Colt King Cobra Carry Sight Mod

[Joe Texas]

I bought a new production Colt Cobra in .38 special after they were reintroduced in 2017. For some reason unknown to me, I sold it. Then, I regretted it. Then, I couldn’t find another. So…

I picked up a Colt King Cobra Carry with a 2” barrel. Best I can tell, it’s just a beefy version of the Cobra with a longer cylinder. It fits in the same holster at least.

The KC came with a brass bead front sight and trench rear. I guess my eyes are getting old ‘cause I couldn’t really get a good sight picture with that set-up.

I swapped the front for a OEM tritium front. A little better but still tough to see. I tried a red fiber optic front. That was better in good light but the rear was still a problem + I wanted night sights. So…

I had a local gunsmith cut dovetails and install a Siglite rear and Trijicon HD front. I am elated with the results.

 

[NIGHTLORD40K]

Looks great!

 

[ontarget]

Great mod. Much better than the stock sites.
I have had to paint all of my front sites neon orange as my eyes have aged. Sooner or later it catches up with all of us.

 

[dh1633pm]

Doh! Why didn’t I think of that. I like it.

 

[wcwhitey]

I like that! Well done!

 

[Jim Watson]

That was a known modification in the prewar years, and a couple of centerfold gunsmiths are doing it. Apparently reluctantly, because you can see brag pictures of police trade-ins converted to the current cult object, a 3" roundbutt with a fine fit, finish and frills and furbelows, but most retain the hog wallow rear sight.

 

[dh1633pm]

I thought it well done. Looks good, plus it adds to the sight picture.

 

[Madcap_Magician]

I like it a lot, but I wonder if there is a meaningful reduction in the top strap strength with the big cut?