Description
There's something about a snub nose Colt that just feels right in the hand, and this King Cobra takes that classic formula and chambers it in the most fun cartridge ever made. You get a 2 inch blued barrel, a deep black finish over a steel frame, and a cylinder that holds 10 rounds of .22 LR instead of the usual six. That extra capacity matters more than you'd think when you're plinking cans or running drills, because reloading a rimfire wheelgun by hand is where most of your range time disappears.
A King Cobra Built for the Range and the Trail
The sights are a real strong point on this one. Up front you get a bright fiber optic that grabs your eye even in flat light, and the rear is fully adjustable so you can dial it in for your favorite load. That's a big step up from the fixed gutter sights most snubbies wear. The Hogue overmolded rubber grip fills the hand nicely, and with .22 LR recoil being next to nothing, this is one of the easiest revolvers to shoot well that you'll find in a case.
Why a .22 LR King Cobra Makes Sense
Colt builds this on the same platform as its centerfire King Cobra, which makes it a natural understudy gun. Same trigger reach, same grip feel, same cylinder release, just fed with ammo that costs pennies per round. The DA/SA action gives you a smooth double action pull for practice and a crisp single action break when you cock the hammer for precise shots. And since revolvers don't care about bullet weight or velocity to cycle, it will happily digest everything from quiet CB loads to hyper velocity stuff.
Whether it becomes your trainer, your kit gun for hikes and the tackle box, or just the revolver everyone fights over at the range, this little Colt earns its keep. Snake guns are back, and this one bites way above its caliber.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Colt
- Model: King Cobra
- MPN: KCOBRA22-BP2RFO
- UPC: 098289001726
- Caliber: .22 LR
- Capacity: 10 Rounds
- Action: Double / Single Action Revolver
- Barrel Length: 2 inches
- Barrel Finish: Blued
- Frame Material: Steel
- Color: Black
- Front Sight: Fiber Optic
- Rear Sight: Adjustable
- Grips: Black Hogue Overmolded Rubber
- Safety: Transfer Bar
What’s Included
- Colt King Cobra .22 LR revolver
- Factory hard case
- Owner's manual
- Cable lock
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the King Cobra .22 LR hold 10 rounds instead of 6?
The .22 LR cartridge is much smaller in diameter than the .357 Magnum the centerfire King Cobra runs, so Colt fit 10 chambers into the same size cylinder. That gives you nearly double the rounds per cylinder full, which is a real perk during long plinking sessions. Aftermarket 10-round rimfire speedloaders are available if you want faster reloads.
Is the Colt King Cobra 22LR a good trainer for a centerfire revolver?
It's one of the best reasons to own one. It shares the same grip feel, trigger setup, and controls as Colt's centerfire King Cobra, so the muscle memory you build transfers directly. You get real revolver practice with almost zero recoil and ammo that costs a fraction of .38 or .357.
Is the King Cobra picky about .22 LR ammo?
Not at all, and that's a big advantage revolvers have over rimfire semi-autos. Since there's no slide to cycle, it will run everything from soft-shooting CB and standard velocity loads up to hyper velocity rounds without a hiccup. If you ever hit a dud round, just pull the trigger again to rotate to the next chamber.
Can I adjust the sights on this 2 inch King Cobra?
Yes, the rear sight is fully adjustable, which is uncommon on snub nose revolvers and a real help for zeroing to a specific load. The front is a bright fiber optic that picks up light and draws the eye fast. It's a genuinely useful sight setup for a short barreled gun.







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