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Hardly bigger than a S&W 640-1 but has a little more barrel and 6 rounds instead of 5. Will you give an in-depth review of the Nighthawk, please? This seems to be SOP for any new gun these days regardless of manufacturer. Lee Marvin carried two Colt Cobras while playing Detective-Lieutenant Frank Balinger of the Chicago Police Department on the TV series M Squad. I dont think anyone would assume that a $700 revolver would be better than a $1700 revolver. Back in the mid 90s they couldnt give the King Cobras away. The Python 6 and 4.25 revolvers the Cobra and King Cobra in the Colt stables. There still are some jigs that survive at the East Hartford plant in the testfire area but they look rusted beyond salvation. 20 ounces loaded with 158s, a scant three ounces heavier than a loaded 642. Youd have to go back to the pre-Depression double guns of Parker, Fox, et al, and some custom-orders from Winchesters custom shop prior to WWII. Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. The original snake guns from Colt were high-polish, hand fitted masterpieces. Upon inspection of the insides of the Cobra, it became apparent that this was a complete redesign. I would love to see a stainless king cobra high polish gloss stainless steel with a two and a half two and three quarter inch barrel offer with original Pachmayr grips. Out of the box, there was one inner internal scratch, not noticeable until one opens the cylinder, in a spot where it would not affect function, so I did not mind, it added character like a body scar. And in the event you got a Friday or Monday gun, you better hope it was purchased from Davidson's, or any other outfit that offers a replacement warranty. I dont think I ever saw one in a big gun store unless, again, I had no idea I was looking at one. Barrel not too short nor too long. Photos by Kenda Lenseigne. Colt wanted to use the trigger of the Python as the baseline for what it wanted in the new Cobra. Acting like a spoiled brat if you ask me. Stroking the side of the revolver feels less like stroking the slick scales of a cobra and more like a cat licking your hand. Looks like a handsome gun to keep in the fishing bag though. Colt being in the situation financially that they are would have made much more money had they built the guns the way they were built before the dawn of the Glock back when gunsmith actually assembled firearms and hand fit things that were a little rough to make sure theyre perfect before they leave the doors. This gun is a winner. Just last week, Colt announced that they are finally reviving their double action revolvers, starting with a new Colt Cobra. Shame they cant put the same effort into reviving their revolver line. The reason why I purchased these besides being a Colt fan fanatic was the simple fact that they were assembled by gunsmith not gun techs on a huge assembly line. As far as Im concerned Night Hawk might as well be make believe. An astute study of the new Cobras internals reveals several Metal Injection Molded (MIM) parts, including the hammer and trigger. The Nylon 66, a relatively inexpensive rimfire with faux woodgrain, was the first successful synthetic-stock firearm. Original Cobras were produced from 1950 to 1981. Had my dear ol grey haired Mother ship it to me as soon as I had an firm address. ***** In memory of Bill West / tommix who shared his vast knowledge and passion of Colt's with the forum for so many years. Sure and add a couple of hundred to the price. I think they missed the boat. All Rights Reserved, Original Cobras were produced from 1950 to 1981. I spoke with customer service rep at Colt. Not the first rimfire "snake" gun-- Colt marketed the original circa 1950s first issue Cobra in .22LR and made a .22LR Diamondback into the early 1990s-- the new Baby Snake fills a hole the . This new Colt feels right in the hand. The double/single-action Cobra is the baby in Colts wheelgun lineup. You cant just throw the parts in a tumbler and be good to go. I found many positive features. I would encourage Colt to re investigate the market to determine to the Idea of returning the The Snake guns manufacture in the near future, I am a big fan of the perfect balance of the Colt Python . One of the earlier versions of the snake line to be retired (1981 to be exact) the Colt Cobra is a revolver designed for the concealed carry and law enforcement market. The good news is that the trigger is great. Just what I thought ,a .38 Really ?? The original Cobra had numerous options/variations; will we see these or similar guns coming? Learned my lesson trying to shoot .357s in my J-frame, and now just pack .38s. The new Colt Cobras are a little more affordable for people who just need a new Pony. Much nicer than my airlite J-frames. Let us make you an offer! A. Some of these vintage gems can be found in the Guns.com Vault. New for 2017 Colt has heard the peoples request and is giving them what they want. I see that the extractor rod is still a bit short with the 2 brl. Shroud the hammer to be nearly snag-free. There is minimal recoil on this Colt. I have not seen the new Cobra. This is not John Waynes revolver it is a modern work of art! The option for a shrouded hammer. Interchangeable red-ramp front sights are a departure from the original pinned style, smartly derived from the Cobra series. Q. Finding a Cobra has been a problem since Colt discontinued it was in the early 1980s and originals became collector items. A few days to grind down and re-polish hammer, trigger, cylinder release. Intro NEW Colt Python: WHY IT'S A "NO-GO" Gun News & Reviews 68.7K subscribers Subscribe 101K views 1 year ago in 2020, Colt re-released an 'updated' version of the classic Python revolver. Why are stories like these, involving Colt revolvers, so prevalent? I. I have Dreamed of owing one. *After 7 months of ownership the new Colt Cobra was in my hand and operational for only 4 of those months. Hell, TAURUSs stainless looks better than that. I have an original Colt Cobra that was made in the 1950s. The new Colt Cobra is actually an updated Detective Special with a fiber optic front sight. I was hoping for better reviews. I just dont get it. Served me well for many years. A buddy bought a new Colt King Cobra 3" when they first came out. Leave the .357s to longer barrels where they belong. Too bad you will be under-armed in a life or death gun fight with a .38. I would sell the Ruger in a second if I found the early shrouded Cobra. What is the reason for this, in this day of superlight guns? This is a natural change in climate sort of speak. COLT (In Stock) 0.0. Model 487T Rifle, 1917 Eddystone Enfield Mfg 4/18 Cal 30-06, Terni 1940XVIII 6.5 Cal, Mauser Spanish . Is there any talk from Colt to bring back the other lines of revolver will guns?? Everything Ive read elsewhere indicates it is closer to the Colt Detective Special, steel frame and substantially heavier. Also they should make a Centennial type concealed hammer as the exposed hammer is a huge disadvantage in concealed carry draw, prevents it from being able to reliably fire through a pocket or purse and a liability in a self defense situation when the perp claims you cocked the hammer on him before you fired. To gunsmith came over started messing with it and then started taking it apart at that point they couldnt figure out why the gun locked up so they put it in a lock box and put it back with the rest of their gear. This new Colt Cobra looks like a nice piece and wears the name well. We worked hard to ensure that if the market wants more Colt DA revolvers, the Cobra design would be flexible enough, and robust enough, to handle future model variations that customers may want. With advances in metallurgy, they should certainly be able to make a lightweight D frame in 6 round .357 mag to compete with the lightweight S&W J frame 5 round 357 magnums. Havent seen any in my area yet! They can move that whole company to Brazil and keep it there for all I care trying to deal with their people in Miami you have to be able to speak Spanish most of the people there dont even speak English correctly its like trying to explain the missing link to the person or to describe the Bible to him its like trying to translate a Bible its ridiculous if youve got a customer service department that is based in the United States of America how about you get some people that actually speak English as their first language how about that? The trigger guard of the new Colt King Cobra, like those of the new Cobra and Night Cobra, looks as though the gun was dropped on it. But the gun look absolutely amazing just like the day I bought it in 1983. I think Colt, like Ruger to a certain extent, has the potential to carve out a great big place in the market if they double down on good steel. Three down sides were the grips had a very light white bleach stain, but might darken with gun cleaner and gun oil. Ive carried a Taurus 605 as my everyday carry gun for several years and have never had a problem with it. A. Alberts achieved six-shot. I wish Colt & Smith&wesson would revamp and reintroduce a 100th Anniversary Model 1917, in .45 ACP. Come on Colt with the Pythons already We want new Pythons. The Cobra name is actually a little misleading here this will be a steel framed gun, not aluminum like the original Cobra. That had a very rough finish. Some of these vintage gems can be found in the, Demand was so strong upon its release, the Cobra was often difficult to find. The new Kimber revolver at least looks great for the money. (Photo: Kristin Alberts/Guns.com). Ive shot Pythons and Anacondas galore. Save those semi-hand-made Pythons, the new King Cobra is as good as any of the standard production double action revolvers Colt has made. I have an original Cobra and it is a sweet handling revolver. So I get it. Have a gun thats collecting dust? Ive been hearing hype about this gun since late 2016. Colt spent many years carefully planning before re-entering the revolver market with the Cobra. When. The new Colt King Cobras are guilty of slide plate screw misalignment, sticky ejector, trigger spring/ hammer issue, long trigger reset and double action problems. They are awesome. It has some holster wear and is probably in need of new grips but after much practice for a snub its pretty accurate. Its all-steel frame is satin finished, with a grip thats been moved rearward to help manage recoil. Anyone who wants a small (concealed carry) revolver can choose from Smith and Wesson, Ruger, Taurus, Charter Arms, and probably more. The grouping opened up only slightly in double-action. , rifling 1/14 LH twist. You all need to put a Cobra in your hand and shot a couple hundred rounds through it before you start making all these claims against it. So theres been an opening in the market for somebody like Colt to bring back theyre snake guns and trust me if they can hit it out of the park on this one they will sell. Additionally the reason their triger pulls are all over the map is no one left at Colt has any in-depth revolver tuning knowledge. Looks good in the pictures and magazine/internet reviews, but does it really exist? When US Patent/US Firearms went out of business it all went to the scrapper. Nothing wrong with 38 special (especially with +P) and if you want something else, buy it! The Colt Cobra is a snubnose revolver, and is a lighter version of the Colt Detective Special. (Photo: Kristin Alberts/Guns.com), Classic Browning Light Twelve Auto-5 Review: Busting Clays With the Old Humpback Shotgun. We fed a mix of ammo to the test Cobra with decent accuracy. I dont think my small town gun stores carry them. It was quite a pleasant surprise to open the cardboard box up and see the familiar blue plastic Colt box inside, securing the new Colt Cobra revolver. Thanks for the article. A year before I saw one and the next day it was gone. EVEN BETTER THAN THE COLT COBRA is the original DETECTIVE SPECIAL with a 3 barrel Better balance and longer sight radius. The U-style (soft-V-style?) Wow too bad you cant read and comprehend. The original DetSpecs in stainless were a bead-blasted finish, very similar to this Cobra. The blued DSs were pretty nice, but not the Royal Blue of the Python. I have been a Colt fan all my life. Re-profiled and radius the trigger face more like an vintage colt or S&W pad. But theres no comparison. YES WHY DONT THAY MAKE THE COLT 38 LEFT HANDED?????? Items you may find in this auction include 500 firearms to include modern & collectible rifles, shotguns, muzzle loaders, revolvers and pistols. Massey Hardware, what a magical place that was! No ones making any false claims here brother. If we see the type of success with this model that we hope to see, it will be an easy transition for us to expand on the theme and develop additional models that will appeal to other customers. Workmanship is unsurpassed. I own a Taurus 605 and the Colt is head and shoulders above it. If a gun that was specially prepped and pampered by Colt failed, how many of the ones shipped to their distributors that did *not* get that special love and care are likely to fail? Since the department required we carry a S&W or Colt revoler. This is Colts attempt to produce a competitive product that the average Joe can purchase without taking out a long term loan. I dont care for j-frames because of capacity and weight there arent enough bullets and the j is just 15 oz. Even adjusting for age, the finish on the New Cobras (as described in the review) would be better than the Old Cobras (even adjusted for age/wear) I have seen. The little Colt Cobra arrived in an innocuous brown cardboard box. Many other guns in the same size category hold only five rounds. As for the finish, I carry concealed. and sometimes thats a little much for non-belt carry. If that was the real reason Colt made this gun in 38 Special, I think it[s beyond ridiculous!! Now Im not talking about the 38j frames and all these new LC ours and things that are compact subcompact concealed carry revolvers on talking about the big boys in the only one on the market right now is Smith and Wesson still. Federal, Remington and Winchester have all proven accurate and useful. KING COBRA 357 MAGNUM. However, it showed my lack of skill with revolver reloads using speed loaders or strips. Disregard.more comments popped up as I was writing the above. However, the bright side of this is that making a single-action trigger pull cleaner and lighter is a whole lot easier (especially with the Python) than doing the same to the DA. How come you were able to rotate the cylinder after having pulled back the hammer into single action mode shortly before the three minute mark ? I wish you could show them too, I dont understand revolver timing at all nor the colt difference. The Skyhawk to be equivalent to a Model 85? Immensely popular in law enforcement circles, the 38 Special, six-shot revo dominated concealed carry . Caliber: .357 Magnum, .38 Spl, .38 Spl +P. If not, the throats are too tight and need to be reamed (let the factory do it). The best gun is the one you have when you need it. They were distinguishable and worked well. As Col. Sam Colt wrote, Be not afraid of man or beast, that walks beneath the skies When danger threatens, call on me and I will equalize!, Sincerely, Why are you so sensitive about this? Colt has made it clear that this is the First offering. I always practice with 38s, but when I carry it is 357 or 38+P, ususally 357. To me it sounds like Colt just released the Mustang II of the gun world. In the mid-1960s, he purchased a Colt Trooper from Massey Hardware in downtown Conway, Arkansas. You sir are very correct. For more information, visit https://www.colt.com/Catalog/Revolvers/Cobra. William Tiewater. They are located in the Peoples republic of Connecticut and buckled to the political pressure of the anti-gun crowd, concern for class action lawsuits on gun manufacturers, thanks to Clinton. I made a mistake on taking ammunition to the range and only had two brands to test with the Cobra. Colt Python 4.25 Problems Early reviews of the Python had a few guns that appeared to fail. (My 53 Colt Cobra is about 15oz, spec sheet for the new model lists 25oz). Thunderjet. Substantial recoil but not uncomfortable recoil. Its just a drag when a company comes out with something new, particularly an icon, and its nothing but complaining for the most part. New Colt King Cobra Target Doesn't Work. Accuracy was impressive. I have only one Comment. Holy CrapI read the whole article and all the comments so far and the word Python only came up once. Im looking forward to some range time with it but, frankly, the trigger is not that good nor is the fit and finish. The trigger guard of the new Colt King Cobra, like those of the new Cobra and Night Cobra, looks as though the gun was dropped on it. The front red fiber optic sight is an insert that can be changed, as it is set into a recess in the barrel shroud and then secured by an Allen screw through the front. Thank you . The Cobra holds 6-rounds, one more than many revolvers the same size. Are you guys at GUNSAMERICA interested in pictures of a Colt Cobra NRA special edition that has not been released to public?? Mine too! I just replaced it with the Ruger LCR 9 when the Colt made it in steel . I owned the 3 of the snake guns. The double/single-action Cobra is the baby in Colts wheelgun lineup. Im thankful to see something not made out of plastic. Install a nice large WHITE ramped-post front sight (better than my K.Cobra). Buy a Smith & Wesson. Colt also offers a tritium front sight as an upgrade. We spend a day shooting and comparing it to S&W K frames and J Frames. The comment above does not have a single sentence without at least one grammatical error. The Anaconda & Diamondback blued revolvers had a pretty nice finish, but it was just a reasonable polish-n-blue job. That would be the bomb. mainspring gives the trigger its characteristic Colt "stacking" feel, in homage to the original D-Frames that the new Cobra traces its roots to. Are you sure about the specs? So I love my semi-autos and my VEPR in 7.62 x 54r but for a revolver newbie, which is the market think Colt is addressing, this one is a winner. Truly a local historical site, and missed by all who knew it. In all I may try one when the price becomes more reasonable. November 9, 2022.new colt python 2022 3 inch for sale, in stock, buy now, still available. I remember the 90s like it was yesterday and I can remember seeing a lot of revolvers not just the snake series guns but Smith and Wesson Taurus and a half a dozen other ones sitting in the gun cabinets constantly collecting dust. It works one time, and then the cylinder doesn't rotate on subsequent shots (double action or single action). In that era, Colts Python was, in many ways, the last hurrah of the excellence that once used to be available in American gunmaking. It is a shame they caved and stopped making civilian firearms, revolvers. 3 Revolvers are Pure Sex. Stay in the know. I have had several of the lightweight Smith-Wesson revolvers. Alberts achieved six-shotgroups within a 2-inch circle at defense distances with no problem in single-action. Actually about 4 years ago I had a customers royal blue python finish redone by Colt. The trigger action in DA and SA is incredible. . The new .38 Special Colt Cobra delivers a new take on a classic snub-nosed revolver. Not hardly. You can always deal with too short, but not too long. The IWI Galil ACE Full Review, Previous post: US Responds to Russians After Shooting Down Syrian Fighter Jet: We will not hesitate to defend ourselves, Your email address will not be published. The real next question about this gun: When do we get the New Model Diamondback? Tradition and nostalgia are important for a lot of gun enthusiasts. Im what you would call a Colt fan boy. Feature Articles, Rabbit and squirrel are easily taken with this loading. The first six rounds through the gun were impressive; the double-action pull seemed to roll predictably. The craftsmen who polished the Pythons used more than THIRTY different buffing wheels and various compounds to just prep for the blueing process (which has been changed by EPA regulations since the old days). Although he wasnt entirely clear, I took his comments to mean that they would have more Cobra options soon. GOOD ARTICLE!I have the 3.8Det. No need to change the grips, but you could if you wanted and the same can be said of the front sight. You have entered an incorrect email address! Yea, we need it! Heck, my old Trooper Mk. I waited almost an hour to shoot it and when it was my turn to shoot I got handed the revolver and I loaded it went to take my first shot and the cylinder stuck in between Chambers and locked up and even the cult Smiths that were there couldnt figure out what happened so they just put it away. Yea, the Cobra version of the Mustang II was a cruel joke on wheels, a cartoon car. If youre short a demonstration gun, perhaps RF could beg, borrow, or swipe an example he could slide your way for that video ? I must of missed something because that doesnt look healthy. However it is not cheap to refinish my original Detective Special in the royal blue bluing was $600 and they had to fix a small problem in the spring. Should he have kept it a secret? Reminds of the giant software companies and their vaporware products. Great triggers arent the only thing that made a Colt Cobra famous, though. groups within a 2-inch circle at defense distances with no problem in single-action. The relatively generous length of the ejector rod helps facilitate the ejection of spent cartridge cases. colt, I believe that if Colt can get their act straightened up this would be a good run for them. 395K. To address these problems and to create a stronger and more durable revolver than the original, one of the first things Colt did when it redesigned the .357 Magnum-chambered Python was to beef up the frame. Lower the cylinder release a bit. And they still turn out excellent Gold Cup 1911s. The S&Ws rotate out of the window. Running a hit piece like this because a demo gun jammed up during range demo day is silly and irresponsible.. Im very happy Colt brought this back and frankly I wish they would bring back ALL their old revolvers (same for S&W). That changed this year when Colt reintroduced a newly redesigned Cobra. My father got that iconic revolver back in the estate, and it has naturally become a family heirloom. I can recommend this gun without reservation, something I cant say about all compact revolvers. Thanks , Bob. I wish I could take apart a trio of S&W, Ruger, Colt DA revolvers side-by-side and show people whats really going on inside a DA revolver, and what is required to get the timing right. Trigger pull is rated from the factory between 7- and 9-pounds in double-action, and 3- to 4-pounds in single-action. I went back and forth between Nighthawk and Colt booths comparing the Cobra and the Skyhawk. Like the 6 rounds. Barrel Length: 3 in. Glad to see the come back! I predict we will see lots of variations soon from Colt and I am excited for where Colt is finally going. My 1974 Cobra is my usual carry. There are reports that hundreds of guns have been affected by these issues causing a quiet recall to take place on these 2020 Colt . Like a dummy I sold it years ago. grip helps. A Cold War era classic with smooth lines, a legendary back story, and an exotic-sounding name, Beretta's Model 71 was definitely a mouse that roared. I am one of the Nations Senior Citizen, But I am and avid reader. All this negativity 38s a weak caliber, why isnt it aluminum, a Python, an Anaconda, a 3, a 4, a 5, a 357, blah, blah, blah. My hope is that Colt does so and builds them with the same care and quality of the older Pythons, Anacondas and the like. The extra-large trigger guard allowed ample room for gloved fingers and the hammer pull and mechanics were slick and sound. The above posters that wondered why Colt couldnt come out with a polished, blued finish like the old ones maybe dont understand what it takes for skilled craftsmen to get that finish. After steel, I will never go back to aluminum, as I like the weight. The design work began where the last generation of Detective Special, the SF-VI, left off. Optic Ready Smith & Wesson M&P9 M2.0. For those of you who need to know about speedloader compatibility as I did, the short version is use speed loaders for a Smith & Wesson K frame. Colt didnt think this out too well. The King Cobra fits between a S&W K frame and a J frame in size. The coroner testified that EITHER shot would have been fatal. Muzzle jump and flip, commonly associated with small revolvers, is nonexistent on the Cobra. It was marketed as, and was, a PREMIUM revolver. There have been quite a few revisions and improvements since the first run. That $200-$300 will buy a lot of ammo. Why go with a .38 Special over .357 Magnum? Colt Viper 38 Special Revolver (Like New in Box) Notify Me When Available; Brand: Colt; Item Number: VIPER USED; Colt Cobra 38 Special +P Double-Action Revolver $769.99; . It holds 6-rounds of .38 Special and is capable of firing the hotter +P ammunition as well. Not true, the Cobra target is a 357 magnum revolver. see fit to give us a longer ejection rod in atleast a 2 1/2 barrel shroud thatll positively shuck out the cases (better even than my K. Cobra)? Theres a market for them today, and Im surprised that Colt didnt jump in with both feet, instead of teasing the market with a hideout gun. A Little History According to our friends at Revolvy, the first model of Cobra was made from 1950 to 1971 with a 2-inch barrel. The reason why the snake gun revolvers werent selling very well in 1990 through the discontinuation of them was simply because everyone had made the jump from revolvers to semi automatic handguns such as a clock. Otherwise well proportioned revolver. We are confident our antique Colt Cobra will serve our children and perhaps our grandchildren and great grandchildren as well. Greg, this blog is called The Truth About Guns. Insert your serial numbers by clicking them. Think they wasted a lot of effort on a gun that probably wont sell good. If this is a .38 Special load, check to see if the bullet will fall through the throat. The fit and finish was outstanding and the trigger pull (SA and DA) was a glass-rod dream. If you want a small revolver in 44, the Charter Arms Bulldog doesnt seem to have much competition right now. You may as well tell us youd prefer a Nighthawk 1911 over a Colt 1911. Great to carry brutal to shoot when using the +P loads. I am very interested in the Cobra for these very same reasons. The new Cobra is pricey, too, just like any other Colt. Leather, nylon, or Kydex holsters, it doest matter; youre going to get finish wear. They have graphs, charts other tests that resemble a pathological liar's polygraph test. I agree with the writer of this story on what the quality of these guns is probably going to be or their lack of. is beyond me ? So, why would anyone choose this revolver over other offerings? Tauruses triggers might be getting better but thats it Taurus is junk with a capital j. He said it was a fluke that I got this NRA model, it has not been officially released but a batch accidentally shipped out. For how long we will see. We have used my 79 Dback in our Womens Intro classes in the past and it does better than do the K frames- shorter trigger reach. The New Colt Cobra is heavier than its namesake, as the original was made with an aluminum frame rather than steel. Well, after reading all this, I know now why the older S&W and Colts are demanding higher prices than the new models. The cylinder revolves clockwise, like a Colt should. Instead of a high polish it looks like Colt went for a bead blasted exterior. Posted: 1/16/2021 8:03:21 PM EST. The author was impressed by the design, operation and performance of the new Colt Cobra. After a 36-year hiatus, and to much fanfare, Colt brought back the Cobra in 2017. Not sure if they still do it but the price was over $570 how to redo the finish on a 6in Colt Python royal blue but when we received it back it was absolutely amazing but still very expensive. Nor anywhere near as light as the Charter Bulldog. The fit and finish of this gun is crap. I personally would like to see Colt revive the big old New Service in .45 Colt. As they have more time, I would expect to see versions with a myriad of options. New Colt King Cobra speedloader update Well I picked up one of these bad boys last night and ran a few hundred rounds through her. Additionally Colt isnt even accepting old Pythons back to the factory for repair because A) They are out of most of the partsand more importantly B) Most if not all of the Colt employees who could actually time them are gone. I have had the trigger break on an HK P7 during the first range session. The second version was produced from 1972 to 1981 and can be identified by its shrouded ejector rod. There were even Colt revolvers that had a rather rough, completely utilitarian finish to them eg, the New Service revolvers. revolver in 25 years. Q. Id love to see the Diamondback in a nice 3-gun set of 4 or 6 models in .38, 22LR and .22WMR, hopefully to be followed by the Python. Thanks but, no thanks. So I carry a Charter Arms Police Undercover because its over 20 oz and holds SIX rounds. Why cant the mfgs. This article originally appeared in CONCEALMENT Issue 13. And at a price shipped of $580 was a darn deal. Then when theyd gotten a feel for those, then do a test run of Pythons. By comparison I recently purchased the S&W 638, NIB, $419.00 and Sig 320 sub-compact for $485.00. I hope the Cobra fares better. I have gone to carrying the S&W J-Frames. Last Edit: Nov 5, 2022 at 2:37pm by WAYNO. In my admittedly limited experience with various revolvers, the only one Ive personally experienced that locked up (and not in the good revolverish way) was a colleagues Taurus.