Badger Boot Grips fit with just a little trimming to the part that comes to rest behind the trigger guard.

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[NCBeagle]

Shoots very well. The unattractive fiber-optic site is functional. Again, nice trigger pull. Feels solid. Nice shooting snub.

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[Jim NNN]

Thanks for the review and the great pics. I only have one Colt - an Official Police .38 revolver from way back when. It isn't a fancy gun, but it really gives you an idea of the quality that Colt was putting into it's guns.

The finish of the new gun gives a much different impression than the old gun does, but I believe Colt was wise to make the gun as affordable as possible. If they can maintain the quality, I predict they will sell well.

Congrats on the cool new revolver!

 

[gnystrom]

Very nice writeup and I agree with everything you said. How is the size compared to a hammered J-frame? My Kimber is almost exactly the same size as a 640 but will the Colt with that large hammer fit in a pocket if needed or is it closer to a SP101?

 

[NCBeagle]

Very nice writeup and I agree with everything you said. How is the size compared to a hammered J-frame? My Kimber is almost exactly the same size as a 640 but will the Colt with that large hammer fit in a pocket if needed or is it closer to a SP101?

In my view, this is not a pocket gun. It's almost exactly the same size as the 3rd Gen. Detective Special. That puts it a bit closer to the SP101.

I have the Kimber too. It's noticeably larger than the Kimber. Quite frankly, the Kimber is a better revolver. Hate to say that, but it's probably true by any objective measure



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[les.b]

Here is what I think of when I think of "Detective Special", and it had a steel frame. I can carry this revolver in the same pocket holster (Galco horsehide PH158) that I carry my 340 PD and other J frames in. But it is a little heavy, so a "Cobra" would be the same gun with an alloy frame. That, in my opinion would be a real pocket carry gun, and I still, like some other posters cannot figure why they are calling the steel frame gun a "Cobra".



Here is my 1971 Colt Cobra. Makes a nice pocket gun in the above holster.



I know, I am beating a dead horse here. Watchdog has some great GIFs illustrating the dead horse beating.

Best Regards, Les

 

[NCBeagle]

Here is what I think of when I think of "Detective Special", and it had a steel frame. I can carry this revolver in the same pocket holster (Galco horsehide PH158) that I carry my 340 PD and other J frames in. But it is a little heavy, so a "Cobra" would be the same gun with an alloy frame. That, in my opinion would be a real pocket carry gun, and I still, like some other posters cannot figure why they are calling the steel frame gun a "Cobra".



Here is my 1971 Colt Cobra. Makes a nice pocket gun in the above holster.



I know, I am beating a dead horse here. Watchdog has some great GIFs illustrating the dead horse beating.

Best Regards, Les

Les, I agree 100%. Not sure why they elected to call it a Cobra, as opposed to Detective Special or something of that sort. They would have a real winner if it had an alloy frame.

On that note...here is another real 1975 Cobra




Detective...


...a pile of Agents, Cobras, and Detectives. The new Colt Cobra comes under dressed to this party.

 

[Kifaru]

I'm just guessing here, but I think marketing probably wanted to go with the "snake" theme for this gun (and subsequent models?). I remember that during his town hall meeting on gun control Obama seemed completely nonplussed by the fact that when he went to Colt to see if they could help him "do something" about the so-called assault-weapon problem, Colt apparently told him to go pound sand (very politely, I'm sure). It is for this reason that my next new gun purchase will probably be a Colt, and this offering actually interests me. Not that there's anything wrong with SAA revolvers, 1911s, and AR-patterned rifles, I just dig double-action revolvers more. Thanks for the very thorough review and beautiful photography, NC Beagle!

 

[DWalt]

I have exactly one Colt DS, ca. 1960. My favorite snubby. So long as I have it, I won't be putting in an order for the new Cobra.

 

[DocB]

Yeah, me too. Only one. . .a 1951 DS. This gun has actually advanced to being my favorite small-frame snub. Just something about the way it feels and handles. Not to mention that 6th shot. Since I don't like the shrouded ejector rods on the newer ones, this one is perfect.

 

[gnystrom]

In my view, this is not a pocket gun. It's almost exactly the same size as the 3rd Gen. Detective Special. That puts it a bit closer to the SP101.

I have the Kimber too. It's noticeably larger than the Kimber. Quite frankly, the Kimber is a better revolver. Hate to say that, but it's probably true by any objective measure



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I suspect your assessment of the Kimber is correct. The insides of the K6S are a machinists dream. Every part is as smooth as a baby's bottom right out of the factory. I suspect if S&W built to the Kimbers specs the cost would double. Hopefully Kimber set a new standard for quality in American made revolvers. Mine is carried daily.

 

[RubenZ]

Be honest as I'm interested in getting one for the wife. Is it worth the 700 asking price they are wanting ?

 

[NCBeagle]

Be honest as I'm interested in getting one for the wife. Is it worth the 700 asking price they are wanting ?

The Colt? No. Hate to say it. Unless you are a snub collector like me with an academic interest. Better off getting any of the various J frames or maybe a snub Model 64. The Kimber is also a good option if you can find it at a discount used.




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[RubenZ]

The Colt? No. Hate to say it. Unless you are a snub collector like me with an academic interest. Better off getting any of the various J frames or maybe a snub Model 64. The Kimber is also a good option if you can find it at a discount used.

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Thanks for the input. I love COLT 1911's, and never had a COLT revolver. When news of this one broke out, it peeked my interest but now I'm not so sure. I think I may invest in an older one.

 

[NCBeagle]

I think I may invest in an older one.

That sounds like a fine idea.



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[DocB]

Yes, invest in an older one! I've got $500 in the 1951 pictured above. They are hard to find and will only go up.

 

[catadjuster]

Thanks for the review NCBeagle - and especially the range update - I always find that helpful in a review. It has to shoot as well as look good.

 

[forrestinmathews]

With that trigger guard you expect to see Charter Arms on the side...a real aesthetically challenged​ design. The dent just kills it for me along with the bead blasted finish.

 

[Targets Guy]

Here is the latest review I have seen on the new Cobra.

Ready to Strike: The New .38 Special Colt Cobra – Full Review. - GunsAmerica Digest

 

[GeoJelly]

These little puppies must be selling well because the prices are still jacked up on Crook Broker ... I am looking for one to shoot so I guess I'll have to wait till next year. I really like the way the blasted finish looks on the OP's revolver - seems to be the school solution if a person is actually going to carry and use it. No doubt though, if I were looking for one just to look at, I would try to find one of the scalper-priced Detective Specials ...