jimbo555
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I will buy one. Hope they come out with an alloy framed model also.
2017 - New Colt Cobra
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Panzerschwein
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Any word on what sights can be had? Someone said it takes older Colt grips? Really interested. I'd like to put a set of woods on it and add a better looking more traditional front sight.
Then an IWB holster, a speed strip in pocket or cartridge slide on the belt would make a nice rig for sure. This new Colt's might get me back into wheelgun toting for CCW... IF it proves to be a solid, reliable pistol. Something that can stand toe to toe with a Smith or Ruger, something also nicer than a Charter, Taurus, or Rossi.
Then an IWB holster, a speed strip in pocket or cartridge slide on the belt would make a nice rig for sure. This new Colt's might get me back into wheelgun toting for CCW... IF it proves to be a solid, reliable pistol. Something that can stand toe to toe with a Smith or Ruger, something also nicer than a Charter, Taurus, or Rossi.
rklessdriver
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As per the head of the Colt Custom Shop.
(3) Front sights will be offered. Fiber optic, Tritum, Brass bead.
Yes grips from D Frame (short) and the SF will fit.
Yes holsters for D Frame and SF will fit.
Will
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Excellent. This is tremendous news. I will have one.
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Wonder if the 357 comes out if it will be a 5 shot
Mizar
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I wonder how many of the folks who wish this revolver was chambered in .357 Magnum, do actually practice on the range regularly with .357 Magnum in a small frame snubnose? Like a J-frame S&W, Ruger SP101, LCRs. See, not to carry their revolvers with .357, but practice with the said cartridge - at least some 50 rounds per range session. Just asking for a friend...
RealGun
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If it is designed to become a 357 Magnum, I am not interested. I want a cylinder and frame window scaled exactly to the 38 Special, carried on a frame and barrel only intended for 38 Special (and +p) stresses. Too many modern guns in .357 caliber make the 38 Special a step child, when it still is the best choice for a smaller gun. Versatility means nothing, if you quickly learn to avoid shooting 357 Magnum in the gun.
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Swampwolf wrote on a closed thread, <<<the market for snub-nosed revolvers being carried concealed is best addressed with a lighter weight, alloy frame, 6-shot revolver... having a concealed hammer>>>
I'm sure Ruger with it's LCR chambered for 327 MAG would agree wholeheartedly with your insightful analysis.
I'm sure Ruger with it's LCR chambered for 327 MAG would agree wholeheartedly with your insightful analysis.
Wow. I want. yes. Even in 38. Fanboy in me is doing backflips.
Cubs, Trump now this? If you are going to hell, pack a snow shovel.
Cubs, Trump now this? If you are going to hell, pack a snow shovel.
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texagun
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Good graphic of the interior. Doesn't look like a Colt or a S&W but similarities are there. Trigger has been redesigned and supposedly greatly improved over earlier models. Can't wait to get my hands on one.
Panzerschwein
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Just noticed how meaty that grip frame is. A lot of metal there.
Mizar
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From this pic, the action looks just like a SF IV/DS II. For me this is a redesigned DS II - 100% Colt...
RealGun
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The LCR is 8 ounces lighter. The Colt at 25 ounces seems to me like a belt holster gun. With 6 rounds, you'd think that was the intent of the design.
Stephanie B
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I've not seen a Kimber out in the wild, as of yet. I've been in more than one "master Kimber dealership" in the last few months and seen nothing than autoloaders.
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So... Why is this news nowhere on the Colt site? Is it real or a rumor? I do hope it's real. The more revolvers available the lower the price and quality should go up.
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You barely even hear about the Kimber revo since the Cobra came out. Maybe Colt is like Coke, "The Real Thing". That would make the Kimber sort of like the "New Coke" that fizzled out real quick back in the 90's.
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Dain Bramage
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I'm trying to make order out of the decision to market a .38 Spl +P model first. The only thing that comes to mind is the recent "Glock" business model of filling niche versions first, and then only going to more popular versions after niche sales have peaked. This preserves the niche market and keeps the popular version from cannibalizing the lesser version, at least for a while.
Someone earlier mentioned they wanted a Cobra sized for the .38 cartridge. This sort of "right sizing" rarely happens due to cost. I bet the current Cobra frame is already sized for the .357 Magnum cartridge. S&W J-frames underwent a "magnum stretch", but that was because they never originally considered chambering a magnum cartridge.
So, Colt is going to build up a frenzy and hoover up all the nostalgia, fanboy, and curiosity sales with this small frame stainless steel .38 Special, and then eventually, some day, start selling the model I want: a light alloy magnum gun. Come to think of it, this has been around a lot longer than Glock. We can call it the "Gypsy Rose Lee" business model.
Someone earlier mentioned they wanted a Cobra sized for the .38 cartridge. This sort of "right sizing" rarely happens due to cost. I bet the current Cobra frame is already sized for the .357 Magnum cartridge. S&W J-frames underwent a "magnum stretch", but that was because they never originally considered chambering a magnum cartridge.
So, Colt is going to build up a frenzy and hoover up all the nostalgia, fanboy, and curiosity sales with this small frame stainless steel .38 Special, and then eventually, some day, start selling the model I want: a light alloy magnum gun. Come to think of it, this has been around a lot longer than Glock. We can call it the "Gypsy Rose Lee" business model.
RealGun
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Again though, it is problematic to try to discuss a new model while too many are going on about how they wish it was something else.
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I handled one at my local range on December 31st.
It was a very nice gun, and the first Kimber firearm I felt actually warranted the price being asked. (Not trying to Kimber bash.) There are a bunch on Gunbroker too.
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