Description
There's something about a deep blued Colt revolver with a vent rib barrel that just feels right, and this King Cobra Target in 22 LR delivers that old-school look with modern guts. The blued carbon steel frame and cylinder give it a classic profile that calls back to the legendary Diamondback rimfires of decades past, while the 10-round cylinder gives you four more shots per loading than a traditional wheelgun. Chambered in 22 LR, it runs all day on affordable ammo with next to no recoil, which makes long range sessions easy on your hands and your wallet.
Built Like a King Cobra, Fed Like a Plinker
This is no lightweight rimfire toy. The King Cobra Target 22 is built on the same bones as its 357 Magnum big brother, so it's overbuilt for the cartridge in the best way. The one-piece 4.25 inch barrel wears a ventilated rib up top that cuts glare and heat shimmer, plus a full underlug that keeps the muzzle settled between shots. Twist rate is 1:16, and the DA/SA action gives you a crisp single action press for careful work or a smooth double action pull for running the cylinder fast. The pull-back cylinder release and clockwise cylinder rotation are pure Colt touches you won't find anywhere else.
Target Sights That Earn the Name
Up front you get a red fiber optic pipe housed in a protective steel shroud that grabs your eye the moment you present the gun. In back, a square notch rear sight adjusts for both windage and elevation so you can dial in your preferred load and hold dead on. The black Hogue Overmolded grip fills the hand with pebbled texture and finger grooves, keeping things comfortable through brick after brick of ammo.
Why the King Cobra Target 22 Makes Sense
Use it as a trainer that mirrors the feel of your centerfire snake guns, a first revolver for someone new to wheelguns, a small game and pest gun, or just the plinker that always tags along to the range. It fills all those roles, and the fit and finish make it the kind of revolver that gets handed down rather than traded off.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Colt
- Model: King Cobra Target
- Manufacturer Part Number: KCOBRA22-BP4RFO
- UPC: 098289001740
- Caliber: .22 LR
- Capacity: 10 Rounds
- Action: Double Action / Single Action
- Barrel Length: 4.25"
- Barrel: One-Piece Vent Rib with Full Underlug
- Twist Rate: 1:16"
- Frame Material: Forged Carbon Steel
- Finish: Blued
- Front Sight: Red Fiber Optic
- Rear Sight: Adjustable Target (Windage & Elevation)
- Grip: Black Hogue Overmolded Rubber
What’s Included
- Colt King Cobra Target 22 LR revolver
- Colt hard case
- Cable lock
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the King Cobra Target 22 a good revolver for new shooters?
It's one of the better options out there for that job. The 22 LR chambering means recoil is basically nonexistent, and the steel frame soaks up what little there is. The bright fiber optic front sight and adjustable rear make it easy to learn proper sight alignment, and the DA/SA trigger lets a new shooter start with deliberate single action shots before working up to double action.
How is the blued King Cobra Target different from the stainless version?
Mechanically they're the same revolver: 10-round cylinder, vent rib barrel, adjustable sights, and Hogue grip. This version is built from carbon steel with a deep blued finish instead of polished stainless, which gives it a more traditional look reminiscent of Colt's classic blued rimfires. Care is a little different too, since blued steel appreciates a light coat of oil after handling.
Can I get a 22 WMR cylinder for the Colt King Cobra Target 22?
No, Colt does not offer a 22 Magnum conversion cylinder for this model. It's a dedicated 22 LR revolver. The good news is that 22 LR is cheap and available just about everywhere, so keeping it fed is never a problem.
Do speedloaders exist for the 10-round King Cobra Target 22?
Yes, aftermarket speedloaders are made for the King Cobra Target's 10-round cylinder. They speed up reloads considerably compared to thumbing in rimfire rounds one at a time, and they're a worthwhile pickup if you plan on high-volume range days or any kind of competition work.






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