New Guns With Bad-Ass Names: Colt King Cobra Target Revolver
Last updated: December 18, 2019 · Originally published: August 20, 2019
Quick Answer
The Colt King Cobra Target is a stainless-steel .357 Magnum revolver with a 4.25-inch barrel and a 6-round cylinder. It weighs about 36 ounces unloaded, measures 9.25 inches overall, and comes with target sights: a fiber-optic front and an adjustable rear. Like most .357 revolvers it also shoots .38 Special, which makes practice cheaper and softer-shooting.
Colt King Cobra Target: quick facts
What caliber is the Colt King Cobra Target?
.357 Magnum, and it also shoots .38 Special — common for .357 revolvers, letting you practice with milder, cheaper ammo.
How many rounds does it hold?
Six, in a stainless-steel cylinder.
What are the barrel length and weight?
A 4.25-inch stainless barrel and about 36 ounces unloaded, with a 9.25-inch overall length.
What sights does the King Cobra Target have?
A fiber-optic front sight and a fully adjustable rear sight, which is why it carries the Target name.
If there’s anything more reassuring than cocking back the hammer on a Colt revolver and listening for the four clicks (they spell c-o-l-t, don’t you know), it’s knowing that with all of these line extensions to the Colt Cobra series that the company is going to keep making them for a good long while. When Colt initially reintroduced the double-action King Cobra at the Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trades (SHOT) Show this past January, revolver lovers everywhere met it with open arms–and wallets. The next step, of course, was to introduce a version designed for concealed carry, the King Cobra Carry. Now, just three months later, Colt has rolled out the King Cobra Target.
The King Cobra Target, forged from stainless American steel, sports a 4¼-inch barrel, adjustable rear sight, elevated fiber optic front sight, and custom wood medallion grips. Thoughtfully engineered to adapt the powerful .357 magnum King Cobra to the competitive range, this six-shot revolver brings all of the accuracy, quality, and dependability that Colt’s famous for. However, the fact that this gun is optimized for target shooters doesn’t mean it won’t serve just as well for self-defense applications.
“After releasing the King Cobra earlier this year we received a flood of requests for a 4-inch model with adjustable sights. Our customers are excited to bring their Colts to the range ,and the King Cobra Target is engineered for accurate and enjoyable shooting. The longer barrel and custom wood grips also just look fantastic,” said Justin Baldini, Director of Marketing at Colt.
MSRP is $999; click here to find a stocking dealer near you.
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