Copyright Complaints: Please direct DMCA Takedown Notices to the registered agent. M4 Magpul Series. That being said when I got a Smith Model 19-4, the Colt became a safe queen. Better trigger, better action, cylinder latch is more user friendly, and IMO more accurate. 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. "Practical" difference, I'm not sure what your end game is here. The standard K6 Stainless retails for $919. 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. 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. How much do you have to spend...practically? 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. The wood pattern came together almost seamlessly along the front strap. Fun to shoot. The powerful but portable Colt King Cobra .357 Mag. I was personally disappointed that the new King Cobra was not a GP100/686 sized gun lie the original. 630 Posts . But IMO from a practical perspective the 686 wins in a head-to-head with the Colt. Otherwise, they both feature 6″ barrels and full-sized frames. 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. That is if you know someone who can do it. The reintroduced .357 Magnum lives up to the original's reputation from the golden age of Colt wheelguns. We chose the Colt King Cobra, the Smith & Wesson Model 686-5, the Ruger GP100 and the Taurus Model 689VR (vent rib). It seems a bit more special than the 686 for some reason. I already have a 586, but I was thinking about getting a stainless model. Then I had to fix it. All were made of stainless steel and had 6-inch barrels. Should I wait to buy the python instead? 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. As is obvious to those of us with a functional sense of sight, the two guns we’re comparing are almost identical. (3+ cylinders full, 3+ times a week). If you want a 38 special snub with an exposed hammer there are a million other choices. is back with enhanced performance and a lower price. Colt did a bang-up polish job that made the King Cobra only slightly less lustrous than the Taurus. Sevens and others have summed it up nicely. 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. 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. AR-15 Military Classics. Back in the 80s I was in the market for a new 357. It may not be finished as nice as a Python,but it is a hell of a lot stronger. 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. "...the price difference..." Has more to do with the Cobra having 'Colt' engraved on it than anything else. Good bad? 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. 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. A .357 is a .357. 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. Aye. Last year, I evaluated the new 3” King Cobra and found it to be a solid and well-made pistol. (17) A Colt King Cobra with exhibition Claro walnut. 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. And the results were. Original, untouched DA trigger on my circa 1989 Model 686-3 is far, far better. Any opinions on which you would choose and why would be much appreciated. I am both a Colt and a S&W fan. Revolvers between the five-shooter and full-sized revolvers were few and far between. Reason I’m asking? Also I can pick from different styles and I like 3" barrels. The difference to me is that I can get a 686 and get parts for it and find people to work on it. I recently handled A new Night Cobra and was impressed. Possibly with improved computer analysis the newer guns is stronger than it looks. The New Colt King Cobra. Went to a gun show today in my hometown and saw a Colt King Cobra in SS, 4" for $750. I'll take a S&W every time over a Colt or Ruger either one. Save Share. I've owned a 686 (no dash) for over 30 years and it is as good as they get. Smith, better lock work and parts availability. Colt may be on to something with this 3-inch Magnum. As is, they’re visually distinct. Taurus brightly polished their stainless gun. Colt's Manufacturing Company - firearms, handguns, pistols, rifles, revolvers. Colt King Cobra My brother sent his perfectly good Python in for an adjustment. Experience and suggestions welcome. 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. I wanted to use it mainly for a steady diet of 357 factory loads. new production S&W 66 combat magnum. Concur with UncleEd. 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. The Colt King Cobra flanked by a 2 1/8″ S&W 640 (J-Frame)(bottom), and 4″ S&W 686 (L-Frame). 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. To me the real difference is the trigger pull, double action. Somewhere between the Eastern Block states and Flo. ... King Cobra Series. I have a chance on getting either new in box at a couple hundred off msrp. The King Cobra wins in collectability. 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. plus it gives you 357 mag capability. feels fantastic in the hand and shoots great. Three .357 Magnums appeared on the cover including a stainless Ruger GP100, the Colt King Cobra and the Smith & Wesson Model 686. Personally I would would stick with the 686 - or even an N Frame in a big.357. (16) A Smith 629 with AAA French walnut. The King Cobra is not the Python action/innards; it was a version Colt offered. S&W Model 66-No dash, P&R. The Colt King Cobra Target is very similar to the previously-released King Cobra, but with some noticeable differences. The all-new Colt King Cobra Revolver features American Stainless Steel construction, a heavy duty frame with a full- lug 3 in. The revolver is chambered for the 458 Maximum. Don’t fret if you can’t afford a vintage Snake Gun—a new generation has arrived. (14) Exhibition Claro walnut. M4 Carbine Series. I have the 6" blue and didn't even know these are less common than the SS KC's until after I got it. Colt’s King Cobra is reincarnated for 2019 as the 6-Shot .357 Magnum big brother of the Colt Cobra Double Action revolver. 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. 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. 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. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. This is a table top review and comparison of the Colt King Cobra the Kimber K6S and the Ruger SP101. Colt Ammo (Double Tap) Gun Parts (Brownells) 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. colt king cobra target vs s&w 686. I have never touched a King Cobra and just held a 686 once though I do have one on order. You can rework the Ruger or Colt and come up with a good trigger pull. The old Python is blued. Nonsense regarding all factory triggers need fixing except the Python. 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. Good for impressing your friends But, I must say, the Ruger is a very tough act to follow. They adjusted it alright. i'm typically not a fan of current production S&W revolvers but this one is an exception. Has that (imagined or otherwise) Colt mystique. Discussion Starter • #1 • 7 mo ago. Discussion in 'Handguns: Revolvers' started by hexidismal, Dec 5, 2006. S&W actions are generally the best IMO. But the Colt was calling my name. (15) S&W 19 with exhibition French walnut. Accessories. Colt King Cobra: Revolver Test and Review. Colt never made a Diamondback in ss so that would be a nice difference compared to the originals. There’s nothing compact about these brutes.The grips are the other major variation. U.S. Military. Python Series. Good to know. At that time I looked at Ruger's Security Six, Colt's King Cobra, and Smith's 686. 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. Not abused but shot. Certainly no genuine pocket gun like a S&W I have owned both and each has their draw. I know they beefed up the new python but I wasn’t sure about the king cobra. Reply. Any new colt cobra or king cobra owners? Hi all, I’m interested in buying a colt king cobra. Colt King Cobra-Very concealable, easy to carry with the proper holster. I’m In the market for a CCW wheel gun. 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 saw a King Cobra, but don't know much about them. I consider them to be. They are range toys, or critter-dispatching at most (but usually I'd pick my suppressed Glock 19 MOS for that role). barrel, and the 6-round capacity that differentiates. 25 Feb 2021; Uncategorized Even a die-hard Colt fan would agree. The 686 can be easily replaced; the Colt is a collector's item and costly. This was … 686 is the only choice. It wouldn't be my choice but still very nice guns and I'm glad to see colt with new … If you are thinking carry, recognize that if you use the gun you may lose it, maybe permanently. I preferred the cosmetics of the King Cobra, but ended up with the Smith due to design. 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. it has a sleeved barrel design and crane lock-up rather than using the extractor plunger. Revolvers aren't carry guns for me. Rifles. “The All-American Magnum” the blurb read, and inside was a roundup review of .357s. It just pointed and felt better in my hands. The colt is a great gun, haven't shot one but I'm sure it's nice. And the actual contour of the 686 trigger is far more friendly to my trigger finger than the grooved trigger of the Colt. The 686 is stainless. A true thorobred. The frame is the same modified D-frame, it is still stainless steel, and chambered in .357 Magnum. It's the same type of gun that's been available for 100 years though. By comparison, the new Colt King Cobra carry retails at $899.00. ohh and the barrel has multiple bulges. This will be a regularly carried and shot revolver. Cobra Series. Outside of the exposed hammer, the Colt King Cobra series is probable, the best comparator on the market. Note the visible thickness of the King Cobra’s top strap. Single Action Army Series. I have a 586 with over 100,000 rounds on it that still shoots under 2" at 50 yards with lead bullets. Otherwise, its cylinder rotates clockwise and the Smith's counter clockwise. 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