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There's a reason the snake guns still get people talking. Colt brought the King Cobra back as the 6-shot .357 Magnum big brother to the Cobra, and this version wears a matte stainless finish over a heavy-duty all-steel frame with a 3-inch barrel. It measures 8 inches overall and carries enough weight to soak up magnum recoil without turning into a boat anchor, which puts it in a sweet spot between a dedicated carry snub and a full-size range gun.
The DA/SA action gives you options. Run the smooth double-action pull for defensive work, or thumb back the exposed hammer for a crisp single-action break when you're ringing steel at distance. Colt's linear leaf mainspring design is a big part of why the trigger on these modern King Cobras gets so much praise. Up top, a brass bead front sight sits in a full-length barrel rib and pairs with a trench-style rear for a fast, uncluttered sight picture. The full underlug shrouds the ejector rod and adds muzzle weight right where you want it when running full-power .357 loads.
Since it's chambered in .357 Magnum, it also digests .38 Special, so you can train comfortably and cheaply, then load up magnums when it counts. The black Hogue overmolded grip fills the hand with finger grooves and gives most folks room for all four fingers, which makes a real difference in control when the recoil picks up.
The matte stainless finish shrugs off holster wear and moisture, and the small frame keeps the whole package manageable for belt carry with a quality holster. One quirk worth knowing: the cylinder latch pulls rearward to swing out the cylinder, and the cylinder rotates clockwise into the frame, classic Colt through and through. Whether this is your first wheelgun or the next addition to a growing Colt collection, the King Cobra is the kind of revolver that gets handed down, not traded in.
Yes. Since it's chambered in .357 Magnum, it safely fires .38 Special as well, including +P loads. A lot of owners practice with softer-shooting .38s and keep magnums loaded for home defense, which keeps range days affordable and comfortable.
It can absolutely be carried, though at around 28 ounces with an 8-inch overall length it's more of a belt gun than a pocket gun. The 3-inch barrel gives a noticeable bump in velocity over 2-inch snubs, so you're trading a little concealability for real ballistic gains. With a solid holster and belt, plenty of folks carry it daily.
This version splits the difference. The Carry runs a 2-inch barrel with a bobbed hammer for double-action-only use, while the Target stretches to a 4.25-inch barrel with an adjustable rear sight and fiber optic front. This 3-inch model keeps the exposed hammer for DA/SA shooting, a brass bead front sight, and a matte stainless finish.
Not quite, and it's worth knowing before your first range trip. The Colt's cylinder latch pulls rearward to release rather than pushing forward, and the cylinder rotates clockwise into the frame instead of away from it. It takes about five minutes to get used to, and many revolver fans consider the clockwise rotation a Colt strong point since it turns the cylinder toward the frame for lockup.
| UPC | 098289001481 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | KCOBRASM3BB |
| Action | |
| Barrel Finish | Matte Stainless |
| Barrel Length | 3" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .357 Magnum |
| Capacity | 6 |
| Sights Type | FIBER OPTIC |
| Product Type | Revolver |
| Shipping Weight | 0.0 |
| Sights | Brass Bead Front |
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