Posted February 7, 2018 10:00 am by Comments

By Kristin Alberts

Snake guns could not be hotter these days, and with the revived Cobra, Colt makes their first re-entry into the beloved reptilian market.  Can the new Colt Cobra hold a candle to the original?
The double-action, stainless steel Cobra revolver is built for concealability. The small-framed, two-inch barrel, and unloaded 25-ounce weight makes this an ideal carry gun or backup arm. The Cobra holds six rounds — one more than comparable revolvers — and is rated for the hotter +P .38 Special defense loads.
The Cobra features Hogue over-molded grips, which make this pocket gun more controllable than its counterparts, comes equipped with a red fiber optic front sight but a Tritium upgrade partnered with the old-style trench rear is also available, and the clean matte stainless is currently the only available finish.
The gun comes packed in a much larger than necessary Colt blue plastic case. MSRP is $699, and unfortunately, real world prices at some retailers are even a few bucks higher due to the demand still outpacing availability.
While outward appearances of the original and new Cobras are not terribly different other than in exterior finish, the internals bear little resemblance to one another. Tearing down the new Cobra for a

Source: Guns.com

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