Colt Diamondback, Be Still My Heart.....

[NIGHTLORD40K]

Happen to stop by my favorite my lgs today, he had one of the new king cobras on the counter, couldn't help myself.

Soooooooo you bought it? Pics, man, we need pics!

 

[Scrapiron45]

Hope to pick it up Saturday. Didn't have the cash on me today, just happened to be going by a few minutes before they closed. It's smaller and lighter than my old 4" blue king cobra.

 

[Dframe]

The new Cobra is basically an updated D frame. I see no reason it could not be configured like the Diamondback. The earlier Diamondback was also a D frame. I'd certainly be in the market.

 

[RugRev]

I could really, really see a 4" .357 mag Diamondback. It would be a 6 shot .357 a bit smaller and lighter than an equivalent K frame. Seems to me there
would be a ready market including me.

 

[2ndtimer]

I could really, really see a 4" .357 mag Diamondback. It would be a 6 shot .357 a bit smaller and lighter than an equivalent K frame. Seems to me there
would be a ready market including me.

I don't think they could safely produce a 6 shot D frame in .357 mag. A five shot might be possible, but would require extensive alterations, which would add to the cost. I would love to see a simple 6 shot .38 Special 4" Diamondback be produced. That way I could quit looking for a decent Model 15 or 67 Smith.

 

[golden]

COLT did make the Magnum Carry before dropping revolvers. It was a 6 shot D frame sized gun in .357 magnum.

Jim

 

[RugRev]

That and they have the new King Cobra .357 mag 6 shot that could form a nice basis for a a Diamondback in various barrel lengths.

 

[Missionary]

Good afternoon
There is something about those nice older Colt revolvers ! Have owned several over the years and they all were (still are) enjoyable to have in the hand.

 

[Whiterook808]

I think Colt's missed the boat on the new King Cobra. They should have put a vent rib and offered 2 1/2 and 4 inch versions.

 

[ColtPythonElite]

I think Colt's missed the boat on the new King Cobra. They should have put a vent rib and offered 2 1/2 and 4 inch versions.

The original KC didn't have a vent rib. One on the new version would have been nice to see....I agree on it needing more barrel lengths, which I figure we will see.

I think it needs adjustable sights.

 

[Whiterook808]

The Original KC was not a D frame either. But then they went off the reservation calling a steel framed gun the Cobra, since the original Cobra had an aluminum frame. I just think if they are going make a D frame they should make it a Diamondback look-a-like, no matter what they call it. Think six inch .22!

 

[ColtPythonElite]

I agree. It should have looked like a Diamondback and had a different name than King Cobra.

 

[IWAC]

Back in 1970, I had a .38 Diamondback on lay-away at the store where I worked...$88 with my employee's discount. Newly married, going back to college, turned it back. DRAT! Or words to that effect! The new King seems to have a place in my collection, tho...even if I am a Smith K-frame fanboy!

 

[Whiterook808]

It needs adjustable sights, too.

 

[brutus51]

Gun really needs better sights before Id be interested.

 

[NIGHTLORD40K]

COLT did make the Magnum Carry before dropping revolvers. It was a 6 shot D frame sized gun in .357 magnum.

Jim

I actually saw a Magnum Carry. Once.

It was gone before I got back from the ATM........

 

[RugRev]

"I actually saw a Magnum Carry. Once"

Had one once (notice past tense). Be nice to have back. Had it tuned by individual in Florida that used to do Colt work at Cylinder & Slide. It was decent but like the action on my new Cobra better. At least a friend has it now so I can visit it. I do remember (about 20 years ago) wondering why Colt did not come out with a version in .357.