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A Classic Returns, Colt King Cobra Review

May 25, 2019 By Joe Roberts Leave a Comment

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 170 years.

Models that carved their notch in firearms history and lore include the 1847 Walker Colt, the Colt Dragoon, the 1851 Navy Colt, the 1860 Army Colt, the 1873 Single Action Army (Peacemaker), the Colt Lightning and Thunder models, and the Colt New Service Revolver. In 1950 Colt released the first of what have become to be known as the “Snake Guns,” the Colt Cobra.

For the next 55 years Colt produced models like the Anaconda, Diamondback, Cobra, King Cobra, Viper, Boa, and what has become to be known as quite possibly the finest double-action revolver ever made, the Colt Python. Unfortunately, the last of Colts D/A revolvers, the Python and Anaconda were retired for good in 2003. The only revolver available from Colt since then has been the Single Action Army from the Colt Custom Shop.

Since then Colt D/A revolvers have only been available on the used market and the “Snake Guns” have become so collectible that they have been priced well out of the range of the hoi polloi, with prices of Pythons starting at $2500 and rocketing into the stratosphere from there.

No joke, as I type this, I checked the auctions on Gun-Broker and found a blued Python with an opening bid of $75k. The fact it has zero bids restores my faith that we haven’t all completely lost our minds.

In 2017 Colt finally heard the market and at Shot Show they re-introduced the Colt Cobra, a 6-shot snub-nose D/A revolver (<– they have the Cobra in stock as of this writing) specifically aimed at the civilian concealed carry market. It has an MSRP of $699 but I have found them online for a bit less, putting them in the higher end of the market but not out of reach.

Since then Colt has released a few other models in the Cobra line including the Classic Cobra, the Cobra TT, and the Night Cobra. For Shot Show 2019 Colt, had another addition to its line of revolvers, the newly reintroduced King Cobra.

colt king cobra — The new Colt King Cobra. The stainless finish is attractive and practical.

I was lucky enough to be able to shoot the King Cobra at Industry Day at the Range and was fully impressed with it, enough so that it made my Top 5 list of new products from Industry Day. Colt’s Sr. VP of Commercial Business, Paul Spitale was nice enough to give me a full description of the King Cobra after I shot it and I remember coming away thinking I had to have one of these.+

After searching the inter-web for the last 4 months trying to pin one down, I had given it a rest since the only King Cobras I could find were on auction sites with bids well above the MSRP of $899 (<–they randomly have them in stock at $899). I was in one of my local gun shops looking to waste my lunch hour when I spied something familiar in the display case.

There, tucked away among the Taurus, Ruger, and S&W revolvers was the object of my feverish dreams from Shot Show, the Colt King Cobra and the price was right. I asked the clerk if I could take a look at it and he handed it over. After looking it over for about half a heartbeat I told him I would take it. It was probably the easiest sale he had all week.

And of course, I couldn’t help but tell you all about it in my Colt King Cobra review, as follows:

Colt King Cobra Review:

Once I got it home and unboxed it, it was time for cleaning and inspection. The King Cobra comes in the standard Blue Colt hard case with literature and lock. I took some measurements of the revolver and they are listed below.

Height: 5 inches

Length: 8 inches

Barrel Length: 3 inches

Width: 1.4 inches (Cylinder)

Weight: 28 ounces

It is roughly the same size as my Ruger SP101 with the exception of the 3 inch barrel and according to my scale they both weigh in at 28 ounces empty, which is weird because in the hand the Ruger feels heavier (I had to weigh them twice because I thought I had screwed up the measurement the first time).

The roll-mark on the barrel reminiscent of the original. This is a true “Snake Gun”.

According to my Wheeler Trigger Pull Scale, the single action trigger comes in at an average of 4 lbs 14 oz after 10 pulls. Unfortunately, I cannot accurately tell you where the double action trigger comes in due to the fact my trigger pull scale is maxed out at 8 lbs, so I can tell you it is above 8 lbs.

That said, the trigger on the King Cobra is amazing. The double-action trigger is exceptionally smooth during take-up without any hesitation or grit and just a light stacking right before the break. The break is crisp with almost no over-travel. The single-action trigger has zero creep and breaks like a 1911.

I have owned and currently own several D/A revolvers from Charter, Taurus, Ruger, Colt, and Smith and Wesson and the trigger on the King Cobra smokes them all. It is without a doubt the finest factory trigger I have ever shot in a double action revolver.

The King Cobra has a deeply recessed crown. Notice the hole for the set-screw that retains the front sight blade.

I was told that they have a couple of Pythons in-house at Colt and that when they were designing the LL2 Linear Leaf Mainspring trigger they started with the Python trigger as a starting point and refined it from there to come up with a world-class trigger. If that is indeed how it happened, then kudos to the engineers because it is indeed world-class.

The sights on the King Cobra are fixed with a groove in the top-strap and a black blade up front with a brass bead set on it. The front sight is replaceable with a set-screw that loosens up to remove the front sight from its base. It is the same set-up as on the Colt Cobra and Brownells has a fiber-optic and Tritium front sight available online.

The brass bead on the front sight makes it easy to pick up the sights in a hurry. Tritium and fiber-optic front sights are also available.

The fit and finish on the King Cobra is outstanding. Colt advertises the finish as brushed stainless, but under close examination it appears to be bead blasted. Either way it is a very attractive and durable finish. All of the corners and edges have been broken over so there are no sharp edges and the cylinder crane to frame fit is so nice it is almost seamless.

The next day I loaded up some old carry ammo and some practice rounds I have had lying around for a bit and headed off to my local indoor range, Sportsman’s Lodge. I was pretty excited to find out if the King Cobra shot as well as I remembered it from Shot Show. I was not disappointed.

The fit is exactly what you would expect from a company that invented revolvers.

I shot a mix of ammo in .38 Special and .357 Magnum for my Colt King Cobra review that follows.

Magtech, .357 Mag 158gr FMJ Flat

Federal, .357 Mag 158gr JSP

Hornady, .357 Mag 125gr FTX

Liberty Civil Defense, .357 Mag 50gr Copper HP

Precision One, .38 Special 158gr JSP

Armscor, .38 Special 158gr FMJ

Federal, .38 Special 125gr Hydra-Shok

Speer Gold Dot, .38 Special +P 135gr JHP

I figured that would give me a good idea of how the King Cobra would group with different types of ammo, as well as give me a good idea of what my carry ammo would be in this revolver, since EDC was the main purpose for me buying it.

My first group of defensive drills. Started with Double Taps and moved on to Failure Drills.

Firing at ranges from 7 to 25 yards the revolver did well considering the rudimentary sights. It grouped well at closer ranges, which should be expected. What was surprising was how well it did at the 25-yard line where I only dropped 4 out of 15 rounds out of the body of the target. For me that is pretty good shooting considering the 25-yard line has always been my kryptonite and the reason I never qualified above Sharp-Shooter with a pistol in the Marine Corps.

Once I finished with grouping, I fired several strings of failure drills and the groups with the .38 Special were pretty impressive. They did open up a bit with full house .357 Magnum loads but I was still able to keep them in the vitals.

It should be noted that all of my firing was done double-action since that is precisely how it would be employed in a defensive situation. Also, because I was so impressed with the D/A trigger I wanted to see how well I could shoot it in D/A mode for my Colt King Cobra Review.

The King Cobra is easy to control and get back on target during a failure drill, mainly due to the Hogue Over-molded grips that soak up the majority of felt recoil and even did a good job of taming the 158gr .357 Magnum rounds. For a revolver that only weighs 28 ounces it was surprisingly easy to control and not uncomfortable to shoot.

Failure Drill at 10 yards with Hornady .357 Mag 125gr FTX. This was my best with full power loads.

I must say that I am truly impressed with the way the King Cobra performed with all of the ammunition that I brought with me. Of all the ammo I tested I got the best groups with the .38 Hydra-Shok and the .38 +P Gold Dot ammo. They performed well during the failure drills and gave me the tightest groups from 7 to 15 yards.

My best drill of the day. The King Cobra is really forgiving with the Gold Dot .38 SPL +P.

So, it looks like my carry ammo of choice for the King Cobra will be the Gold Dot 135gr, at least until I can get my hands on some Buffalo Bore .38 Special +P 158gr LSWCHP to try out. By all accounts it is an outstanding load and I will update this once I have tried it on for size.

The spacing on the cylinders is perfect for using speed strips. Not as fast as a speed-loader but, easier to conceal.

Colt has done an outstanding job of diving back into the D/A revolver world, those of us who lament being too young to have experienced the heyday of the “Snake Guns” now have the opportunity to see what we could only read about in magazines.

I would put the King Cobra in the same class as the Ruger SP101 and the Kimber K6. In factory stock condition however, the King Cobra goes straight to the head of the class. This is mainly due to the best factory D/A trigger on the market, that takes this from a really nice gun to a truly outstanding one.

colt king cobra review — If you like wheel-guns, this EDC would be hard to beat. The Colt King Cobra, Galco Combat Master holster, and 2 reloads in Bianchi Speed Strips.

Colt definitely has a winner on their hands with the King Cobra and the reintroduction of “Snake Guns” should make a lot of Colt fans very happy.

While at Shot Show talking with Colt VP Paul Spitale about the King Cobra, I had to ask the obvious question (one I am sure he has been asked a thousand times at this point), “First the Cobra and now the King Cobra, can we expect to see a Python coming any time soon?”

Paul just smiled and started telling me about the engineering that went into the LL2 trigger, which I will point out, wasn’t a “Yes.” But it wasn’t a “No” either, and I for one can’t wait to see what Colt does next.

This wraps up our Colt King Cobra review for now, but we will update it periodically as I shoot it more.

History of Colt

May 14, 2019 By GunnersDen Leave a Comment

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 reputation of Colt firearms for exceptional accuracy, reliability, workmanship, and design had spread throughout the world.

Samuel Colt died on January 10, 1862, at the age of only 47, having produced in his lifetime more than 400,000 guns. His estate was reportedly worth $15 million, a fantastic sum for the time. Following Sam Colt’s death, control of the company remained in the capable hands of Mrs. Elizabeth Colt and her family until 1901, when the company was sold to a group of investors.

By 1955, the company was losing money so, Colt’s board decided to seek a merger partner. They found Leopold D. Silberstein and his company, the Penn-Texas Corporation, a new type of holding company called a “conglomerate.”

Changes came again in 1964, when the parent company reorganized under the name Colt Industries and the firearms subsidiary became Colt’s Inc., Firearms Division.

Another significant event in 1986, however, was the commencement by the United Automobile Workers Union of a bitter strike, which began on January 25, eventually, the strike was brought to an end in March, 1990, with the sale of the Colt Firearms Division to a three-party consortium that included private investors, the union employees and the Connecticut State Employees’ Pension Fund.

Just two years after the sale, Colt firearms was bankrupt and it entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization proceedings in March, 1992. Litigation commenced over rights to the Colt name and trademarks.

Despite bankruptcy and litigation, however, the business of the company somehow progressed. In 1994, while still in Chapter 11, the company closed the Hartford Armory and relocated the entire business to the West Hartford manufacturing facility from which it operates today.

In September, 1994, a new group of investors purchased the company and Colt finally emerged from the eight-year period of turmoil that began with the January, 1986 strike.

The most significant event of 1999 was the arrival of Lt. Gen. William M. Keys USMC (Ret.) as President and Chief Executive Officer. A decorated combat veteran of the Vietnam War and Operation Desert Storm, Gen. Keys took the helm of the company at a critical time.

Dozens of municipalities around the country had brought lawsuits against Colt and other leading handgun manufacturers, distributors and dealers and the cost of defending the litigation threatened to bring the company and the other manufacturers to their knees.

Gen. Keys shepherded Colt through the legal thicket and presciently and successfully reoriented the business back toward military and law enforcement customers.

Those efforts culminated in the 2002-03 spinoff of Colt’s military and law enforcement rifle business to Colt Defense and the establishment of the Colt M4 carbine as the standard-issue combat rifle of the United States Army and Marines. As a combat veteran and an avid shooter and collector himself, Gen. Keys has provided the company with a leader who appreciates and understands firearms as few others do.

The year 2005 marked the 50th anniversary of the Colt Python®. Highly embellished with gold inlays and select walnut grips, the 50th Anniversary Colt Python was a smash hit with collectors.

In 2007 they leaped back into the concealable carry market with the Colt New Agent® pistol. 2007 also marked the end of the 4,000-unit run of the model O1911. In its place, the O1918 WWI Black Army was introduced. A limited run has been placed on the O1918.

In 2008, Colt brought back the Frontier® Six Shooter and Sheriff’s & Storekeeper’s models for collectors. The Combat Elite® also was reintroduced in 2008, offering an upgraded XSE package that provides users with options above standard XSE series guns.

For 2009, the company has brought back the 10mm Delta Elite®. A competition model for the avid shooter, the 10mm retains its original design with a forged stainless steel frame, slide, slide stop, and barrel.

Fast forward to 2017, Colt’s Manufacturing brought back the first snake gun after decades of being gone, and this year the first magnum version.

Best AR-15 Manufacturers and Brands [2019]

April 9, 2019 By Josh 6 Comments

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 says. And, the AR-15 is also one of the best survival tools you could ever hope to have. After all, everyone has one, they’re easy to fix, and ammo is literally everywhere.

But, there are tons of companies out there making these rifles, and finding out which is the best AR-15 manufacturer isn’t an easy task unless you’ve been around for a bit. What I’ve tried to do in this updated list is add a few manufacturers, and break it down into different categories, like best budget AR-15, and even a category for the best AR-15 lower receiver, if you choose to build your own from the ground up.

Before we get started, let’s take a moment to discuss what “mil-spec” means. You’ll hear that word tossed around a lot, and it’s essential to know what it means before you go out and buy something.

While you may have heard, “just as long as it’s a mil-spec AR-15 you’ll be fine,” that is not always the case. There are some AR-15 makers that are just better than others. Think about it like this …

If your mechanic told you not to worry about your racecar (a 1988 Toyota corolla) because the ONLY modifications it needs to keep up with high-end cars are four tires, would you listen? No? Why not? Because anyone with half a brain can figure out that a 1988 Toyota is not a Lamborghini just because they both require four tires to get around.

As it applies to rifles, just because something is mil-spec, doesn’t necessarily mean it’s high quality. First of all, when a company wins a military contract, it’s usually because the military needs to have the cheapest possible stuff built.

Another thing to remember is that just because a company says something is within spec, doesn’t mean that it actually is. We see this from time to time with some of the lower-grade manufacturers.

Manufacturer or Assembly Line?

Some of the companies on this list are not actually manufacturers, but assembly companies who buy parts from other AR 15 brands. Please note that in most cases, I will not make the distinction here, because there isn’t anything technically wrong with either method, unless you’re using garbage parts–which nobody on this list does.

So, who are the top AR-15 manufacturers of 2018? Here they are broken down in alphabetical order in each category.

Top tier AR-15 manufacturers:

Bravo Company —

I’m a big supporter of just about any veteran owned company out there. When you take a group of veterans who opened up a firearms company, it gets even better because they understand more than anyone the importance of having a rifle that doesn’t fail. That’s BCM’s main goal with their rifles, to the point of using high-quality parts, pressure testing, and magnetic particle testing them. Doesn’t get much better than BCM. They are easily one of the top AR-15 manufacturers right now.

Daniel Defense —

Daniel Defense is one of the best AR-15 manufacturers, and they are one of the few companies who make most of their own parts. Chances are good that you don’t need me to tell you about them, so what I will do is offer up my opinion about the founder, Marty Daniel. He’s actually an inspiration to me because after failing through so many things, he never gave up and is now one of the leading AR-15 manufacturers in the United States.

FN Herstal —

FN is proven in battle, and for plinking. They are also one of those trend setting companies who also tend to make history. While these rifles may not appear on the short list of many “best AR-15 brands” articles out there, they’re on mine, and for good reason. Every time I’ve ever had one, it never malfunctioned on me. That, to me, is most important. Please note that FN also makes some of the best budget AR-15s, as well.

HK —

Heckler & Koch needs no introduction. Coming into play way back in 1949, and most famous for making weapons such as the MP5, MP7, and UMP, many people don’t realize that there are also AR-15s in their product line, as well. They are not cheap, but, then again, they are built like a tank as many of their firearms are.

LaRue —

Texas based LaRue Tactical has a great warranty in place for their high quality firearms and components. It says this: If you ain’t happy, then we ain’t happy. In other words, if your LaRue *anything* breaks, send it back and they’ll take care of it. LaRue isn’t only one of the best AR-15 manufacturers in the country, they are a premier manufacturer who makes most parts in house to make sure the highest quality is achieved. What really sets them apart, is that each rifle has been guaranteed to shoot 1 MOA before it leaves their shop, and you even get the target that shows what the rifle is capable of.

LMT —

Lewis Machine & Tool has been making ARs since I was born, which was 1980. They’ve got more than experience on their side, however, because they are also supplying firearms to military units around the globe. In fact, a couple years back they beat out several other AR-15 brands to win a contract to supply the entire New Zealand Army with rifles. If I remember correctly, that was a history making deal that even President Trump would be proud of.

LWRC —

LWRC is one of the best AR 15 manufacturers, and an award winner at that. They use high-quality components, check them for cracks, cold-hammer forge their own barrels that are not like most of the others on this list. Their barrels are NiCorr treated, making them more durable in the long run, than most of the others available today.

Noveske —

Noveske is one of the premier AR-15 manufacturers in the country. Today, even though some gaps have closed up a bit, they are still one of the top AR15 brands in the game. A couple things that set them apart from most today, is the quality of the barrel and the attention to detail during the assembly process. They spend more time on each rifle, than most other companies. This ensures that, if you can afford one and don’t build a rifle yourself, you rest assured knowing that you get the highest quality possible.

POF —

POF is a recent entrant to the best AR-15 manufacturer list, and was suggested to me by multiple people, including a very good friend of mine. So after handling them a bit more, I’ve decided that I agreed and they deserved to be on this list. They offer a wide range of rifles for you to choose from, including both direct impingement, gas piston, and bolt-action AR-style rifles.

Rock River —

Rarely is a rifle made to such tight and consistent tolerances. Rock River started out originally by making 1911s out of a garage, realized that there was a gap to be filled in the AR-15 market, and the rest is history. Today, they work out of a 50,000 SF facility designed to do one thing: bring you the highest quality AR-15s they possibly can.

Sig Sauer —

Sig Sauer is a top quality firearms manufacturer overall, in many categories, in addition to being one of the AR-15 brands I’ve got here. As you likely know, Sig just won the military contract to replace Beretta as the sidearm of choice for the US military. Sig also makes great rifles, and is one of the top AR 15 manufacturers in the country. Their reputation stands for itself and requires no other introduction.

Best Budget AR-15s

Colt —

If you’re in the market for an affordable (but still expensive) rifle that gets you close to owning an M4, then Colt is the right choice for you. Colt has a long history in developing firearms and, well, making firearms history. The company has numerous firsts under their belt, and while many claim that their quality control isn’t what it once was, they are still one of the top AR 15 manufacturers. As a benefit, if you’re looking to get into shooting for cheaper, an LE 6920 or 6940 is readily available at a price below many of the other rifles on this list.

Ruger —

Sometimes you just want a rifle from a manufacturer you know and trust that’s not going to break the bank. Not that any of the other companies on this best AR15 manufacturer list are not trustworthy. If that were the case, they wouldn’t be here. But, as far as affordable rifles go, I wanted to provide another example, and Ruger is a solid company with a great entry level rifle. The barrel is cold hammer forged, parts are properly attached and staked, and, as a bonus, you get Ruger’s fantastic customer service.

Smith & Wesson M&P15 —

Smith & Wesson offers up a great budget AR-15 for those of us looking for a rifle to get into, just testing the waters. Or, for those of us who are stacking rifles and burying them in the ground “just in case.” Either way, the S&W M&P 15 isn’t something you can go wrong with.

Best Left Handed AR-15:

Stag 15L —

Yes, this is a thing and while we were told in the Marines to just learn how to use the other side, there is an option in the civilian market for lefty AR-15 rifles. Joe recently had the chance to take a Stag 15L Tactical for a test run and he was my SSGT while in the Marines. I therefore trust his opinion and he says he liked this rifle so much he had to buy it. That’s good enough for me. You can buy them direct from their website.

Best AR-15 Lower Receivers:

Aero Precision —

For those times when you just want to build your own AR-15, because screw the man, you really cannot go wrong with Aero Precision. I’m getting ready to start collecting parts to build another one, and I’m going to be using an Aero Precision upper and lower. For the price, this is one of the best companies out there. Aero Precision is usually the lowest I’d go, with lower receivers starting in the $90 range, and often times found cheaper than that with sales.

Seekins Precision —

Stepping it up a bit in price from the previous entrant, is Seekins Precision. There isn’t a whole lot that can be said, other than I’m a firm believer in the mantra: you get what you pay for. Seekins ain’t cheap, but if you believe that paying more for something renders a better finished product (that’s also sexy as hell) then you can’t go wrong here. Then again, one of their lowers retails for over $250, and I’ve built entire rifles for $400 before, so there’s also that.

Spikes Tactical —

I like to think of Spikes Tactical as the in between point of the above two, with lower receivers coming in at $125. Their themed ones in the priceless designs like their “snowflake” lower receiver are fantastic, always good for a laugh, and of course great at starting a conversation. Either way, if you’re building a rifle, Spikes Tactical is a good place to start.

Conclusion —

Who do you think the Top AR-15 manufacturer is? Let me know in the comments below. Want to find out what I think are the best 22 cal pistols?

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

February 10, 2017 By Josh 2 Comments

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, but I wish I had. At first glance, while walking around their booth in Vegas, I thought that it was just another .38 revolver as if the world didn’t have enough of them already.

I had some misgivings about it, like why isn’t it polished up for its demanded price tag? Where is the .357 Magnum revolver at? Why not give us what we really want, which is another .357 Magnum Snake Gun? (think Python, Anaconda, etc., not those guns designed to kill slithering serpents)

I do have to admit, though, that my thoughts changed after talking to Paul about it and really getting my hands on it. This isn’t just another .38 revolver …

First, let’s get the price out of the way. $699 is a decent chunk of change, especially when there are plenty of others on the market for a lot less than that. Then again, this is a small-framed 6-shot .38 revolver capable of handling the extra pressure the +P cartridges provide.

Correct me if I’m wrong, but I don’t believe any of the other major gun makers currently offer .38 revolvers in a 6-shot platform in a gun of this size. This, by itself, is a huge benefit of the Colt Cobra that seems to fill a gap in the market.

After all, if given the choice between five or six cartridges in my self-defense gun, I know I’d pick six all day long.

Revolver VS Pistol, which is better?

Let’s move on.

One thing that drives me absolutely nuts about most revolvers, and why I don’t own as many of them as I’d like, is the overall small size of the trigger guard. Most of the revolvers out there right now offer a very narrow gap between the trigger and the steel that protects it.

I have huge hands with sausages for fingers so you can imagine why this would be a problem.

In fact, I can barely get my finger inside those small guards, and the size of the gun doesn’t really seem to matter because even the bigger revolvers tend to have a very narrow guard.

Extended shooting periods, especially where rapid fire is involved, tend to chew my trigger finger up on the only revolver I have right now, a Charter Arms Off Duty.

Compare the guard of the below picture, with the Colt Cobra above, and you’ll see what I mean:

Charter Arms Off Duty snub in .38 Special

The Cobra is a bit bigger than many of the other revolvers in this category. It’s got a snubby 2” barrel, but Colt extended the grip out a bit more, increasing the overall length enough that you wouldn’t want to stick the Cobra in your pocket holster.

Overall length is 7.2 inches with a height of 4.9 inches, and it weighs in at a hefty 25 ounces (empty). I say “hefty” because the average snub nose revolver is in the 14-17 ounce range.

While the Colt Cobra seems heavy, remember that you’ve got a cylinder that’s a bit bigger, with all steel construction. Most others are an alloy.

Here’s another offering from Colt, while at SHOT Show 2017:

Plus, when it’s all said and done, that extra weight will only help the operator manage the recoil of the higher pressure +P self-defense cartridges.

While I wasn’t impressed at first, I’m currently pleased that Colt decided to offer this small snake gun up. The next step for me, is to actually get my hands on one to solidify my argument for it. What do you think? Is this a home run for Colt? Or, should they have gone in a different direction? Let us know in the comments below.

Then, make sure you have subscribed to our YouTube channel because we’ve got some great video content coming your way.

They also just released their newest snake gun, the King Cobra in 357 Magnum. Check it out.

SHOT Show 2017 Videos: Day 2

January 19, 2017 By Josh Leave a Comment

Here are some more of the videos we’ve filmed at yesterday’s coverage of SHOT Show 2017. Enjoy, and if there is anything that you want to see covered, please feel free to ask us in the comments, and we’ll do our best to get it for you.

Here are the latest offerings from Kel-Tec:

Anytime you can stick a gun inside a belt-buckle, it’s a good day:

HI VIZ Luminious Light Pipe Sights—also known as glowing fiber optic sights:

Colt CRP:

KWA USA:

If you’d like to see the rest of our videos, and there is a lot of them, make sure you subscribe to our YouTube Channel so you can get the latest as it happens at SHOT Show 2017.