New Snake Guns from Colt

[HeavyDuty]

The Viper’s namesake:

https://www.oldcolt.com/collections/colt-viper

[Stephanie B]

Is the viper a Python or cobra sized?

The New Colt Model 66….

[Tokarev]

Various Colts in stock:

https://www.brownells.com/guns/handg...umberOfReviews

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[HeavyDuty]

Various Colts in stock:

https://www.brownells.com/guns/handg...umberOfReviews

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3” Viper listed as coming, but no 4”. Interesting.

I’m curious what street price will be.

[fatdog]

I find it close to being what @Stephanie B described in terms of the specs, their version of the current production models of the S&W 66, at least they did not put a stupid serrated trigger on it.

Description

VIPER 357 MAGNUM REVOLVER
FEATURES:
The Colt Viper features a 1/2 lug barrel design to reduce weight and increase concealability.
The forged stainless-steel construction delivers a robust shooting experience and is paired with a one-piece barrel with a
recessed target crown.
The Colt Viper features a U-Notch rear sight with a black ramp front sight for quick, reliable target acquisition and is paired with American Walnut checkered grips.
Chambered for 357 Magnum and accepts 38 Special cartridges.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Capacity - 6 Rounds
Frame Material - Stainless Steel
Finish - Stainless Steel
Barrel Technical - 1:14" LH, 6 Groove
Barrel Length - 3" (76,2 mm) or 4.25" (108 mm)
Front Sight - Black Ramp
Rear sight - U-Notch
Trigger Action - Double & Single Action
Trigger Pull Double Action - 7 - 9.5 lbs (31-42N)
Grip - Traditional Walnut Grips
Unloaded Weight - 26.9 oz (762.6 g) - 28.5 oz (808 g)
Overall Length - 8" (203 mm) - 9.25" (235 mm)
Overall Height - 5" (127 mm)
Overall Width - 1.4" (36 mm)

[JWintergreen]

The new Viper is very appealing to me. That appears to be on the D frame sized (small frame size) new King Cobra Frame. That revolver is essentially the new Magnum Carry. Its a shame that we never got to see a .357 Magnum Diamondback and a .357 Magnum Police Positive before Colt dropped the axe on that gun after one model year.

Things like this were what I had originally hoped the new small frame Colt lineup would be. Essentially a series of revolvers that have the same names, and appearance, of the older guns but with modern internals that make them easier/more affordable to produce.

This should be called a "Police Positive Magnum" but modern Colt loves to use snake names whenever they can.

An all business, small frame, six shot .357 Magnum revolver with a half lug barrel is a wonderful thing to see. I just wish Colt would ditch that huge trigger guard on the small frame guns. If they market this revolver correctly (focus on its size efficiency compared to S&W and Ruger models) it could be a big hit amongst revolver fans.

The next obvious move would be a true "Cobra" model. An alloy, small frame .38 Special with 2" and 3" barrels.

[JWintergreen]

Is the viper a Python or cobra sized?

Cobra sized

[JWintergreen]

I really want a new new service

Same here. The new Anaconda is a boat anchor. It would be nice to see an N frame competitor.

Also, with what Colt is charging, they should really move to a different rear sight.

[Super77]

Dang, I wish that Viper had an adjustable rear sight.

[Super77]

I would not like to shoot the ported barrel Kodiak without hearing protection. I had a 45-70 Marlin that had a ported barrel and shot it a couple times deer hunting which damaged my hearing.

The viper is interesting.

Agreed. I have a compensated 629. It looks loud, but when you actually shoot it the blast falls somewhere between “concussive” and “astonishing” depending on the load. Plugs + muffs only.