Intro NEW Colt Python: WHY IT'S A "NO-GO" Gun News & Reviews 68.7K subscribers Subscribe 101K views 1 year ago in 2020, Colt re-released an 'updated' version of the classic Python revolver. Seems as though you are a Colt fan boy! To prepare for my trip to the range, I pulled down that box of holsters that all gun guys tend to have and undertook my best effort to find something that the Colt would fit. My wife gave me a new King Cobra Target this morning for Christmas, and it's a dud out if the box. Leather, nylon, or Kydex holsters, it doest matter; youre going to get finish wear. I found that rather than splitting the dot, I needed to cover it; otherwise, I tended to land a little low. Epic 22 Pocket Pistol: The Beretta 71 Jaguar. Acting like a spoiled brat if you ask me. Not sure if they still do it but the price was over $570 how to redo the finish on a 6in Colt Python royal blue but when we received it back it was absolutely amazing but still very expensive. You all need to put a Cobra in your hand and shot a couple hundred rounds through it before you start making all these claims against it. COPYRIGHT 2021, THETRUTHABOUTGUNS.COM. The Python was the pinnacle of the line, the masterpiece. This new design appears to be more where it should be. It was like an afterthought for Colt to do something like that. Why cant the mfgs. Sporting a heavy-duty frame, and brushed stainless steel construction, the King Cobra secures a new place in the legendary heritage that makes Colt double-action revolvers some of the hottest collectible firearms today. The finish on the original Cobra was rather utilitarian by comparison to the Python. Ill be buying 2 of these for my sweetie the wheelgun gal. only in 9.mm. Items you may find in this auction include 500 firearms to include modern & collectible rifles, shotguns, muzzle loaders, revolvers and pistols. Discontinued in 2005, it remains one of the highest requested line of firearms to be brought back from the graveyard. Colt didn't stray far from the original King Cobra design with its first new .357 Mag. So one of the guns locked up at range day. Third, and here is the big one, why not offer it in .327 Federal Magnum with a 6 round cylinder? Self-Defense. To address these problems and to create a stronger and more durable revolver than the original, one of the first things Colt did when it redesigned the .357 Magnum-chambered Python was to beef up the frame. The Nighthawk, hands down. I really wish I some of those Colts back todayId be a lot richer. They can move that whole company to Brazil and keep it there for all I care trying to deal with their people in Miami you have to be able to speak Spanish most of the people there dont even speak English correctly its like trying to explain the missing link to the person or to describe the Bible to him its like trying to translate a Bible its ridiculous if youve got a customer service department that is based in the United States of America how about you get some people that actually speak English as their first language how about that? With advances in metallurgy, they should certainly be able to make a lightweight D frame in 6 round .357 mag to compete with the lightweight S&W J frame 5 round 357 magnums. My father got that iconic revolver back in the estate, and it has naturally become a family heirloom. If not, the throats are too tight and need to be reamed (let the factory do it). Is there any talk from Colt to bring back the other lines of revolver will guns?? Great triggers arent the only thing that made a Colt Cobra famous, though. i mean, what the hell were you expecting? Next post: An Israeli .308 AK? Colts rotate into the window. I was thinking .44 spl. Look at which way the cylinder rotates. It was sent/sold to me from large online dealer unaware of the specially designed NRA wood grip with etched picture of cobra snake. Thanks for the article. Back around 1974 I bought the colt detective special which is still my carry gun today. You can always deal with too short, but not too long. It doesnt make sense to market a gun for concealed carry but take the time, effort, and money to put a beautiful, but delicate finish on it. Rather than a smoothly swept oval, the trigger guard. LOL. Had my dear ol grey haired Mother ship it to me as soon as I had an firm address. There are a number of Colt small-frame .38s in the house here, but in the end, the one that goes for a ride in the big world most often is the Agent, the dull-finish version of the real Cobra. Ive shot Pythons and Anacondas galore. The front fiber optic sight is held in place with the tiny Allen screw at the muzzle, which is easily removed or replaced with the use of the included wrench. The fit and finish of this gun is crap. And they still turn out excellent Gold Cup 1911s. So much for the authorities who say one caliber or another is too weak. I have an original Colt Cobra that was made in the 1950s. Same for my little S&W mod 60 38 five shot. S&W 617 vs. Colt King Cobra Target .22. A few days to grind down and re-polish hammer, trigger, cylinder release. They are located in the Peoples republic of Connecticut and buckled to the political pressure of the anti-gun crowd, concern for class action lawsuits on gun manufacturers, thanks to Clinton. Many times, small-frame revolvers are suggested for new shooters because theyre easy to handle and dependable. If we see the type of success with this model that we hope to see, it will be an easy transition for us to expand on the theme and develop additional models that will appeal to other customers. Dont jump right in and try to replicate the Python, just come out with the King in an excellent polish/blue 6 barrel configuration. A well place bullet (even a pellet gun) will kill you if the round finds vitals. Wondering if you could comment on grips for this gun. Caliber(s):.22 LR, .32 Colt New Police, .38 Special; Weight: 0.94 lbs (0.43 kg) Barrel length: 2 in (51 mm), 3 in (76 mm) Capacity: 6 . Feeling that his dad needed something for personal protection, he gave him the Colt Trooper, which served him until he passed away a few years ago. William Tiewater. Clearly, I am a fan of moon clips! Otherwise well proportioned revolver. The New Cobra seems like an updated Detective Special. Havent seen any in my area yet! Im what you would call a Colt fan boy. Q. Re-profiled and radius the trigger face more like an vintage colt or S&W pad. They were distinguishable and worked well. In that era, Colts Python was, in many ways, the last hurrah of the excellence that once used to be available in American gunmaking. Smith & Wesson Model 586: Reviewing A .357 Revolver With Class. The grips do not stick to clothes. And the option to load from light .32 S&W and .32 S&W Long all the way up to .32 H&R Magnum and finally .32 Federal Magnum. I think one would fit nicely between my S&W 638 Airweight Bodyguard and my old school S&W M-13, 3 RB, .357. Much nicer than my airlite J-frames. Then come out with the Detective Specials again. With an MSRP of $699, the, The Colt Cobra: A Capable Snub-Nosed Snake Gun. I owned the 3 of the snake guns. If you criticize the company because you have legitimate concerns about the quality of its product, fine. I dont think it popped up in Call of Duty. I am not happy with sharp edges on trigger guard. (Photo: Kristin Alberts/Guns.com), The fixed rear sight and front red fiber optic. Lets hope Colt ups the finish quality a bit, too. But I suppose there would be a much bigger market for .38 (and .357). Are you guys at GUNSAMERICA interested in pictures of a Colt Cobra NRA special edition that has not been released to public?? Ergonomics on the Cobra are exceptional. Please dont tell me this is what you think people want. It was clearly the gun I remembered seeing at the 2017 Shot Show (click this link to see our coverage from SHOT Show 2017). Your email address will not be published. This would never happen if they would have followed the original blueprints of hand fitting the action and the parts that cause the cylinder to rotate such as the Paul and everything else that goes into making a revolver revolve. The GP100 is not small, though. SMITH & WESSON (In Stock) 0.0. Think they wasted a lot of effort on a gun that probably wont sell good. And Colt still missed the mark with the design. It is my choice for EDC for my own unique needs. Is it produced by Colt 100%, or has Colt partnered with anyone else? The U-style (soft-V-style?) If you're worried about problems with the new Colt Python, be like the rest of us and wait for the bugs to get worked out before you go out and buy one. No ones making any false claims here brother. I would love to see a stainless king cobra high polish gloss stainless steel with a two and a half two and three quarter inch barrel offer with original Pachmayr grips. I heard an interview by one of their guys. One of the defining features of the line is the hand fitting of parts and highly polished exterior, things distinctly missing on the new Cobra handguns. Upon inspection of the insides of the Cobra, it became apparent that this was a complete redesign. EDC, In the mid-1960s, he purchased a Colt Trooper from Massey Hardware in downtown Conway, Arkansas. Whether this was shooter error or a problem with an early batch from Colt, I have no idea. Tauruss biggest thing going for it is that they are affordable. They are great guns. Im pretty sure Colt got rid of their custom shop so now who knows you probably cant get it done anymore. You do realize that 38 Special can be fired in 357 Magnum chambered guns..right? The good news is that the trigger is great. I went back and forth between Nighthawk and Colt booths comparing the Cobra and the Skyhawk. Specifications: Colt King Cobra. I have only one Comment. The relatively generous length of the ejector rod helps facilitate the ejection of spent cartridge cases. When they were making revolvers 40 years ago, labor was cheap and technology was expensive. This describes what I believe to be the perfect concealed carry revolver. I have Dreamed of owing one. There is minimal recoil on this Colt. I wish I could take apart a trio of S&W, Ruger, Colt DA revolvers side-by-side and show people whats really going on inside a DA revolver, and what is required to get the timing right. With barrel lengths of 2,3,4,5 & 6, a 6 shooter using half moon or full moon speed clips or redesign the cylinder with internal clips as Charter Arms did. But if you criticize the company for its perceived poor communication skills, perhaps you should sweep off your own porch before commenting on anothers mess., Im disabled combat veteran that was blinded in Afghanistan by an IED I use voice text and I cant check my spelling very well or my sentence structure and I live in Florida so I think I know about the people in Miami a little bit better than you. After WWII, the quality of American gunmaking took the first big step down, with Remington leading the way, and Winchester following them down the chute into the crapper. Served me well for many years. Would it have killed them to polish the thing? YES WHY DONT THAY MAKE THE COLT 38 LEFT HANDED?????? The revolver features a generous ejector rod despite its short barrel as well as a full underlug. Some of these vintage gems can be found in the, Demand was so strong upon its release, the Cobra was often difficult to find. GOOD ARTICLE!I have the 3.8Det. The general lines of the frame and hammer also bear a resemblance, but the new Cobra is a larger handgun7.2 inches in overall length compared to the original snake gun's 6.75 inchesand with its stainless steel construction, a hand-filling 25 ounces next to the First Issue's weight of just 15 ounces. Ive never owned a Colt, but that may change when the initial hype cools down. Will you give an in-depth review of the Nighthawk, please? In my admittedly limited experience with various revolvers, the only one Ive personally experienced that locked up (and not in the good revolverish way) was a colleagues Taurus. We are building all Cobras right here in our factory in West Hartford, Connecticut.. They both produced very nice groups double action with a two-handed grip at 10 yards. A Colt king cobra with a high gloss polish stainless steel finish two and a quarter maybe two and a half inch barrel I cant remember Ill have to open the safe and look at the Box but I have to agree with you its only a six shot 357 Magnum but it is sexy with original Pachmayr grips. While the gun world seems to be all about the automatic pistol these days and I have some nice shooting autosI do love me some revolver. The Cobra was easy to control, with a very soft recoil. And if you read the article, thanks for saying it looks like my Detective Special. But maybe this is the first attempt at revolver building since the cancellation of the king cobra and Anaconda series. The author was impressed by the design, operation and performance of the new Colt Cobra. So, Colt has done the hard work for us here. Am I an expert on trigger pull? Is it produced by Colt 100%, or has Colt partnered with anyone else? Firstly, go to the "Colt" site and select "Customer Service.". Its great to see that Colt and Kimber are offering 6-shot revolvers in concealable sizes; wish S&W would return the 6-shot K-frame snubby. Thank God I Had a Gun: True Accounts of Self-Defense Paperback February 1, 2014 Im a woman and I love this revolver. Photos by Kenda Lenseigne. The Phlster Floodlight Holster - Concealed Carry Ready, New Legislation Would Create a Centralized Database of Gun, Full Pistol Review ft. GRIN. (Photo: Kristin Alberts/Guns.com). Colt was not happy with their original CNC shop and switched after finding a machine shop with state of the art machines and equipment that could fit their needs better. Tauruses triggers might be getting better but thats it Taurus is junk with a capital j. I personally Believe The Colt 1851 is the most beautiful firearm ever produced. ***** In memory of Bill West / tommix who shared his vast knowledge and passion of Colt's with the forum for so many years. Avoid the temptation to replace everything on your brand-new 1911 just to make it "better". Something isnt right in Colt-Land with either the design, manufacture or QA of that gun. That was a non-answer to why its not aluminum. Comparing a Colt t a Night Hawk??? As they have more time, I would expect to see versions with a myriad of options. Hell, before Kimber changed things up, revolvers were even plastic. The only chambering currently offered is .38 Special +P. I would encourage Colt to re investigate the market to determine to the Idea of returning the The Snake guns manufacture in the near future, I am a big fan of the perfect balance of the Colt Python . One of the defining features of the line is the hand fitting of parts and highly polished exterior, things distinctly missing on the new Cobra handguns. I see that the extractor rod is still a bit short with the 2 brl. First, I buy 357 magnums because they are heavier, but most important they will shoot 38s, 38+P, plus 357. Some of these vintage gems can be found in the Guns.com Vault. It made a solid click when I press the cylinder into the gun and I rocked the cylinder left and right to make sure that it was locked up previous to shooting. When I dress Western, nothing beats the classic good looks of my Smith & Wesson (S&W) 586 .357 revolver. I would like to have seen it in the original aluminum. After I received the gun and had a chance to shoot it for a while, the people at Colt were gracious enough to let me rapid-fire some questions about the new Colt Cobra at them. COLT (In Stock) 0.0. That $200-$300 will buy a lot of ammo. Although we expected no less than perfection, the Cobra fired all ammo with 100 percent reliability. A year before I saw one and the next day it was gone. To gunsmith came over started messing with it and then started taking it apart at that point they couldnt figure out why the gun locked up so they put it in a lock box and put it back with the rest of their gear. To me it sounds like Colt just released the Mustang II of the gun world. Right hand drive The new Cobra, like the Colts that came before it, has a cylinder that rotates clockwise (or to the right), as viewed from the rear. However, the bright side of this is that making a single-action trigger pull cleaner and lighter is a whole lot easier (especially with the Python) than doing the same to the DA. I dont care for j-frames because of capacity and weight there arent enough bullets and the j is just 15 oz. Dont like, dont buy it. They started with compact revolvers because concealed carry revolvers are the biggest sellers Theyre the only Gun Company besides Caltech that you you have a constant supply of firearms being shipped back to the manufacturer because of design problems and just poor quality parts. Survival Trainer and Author. I guess Im just too dumb to understand the brilliance of someone in marketing. It appears that the trigger pin is more centrally located, and the trigger itself is straighter. Yeah, the same ol, same ol striker fired polymer affair. One of the earlier versions of the snake line to be retired (1981 to be exact) the Colt Cobra is a revolver designed for the concealed carry and law enforcement market. The Cobra shot well with both loads tested, including this Sig Sauer Elite Performance load. Not the first rimfire "snake" gun-- Colt marketed the original circa 1950s first issue Cobra in .22LR and made a .22LR Diamondback into the early 1990s-- the new Baby Snake fills a hole the . The Skyhawk to be equivalent to a Model 85? Im surprised they didnt offer them in anodized colors to boot. You have entered an incorrect email address!
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