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King Cobra
King Cobra
Been thinking about a new King Cobra. Handled one a few days ago. The tigger was smooth. Have not owned a Colt before. More of a Smith and Wesson fan. Yet, that Colt got me thinking. The cylinder release pull to the rear will take some getting use to. But, I may be willing to give it a try, due to the trigger pull. Any thoughts.
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Re: King Cobra
Didn't forty get one of those last year?
I have an original from the early 80's.
RP
I have an original from the early 80's.
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Re: King Cobra
Thanks Vaquero! I did read something about him sending an Anaconda back to Colt for a barrel replacement, which don’t seem promising. But, I guess most man-made things have issues.
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Re: King Cobra
I own a King Cobra Carry DA. It's beautifully crafted; has a very smooth trigger; it's fun to shoot; it's accurate, and the recoil is mild, thanks to the grip.GFK wrote: ↑Tue Jan 31, 2023 8:03 amBeen thinking about a new King Cobra. Handled one a few days ago. The tigger was smooth. Have not owned a Colt before. More of a Smith and Wesson fan. Yet, that Colt got me thinking. The cylinder release pull to the rear will take some getting use to. But, I may be willing to give it a try, due to the trigger pull. Any thoughts.
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Re: King Cobra
Ok, lol. I was thinking it was a Snake gun.
I have friend in Texas that has one of those original Anacondas, he scoped his.
At one time I wanted one, as to have the pair.
Good luck if you decide to take the plunge.
Mine is the 6" version.
RP
I have friend in Texas that has one of those original Anacondas, he scoped his.
At one time I wanted one, as to have the pair.
Good luck if you decide to take the plunge.
Mine is the 6" version.
RP
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Re: King Cobra
GFK, in my experience, it won't be difficult to open the cylinder on the Colt. I'm with you, more of a fan of Smith and Wessons, but the Colt's I have shot seemed to be instinctive in opening the cylinder the right way. It's likely due to the shape of the release latch. It makes you want to pull it back.
CT_Shooter has had his for a while and likes it.
I haven't handled any of the new Colt revolvers as of yet. I just don't run across them.
If you get it, I hope it works out well for you.
CT_Shooter has had his for a while and likes it.
I haven't handled any of the new Colt revolvers as of yet. I just don't run across them.
If you get it, I hope it works out well for you.
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Re: King Cobra
Thanks all! CT, that looks like a nice carry and nice shooting! Just a little shorter than the one that I handled. The owner put it in my hand. Like, this is something for you, well my wife was looking at others. We plan to go back this weekend. If it is still there, I may give it a try. Even though I am in pretty good shape. That trigger was smooth, and it is hard to pass it up. How many guns can a person have? Kind of like, how many vehicles can a person have? I can only use so many. Well, I guess that it is good to have back ups and spares. Plus, it is a few hundred dollars cheaper than the Python.
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Re: King Cobra
Have you checked out any Youtubes on them GFK? Ive read a couple of reports of people being disappointed in the newer ones especially for the asking price.
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Re: King Cobra
Thanks BigAl! No, I have not seen any reports on YouTube yet. But, I will check. I have read a review about a hammer issue using DA (https://gunanalyst.com/new-colt-king-cobra-problems/). I was hoping that the issue would be addressed by now. If not, worst case scenario, it would be a trip back to Colt. Yet, that is part of the reason that I asked here. I was wondering if others had any real world issues with the Cobra as well.
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Re: King Cobra
I think Hickok 45 did one on the newer Colts may not be the King Cobra model and might be the PythonGFK wrote: ↑Tue Jan 31, 2023 11:59 amThanks BigAl! No, I have not seen any reports on YouTube yet. But, I will check. I have read a review about a hammer issue using DA (https://gunanalyst.com/new-colt-king-cobra-problems/). I was hoping that the issue would be addressed by now. If not, worst case scenario, it would be a trip back to Colt. Yet, that is part of the reason that I asked here. I was wondering if others had any real world issues with the Cobra as well.
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Don't worry about getting older and still doing stupid stuff. You'll do the stupid stuff as always, only much slower. Hold my beer and watch this.......
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H001T .22LR MONUMENT VALLEY
H003T PUMP .22LR
BBS .41 MAG
SS .357
SIDE GATE 38-55
H001T .22LR
H001T .22LR MONUMENT VALLEY
H003T PUMP .22LR
BBS .41 MAG
SS .357
SIDE GATE 38-55