Colt (Re)Releases Wheelguns with the Double-Action Cobra Revolver
With well-known 1911 manufacturers like Kimber getting into and now colt re-entering the wheel gun market, one might claim that it is the year of the revolver. Yes, new 1911 and other semi-auto models continue to make an appearance, the new six-shooters have been welcome appearances for those bemoaning the plastic wunderkunds.
The rumor mill on Colt’s new revolvers has been substantiated with the now newly announced Cobra double-action revolver. The new small frame features “all the classic lines of a traditional Colt double-action revolver” and adds in a few new updates, namely Colts “LL2” or Linear Leaf Spring, Version 2. Colt asserts that this new linear leaf spring provides for a “premium trigger pull experience without the need for hand-fitting.” Other updates including moving the gear farther to the rear for better recoil control and an enlarged trigger guard area for larger and gloved paws.
The Cobra is purpose-built for concealed carry. The Cobra comes chambered in .38 Special (+P rated) across size cyllinders and a 2″ barrel. The Cobra is 100% stainless steel construction and comes with a Colt rubber grip. The sights are further user interchangeable, coming with a fiber optic option as standard. Tritium night sights are available from the aftermarket.
MSRP for the double-action gun is set at $699. Looks like a few have already made it to dealers and they are moving through the distribution networks now.
One of TFB's resident Jarheads, Nathan now works within the firearms industry. A consecutive Marine rifle and pistol expert, he enjoys local 3-gun, NFA, gunsmithing, MSR's, & high-speed gear. Nathan has traveled to over 30 countries working with US DoD & foreign MoDs.The above post is my opinion and does not reflect the views of any company or organization.
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.357 yes. .38 spl no. Why did they not just put a .357 cylinder on this thing??? THEN it would sell.
I have a couple of those things in my safe and I still see no reason to get them out.