I was a big fan of the Colts, only thing to remember was the reverse cylinder release. No problem on the range, but if to be carried stick to Smiths or Colts.
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I bought a new King Cobra in 2019. Vintage snake guns had been above my price tolerance and I wanted a backup for a Smith & Wesson 66-4 with a 3” barrel. I wanted to love that gun.
Short, sad story: I traded the damned thing in about 6 months ago without a single regret. I almost never get rid of firearms. The trigger and hammer both felt thin to me (side to side). There was something wrong with the action - the trigger reset had 4 or 5 clicks in it and the last 2 were barely perceptible but right before full reset. I sent Colt “customer service“ a video with sound but they said “working as intended”. Before I took it to trade, I opened it up to see of there was anything I could do. Nope - but the inside, top corner of the hand was broken off.
I am very fond of 1960 and earlier Colt double action revolvers. The new King Cobra is nothing like them. I also have more than one 1970-2001 Smith & Wesson revolvers. S&W quality control was +/- during that period, but a 1994 Model 66-4 is a better piece of machinery in pretty much every way compared to a new King Cobra. Earlier S&W Combat Magnums might be even better. 1950s and early 1960s Smith & Wesson revolvers are beautiful.
Adding some cash to the pot, I was able to get this:
![Trigger Revolver Air gun Wood Gun accessory]()
Used Standard Manufacturing single action. I don’t think it had ever been shot but it’s wicked accurate and a total blast to shoot!
Short, sad story: I traded the damned thing in about 6 months ago without a single regret. I almost never get rid of firearms. The trigger and hammer both felt thin to me (side to side). There was something wrong with the action - the trigger reset had 4 or 5 clicks in it and the last 2 were barely perceptible but right before full reset. I sent Colt “customer service“ a video with sound but they said “working as intended”. Before I took it to trade, I opened it up to see of there was anything I could do. Nope - but the inside, top corner of the hand was broken off.
I am very fond of 1960 and earlier Colt double action revolvers. The new King Cobra is nothing like them. I also have more than one 1970-2001 Smith & Wesson revolvers. S&W quality control was +/- during that period, but a 1994 Model 66-4 is a better piece of machinery in pretty much every way compared to a new King Cobra. Earlier S&W Combat Magnums might be even better. 1950s and early 1960s Smith & Wesson revolvers are beautiful.
Adding some cash to the pot, I was able to get this:
Used Standard Manufacturing single action. I don’t think it had ever been shot but it’s wicked accurate and a total blast to shoot!
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