New Colt Cobra

[YukonGlocker]

True, but I don't see a lock on this one.

It's stopped me from buying a new model 66.

 

[1911master]

Not all J frames have a lock on the side.

 

[Hobbes]

The problem is it's too heavy for pocket carry. If they would release an aluminum-framed model, it would be awesome.

The original Colt Cobra was a light weight allow frame revolver that weighed 14 ounces empty.

Interesting factoid:
Jack Ruby used a Cobra to kill Oswald.

 

[Glock 'em down]

I have an "older" Colt Cobra from the late 70s - early 80s that wear every now and again. Whenever I'm feeling nostalgic.

This new one looks like a Charter Arms to me.

 

[ldp4570]

I'll stick to my older 70's DS. I also don't see the need for a .357 in such a small gun. All you get is more recoil, noise, muzzle flash, loss of velocity, and you gain nothing. The standard 158gr SWCHP+P in this gun will do anything you need it to do without all the headache you get from a magnum loading!!

 

[gerhard1]

What I would like to see is Colt to offer it in 4" barrel, much like they did with the Police Positive Special. The PPS is a gun that I am very fond of.

 

[Shadowrider]

I'll stick to my older 70's DS. I also don't see the need for a .357 in such a small gun. All you get is more recoil, noise, muzzle flash, loss of velocity, and you gain nothing. The standard 158gr SWCHP+P in this gun will do anything you need it to do without all the headache you get from a magnum loading!!

That's an old wives tale. I've got 158 grain XTP JHP loads that average 1236FPS out of my 2.5" snubby. They are a bear to shoot though, I'll give you that. For reference that same load runs 1385 out of my 6" 686. It's a starting powder charge too!