Fun to shoot. Not abused but shot. And the results were. What’s the verdict on these wheel guns? ... King Cobra Series. is back with enhanced performance and a lower price. The Colt King Cobra flanked by a 2 1/8″ S&W 640 (J-Frame)(bottom), and 4″ S&W 686 (L-Frame). If you are thinking carry, recognize that if you use the gun you may lose it, maybe permanently. Colt lover that I am, I do think the pre-lock, hammer mounted firing pin 686 has a better trigger, and can be tuned to a better action than the King. M4 Magpul Series. It may not be finished as nice as a Python,but it is a hell of a lot stronger. Hi all, I’m interested in buying a colt king cobra. Taurus brightly polished their stainless gun. Colt's Manufacturing Company - firearms, handguns, pistols, rifles, revolvers. feels fantastic in the hand and shoots great. Aye. My brother sent his perfectly good Python in for an adjustment. new production S&W 66 combat magnum. The Colt King Cobra Target is very similar to the previously-released King Cobra, but with some noticeable differences. Possibly with improved computer analysis the newer guns is stronger than it looks. "...the price difference..." Has more to do with the Cobra having 'Colt' engraved on it than anything else. barrel, and the 6-round capacity that differentiates. U.S. Military. I compared a Kimber K6 with 2 inch barrel, a S & W model 60 Pro Series and the new Colt King Cobra 3 inch barrel as well as a S & W 686. Concur with UncleEd. I know they beefed up the new python but I wasn’t sure about the king cobra. The revolver is chambered for the 458 Maximum. Better trigger, better action, cylinder latch is more user friendly, and IMO more accurate. (16) A Smith 629 with AAA French walnut. Even a die-hard Colt fan would agree. The new Colt King Cobra Target Thread starter Podmonkey; Start date Sep 21, 2019; Tags.357 colt magnum revovler; Sep 21, 2019 #1 Podmonkey.475 A&M Magnum. Colt King Cobra The New Colt King Cobra. This was … Any opinions on which you would choose and why would be much appreciated. And the actual contour of the 686 trigger is far more friendly to my trigger finger than the grooved trigger of the Colt. The frame is the same modified D-frame, it is still stainless steel, and chambered in .357 Magnum. I’m In the market for a CCW wheel gun. I knew they would sell out fast, and that it would likely be quite a while before the Colt marketing department got me a gun to review. I was personally disappointed that the new King Cobra was not a GP100/686 sized gun lie the original. All were made of stainless steel and had 6-inch barrels. "Practical" difference, I'm not sure what your end game is here. But the Colt was calling my name. (15) S&W 19 with exhibition French walnut. Revolvers aren't carry guns for me. S&W Model 66-No dash, P&R. A .357 is a .357. I consider them to be. Python Series. That being said when I got a Smith Model 19-4, the Colt became a safe queen. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. 2) Lower entry and maintenance cost - the price on a new 686 is comparable to a King Cobra but the Python, as noted by others, is way out there. Colt may be on to something with this 3-inch Magnum. The reintroduced .357 Magnum lives up to the original's reputation from the golden age of Colt wheelguns. Colt did a bang-up polish job that made the King Cobra only slightly less lustrous than the Taurus. I guess all the Ruger owners who've worked on GP 100s and SP 101s were too stupid to know they couldn't work on them but they did. Discussion in 'Handguns: Revolvers' started by hexidismal, Dec 5, 2006. Sevens and others have summed it up nicely. I wanted to use it mainly for a steady diet of 357 factory loads. Back in the 80s I was in the market for a new 357. Neither The High Road nor any of its directors, members, managers, employees, agents, vendors, or suppliers will be liable for any direct, indirect, general, bodily injury, compensatory, special, punitive, consequential, or incidental damages including, without limitation, lost profits or revenues, costs of replacement goods, loss or damage to data arising out of the use or inability to use this forum or any services associated with this forum, or damages from the use of or reliance on the information present on this forum, even if you have been advised of the possibility of such damages. Original, untouched DA trigger on my circa 1989 Model 686-3 is far, far better. I don't shoot it much, I just bought it to have a Colt 6" full lug .357 to go with my 586 and GP100's. Reason I’m asking? But IMO from a practical perspective the 686 wins in a head-to-head with the Colt. To better accommodate a gloved finger, the new-for-2019 King Cobra’s trigger guard opening was made larger than on the original King Cobra. Reply. The standard K6 Stainless retails for $919. I regularly rent both at my local range, and I'll say that the KC feels a lot heavier and bulkier in mt hand than a 686 of the same barrel length. (14) Exhibition Claro walnut. Somewhere between the Eastern Block states and Flo. 686 is the only choice. Revolvers between the five-shooter and full-sized revolvers were few and far between. To me the real difference is the trigger pull, double action. I have owned both and each has their draw. Colt King Cobra-Very concealable, easy to carry with the proper holster. I used to have a colt king cobra, but I liked the way my 686 shot better so I traded it off Posted: 1/29/2019 8:09:39 AM EST I got a chance to get out and shoot my new KC last Friday. It just pointed and felt better in my hands. 630 Posts . I have a chance on getting either new in box at a couple hundred off msrp. Outside of the exposed hammer, the Colt King Cobra series is probable, the best comparator on the market. The King Cobra wins in collectability. The all-new King Cobra features American Stainless Steel construction, a heavy duty frame with a full lug 3 in. Has that (imagined or otherwise) Colt mystique. Also I can pick from different styles and I like 3" barrels. Original, untouched factory (double action) trigger on my circa-1991 Colt King Cobra was heinous. Experience and suggestions welcome. The powerful but portable Colt King Cobra .357 Mag. You can rework the Ruger or Colt and come up with a good trigger pull. Went to a gun show today in my hometown and saw a Colt King Cobra in SS, 4" for $750. M4 Carbine Series. If you want a 38 special snub with an exposed hammer there are a million other choices. Any new colt cobra or king cobra owners? According to Colt, the new Python is built out of stronger stainless steel compared to the originals and is available in a 4.25- or 6 inch-barrel model with wood grips. I have never touched a King Cobra and just held a 686 once though I do have one on order. Smith, better lock work and parts availability. Excellent sales of the new Cobra along with customer requests for an easily concealed .357 Magnum prompted Colt decision-makers to bring back the King Cobra in a different form. Colt Ammo (Double Tap) Gun Parts (Brownells) After all, 3-inch barreled Pythons are rare and very collectible and many folks feel the 3–inch guns give the best balance of handling and concealability. (3+ cylinders full, 3+ times a week). It wouldn't be my choice but still very nice guns and I'm glad to see colt with new … Colt never made a Diamondback in ss so that would be a nice difference compared to the originals. Good for impressing your friends But, I must say, the Ruger is a very tough act to follow. ohh and the barrel has multiple bulges. Good bad? There’s nothing compact about these brutes.The grips are the other major variation. All information is provided "as is" with all faults without warranty of any kind, either express or implied. Three .357 Magnums appeared on the cover including a stainless Ruger GP100, the Colt King Cobra and the Smith & Wesson Model 686. Good to know. I have the 6" blue and didn't even know these are less common than the SS KC's until after I got it. Last year, I evaluated the new 3” King Cobra and found it to be a solid and well-made pistol. colt king cobra target vs s&w 686. Discussion Starter • #1 • 7 mo ago. I bought a used so called "Working Man's" Python, the King Cobra and it's still a pretty gun, basically a Trooper III with a Python type barrel. Single Action Army Series. i have the 4.25" model but they're now offering a 2.75" as well. The new King Cobra just seemed kind of wimpy when I compared one to my own 1990 vintage King Cobra at a gun show recently. By comparison, the new Colt King Cobra carry retails at $899.00. Master gunsmith Jerry Kuhnhausen says that, in his opinion, the Colt King Cobra may be the strongest mid-frame revolver ever built, due to Colt's high-grade forged and heat treated frame and cylinder. I have both and carried the Colt quite a bit for a while. I have been out of competition for awhile, but I think I'm right in saying you won't see many of those on the firing line. Sporting a heavy-duty frame, 3-inch barrel, and brushed stainless steel construction, the King Cobra secures a new place in the legendary heritage that makes Colt double-action revolvers some of the hottest collectible firearms today. Personally I would would stick with the 686 - or even an N Frame in a big.357. Cobra Series. The King Cobra is not the Python action/innards; it was a version Colt offered. It seems a bit more special than the 686 for some reason. If you want to shoot them, the 686 has a better double action trigger stroke and is far easier to tune for an even better trigger. Then I had to fix it. (17) A Colt King Cobra with exhibition Claro walnut. plus it gives you 357 mag capability. Certainly no genuine pocket gun like a S&W Nonsense regarding all factory triggers need fixing except the Python. It's the same type of gun that's been available for 100 years though. Save Share. Now my all time favorite is my pre-lock 686 4"....such a sweet shooter. Note the visible thickness of the King Cobra’s top strap. At that time I looked at Ruger's Security Six, Colt's King Cobra, and Smith's 686. This is a table top review and comparison of the Colt King Cobra the Kimber K6S and the Ruger SP101. Accessories. The all-new Colt King Cobra Revolver features American Stainless Steel construction, a heavy duty frame with a full- lug 3 in. it has a sleeved barrel design and crane lock-up rather than using the extractor plunger. The difference to me is that I can get a 686 and get parts for it and find people to work on it. My question is, does anyone have any experience with the new king cobras? That is if you know someone who can do it. S&W actions are generally the best IMO. I'll take a S&W every time over a Colt or Ruger either one. They are range toys, or critter-dispatching at most (but usually I'd pick my suppressed Glock 19 MOS for that role). They adjusted it alright. I recently handled A new Night Cobra and was impressed. AR-15 Military Classics. A true thorobred. I saw a King Cobra, but don't know much about them. 25 Feb 2021; Uncategorized As is obvious to those of us with a functional sense of sight, the two guns we’re comparing are almost identical. The colt is a great gun, haven't shot one but I'm sure it's nice. The old Python is blued. I already have a 586, but I was thinking about getting a stainless model. Rifles. As is, they’re visually distinct. While I wouldn't say that the King Cobra is "no good", I have come across some people who didn't speak very highly of them. Although The High Road has attempted to provide accurate information on the forum, The High Road assumes no responsibility for the accuracy of the information. The 686 can be easily replaced; the Colt is a collector's item and costly. The King Cobra looked very much like a Python with a solid rather than ventilated rib atop the barrel, a feature this new revolver shares. Googling which one is "better", a lot of folks pay homage to the Colt but mostly come around to the 686 having better trigger action, etc. We chose the Colt King Cobra, the Smith & Wesson Model 686-5, the Ruger GP100 and the Taurus Model 689VR (vent rib). Should I wait to buy the python instead? Colt King Cobra: Revolver Test and Review. I have a 586 with over 100,000 rounds on it that still shoots under 2" at 50 yards with lead bullets. I've owned a 686 (no dash) for over 30 years and it is as good as they get. Other than that, both rental guns are terribly abused, and drawing any further conclusions about the qualities and abilities of the two models based on the specimens I have available would be unfair. I am both a Colt and a S&W fan. i'm typically not a fan of current production S&W revolvers but this one is an exception. The wood pattern came together almost seamlessly along the front strap. Otherwise, its cylinder rotates clockwise and the Smith's counter clockwise. I preferred the cosmetics of the King Cobra, but ended up with the Smith due to design. This will be a regularly carried and shot revolver. How much do you have to spend...practically? Top to bottom: 2020 Python 6″, 4.25″, New Colt King Cobra (image courtesy JWT for thetruthaboutguns.com) I got on the order train as fast as I could, asking for both a 6″ and 4.25″ gun from my distributor. Don’t fret if you can’t afford a vintage Snake Gun—a new generation has arrived. Copyright Complaints: Please direct DMCA Takedown Notices to the registered agent. Otherwise, they both feature 6″ barrels and full-sized frames. “The All-­American Magnum” the blurb read, and inside was a roundup review of .357s. The 686 is stainless. Colt’s King Cobra is reincarnated for 2019 as the 6-Shot .357 Magnum big brother of the Colt Cobra Double Action revolver. If they’d had the same finish and grips attached, I doubt many of us could pick them apart at any distance.