Colt King Cobra Target

[highlander]

I’d buy both

I have a lot of old Colts, but I still plan to buy this one.

Nice to see Colt getting back into the market again.

 

[h1gg1n5]

I’d buy both

Here, here! Im with you on this one.

I will be buying one of these when they are available in Canada to see what they are like in hand.

 

[tjhaile]

Finally! Colt gets it right with a 4.25" barrel, not the usual 4.0".

I really like this new revolver! Probably use Safariland "L" frame comp 2's & 3's. Wake up revolver shooters!

If it is dimensionally the same as the original King Cobra, it would use the HKS MK-3A, not the ones for S&W L Frames and Ruger GP-100s (HKS 586-A). if you want Safariland speedloaders, I think you are SOL.

It is very thoughtful of Colt to bring out his model with a barrel length that meets the needs of our market.

 

[sail32]

Error, please delete.

 

[tobin]

If it is dimensionally the same as the original King Cobra, it would use the HKS MK-3A, not the ones for S&W L Frames and Ruger GP-100s (HKS 586-A). if you want Safariland speedloaders, I think you are SOL.

It is very thoughtful of Colt to bring out his model with a barrel length that meets the needs of our market.

From what I have seen of these on Shooting USA, they appear to be smaller than the old King Cobra.

 

[kg]

truthaboutguns wrote about the 3" fixed sights, and says size is between J an K...

 

[bigi]

S&W 686 in 4.25" is just as good and cheaper.

 

[jw8]

wonder if there will be a blued option. if priced right, these will be a great addition.

 

[tobin]

truthaboutguns wrote about the 3" fixed sights, and says size is between J an K...

From what I have seen on TV and images, it reminds me of the the Colt Magnum Carry they put out in the late 1990's:

In 1999 Colt introduced their last double action revolver model.

This was a version of the SF-VI/DS-II series revolvers built on the "SF-VI" frame.

This was a stainless steel revolver using the same transfer bar safety-ignition system as all Colts made after 1969.

The new model was chambered for the .357 Magnum cartridge, the first small frame Colt ever to use the Magnum round.

The frame was slightly thickened in the top strap area to increase strength and the gun was heat treated to a higher level.

 

[CGS]

Looks like I'm going to have to add another gun to my collection.

 

[JohnnyPython]

Yup, it’s gonna be a while before they get here. Plus, I checked with Prophet River. I’ll still get one. What have I got to lose?

 

[tjhaile]

From what I have seen of these on Shooting USA, they appear to be smaller than the old King Cobra.

truthaboutguns wrote about the 3" fixed sights, and says size is between J an K...

In that case, the HKS DS-A, made for the Detective Special, might be the correct speedloader.

 

[Trinimon]

mmmmmmm...... I bet the barrel isn't installed ####-eyed like my 686.

 

[marshall]

Spoken like a true Smith guy, I will admit that I shoot way more smiths ,older ones), than my Colts, because the smiths are well used, and I have way more speed loaders.
Colt ones are not as common
I would love a blue one , 3 in barrel, But we can't bring in 3" so that idea is down the crapper.
I have the feeling it will not feel " right" , thought a KC is not a python.

S&W 686 in 4.25" is just as good and cheaper.

 

[FarmerDanz]

Sign me up for one when available in Canada.

 

[Scotty454]

Damn. I don't need one. But I'll probably buy one anyways.

 

[dan belisle]

truthaboutguns wrote about the 3" fixed sights, and says size is between J an K...

That would likely be the D frame then. Smaller than the original. I think I’ll buy one, just because. - dan

 

[bush1]

Anyone know who is the Canadian Colt distributor? Would like to see what they say.

 

[maxman1]

I hope Colt eventually brings back the Anaconda.

Damn. I don't need one. But I'll probably buy one anyways.

Same.

 

[highlander]

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That's a beautiful gun.