My New Colt King Cobra 3”

[FrankB]

So…. My wife found out Sportsman’s Warehouse opened a new store nearby, and couldn’t wait to get there. We walked out with a new Colt King Cobra! They were giving 10% off, and $50 if you (successfully) applied for their credit card. While I didn’t use the card, I did take the $50 off. We paid $810 OTD. This is supposedly a September produced gun, and the polish is much better than other models we’ve seen. The trigger is a bit thin for my taste, but it’s not a big deal. The trigger is light, and stacks just a wee bit before breaking. B/C gap is .005”, and the lockup is tight. Everything looks perfect. Range report tomorrow.


Last year’s King Cobra finish:

The new finish is something entirely different! It’s the shiniest finest I’ve seen on a pistol.
Today’s King Cobra:

[FrankB]

I always have to see the guts. The MIM parts are plain to see, but the frame is nicely machined.

[Stephanie B]

The devil still resides under the sideplate of a Colt revolver.

[FrankB]

The devil still resides under the sideplate of a Colt revolver.

That’s true, especially the hand. Colt lubed it up nicely, so I’ll leave the side plate on for a while. 😁

[Totem Polar]

Looks good!

I bet it turns out to shoot great.

[Zeke38]

Anxiously awaiting range report!

[FrankB]

Anxiously awaiting range report!

My wife wants to get there first thing tomorrow. Standby… 👍

[CSW]

My wife wants to get there first thing tomorrow. Standby… 👍

Following.

What holster will you be using,if it is to be a carry gun?

[FrankB]

What holster will you be using,if it is to be a carry gun?

It’s in the DeSantis retention strap holster I use for my 3” 686 right now, but it wiggles too much. I’m open to suggestions.

[CSW]

I only asked because the Taurus 856 is almost the same size as the cobra, and I'm looking as well.