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Colt King Cobra
Colt King Cobra and the box
Colt King Cobra random ammo
Colt King Cobra with american eagle ammo
Colt King Cobra
Colt King Cobra and the box
Colt King Cobra random ammo
Colt King Cobra with american eagle ammo

Colt King Cobra

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$38.09
  • High luster brushed stainless finish
  • Value retention
  • Some metal-injection molded parts
  • Internal finish is lackluster

Editor’s Note: The King Cobra is Colt's revival of the medium-framed magnum revolver from their older "snake gun" lineup. While it may be a fairly standard 6-shot, 3-inch barreled revolver, it comes in at a price point similar to that of its competitors. This means you get the name value that comes with owning a Colt product without having to pay a premium for it.

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Product Details

Caliber
357 Mag - 38 Special / 38 Special / 38 Special +P
Action
Double Action Only / Double/Single Action / Single Action
Weight
1.563 lbs / 1.75 lbs
Barrel Length
2in / 3in / 4.3in
Overall Length
7.2in / 9.3in
Sights
Fixed Rear, Front Blade / Front Blade
Finish
Black / Stainless
Magazine Capacity
6rd
Magazine Included
Cylinder / None
Magazine Type
Fixed
Front Sight
Blade / Fixed
Rear Sight
Fixed / None
Muzzle
Plain
Stock Material
Polymer / Stainless Steel

Features

High luster brushed stainless finish
Value retention
Some metal-injection molded parts
Internal finish is lackluster

By The Numbers

Accuracy
"This is a gun with a 3-inch barrel. I stretched out some distance but kept things close for the most part. It did well and placed the shots pretty cleanly where I held" - Sean Curtis
Reliability
We had zero failures during our testing.
Customization
Outside of changing grips and possibly the front sight insert, there isn't much you can do here.
Ergonomics
The 3-inch model combined with the rubber Hogue grips makes for a comfortable and balanced revolver.
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FINAL VERDICT

"Well, beauty is certainly in the eye of the beholder. I think this Colt represents a value that may not be readily apparent to many shooters—that of the investment. This is a great revolver. And as long as you understand that statement, you’ll get the value of this gun." - Sean Curtis