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Are There Problems With the Colt 2020 Python? (Interview Video)

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February 24, 2020 update: Colt recently put out an update on the Colt Python, addressing issues on their YouTube channel. They’ve attributed the light strikes to imported ammunition, and only recommend good, quality brass cased ammo. They plan to modify the main spring to lessen the potential for light strikes. Colt says this will change […]

Colt King Cobra Review: A Classic Returns

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Colt King Cobra Review: Some History — In 1836 Samuel Colt filed a patent for a device to mechanically index the cylinder of a firearm, and thus the modern revolver was born. The Colt Patterson revolver was the first in a long line of revolvers produced for military, police, and civilian use that stretched nearly […]

History of Colt

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In 1855, Samuel Colt incorporated his business in Connecticut as the Colt’s Patent Fire Arms Mfg Co., with an initial issuance of 10,000 shares of stock. Sam Colt retained ownership of 9,996 shares and gave one share to each of four business associates. By 1856, the company was producing 150 weapons a day; and the […]

Best AR-15 Manufacturers and Brands [2019]

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Who makes the best AR-15s? Why the AR-15? I think we can both agree that the AR-15 is an essential firearm for just about any gun enthusiast. I’m a firm believer that every gun owner needs to own at least one of them. They are the perfect weapon for home-defense, regardless of what any snowflake […]

Colt’s New Snake Gun: 6-Shot Cobra .38 Revolver

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I had the chance to catch up with Paul, one of the VPs of Colt, who agreed to go on camera and talk about their new double action revolver, the Colt Cobra. I first saw this .38 Special +P, 6-shot revolver at SHOT Show. Sadly, I didn’t have time to shoot it at the range, […]