Description
Colt fans have been asking for a blued snake gun for years, and this one delivers. The King Cobra Target 22 LR takes everything people liked about the stainless version and wraps it in a polished blued carbon steel frame, barrel, and cylinder. The 6 inch vent rib barrel with its full underlug and recessed target crown gives it that unmistakable Colt profile, the kind that turns heads at the range before you ever fire a shot. And with a 10-round cylinder, you get four more trigger pulls per loading than a traditional wheelgun.
Why the King Cobra Target Earns Its Name
The Target designation means real sights, not an afterthought. A red fiber optic front pipe picks up light and stands out fast against paper or steel, while the rear sight adjusts for windage and elevation so you can dial in your favorite load. The double action pull is smooth without the heavy stacking older rimfire revolvers were known for, and the single action break is light and crisp. That combination, along with the mild manners of 22 LR, makes this a fantastic revolver for teaching new folks, sharpening your own double action fundamentals, or just burning through a brick of ammo on a Saturday.
Built Like Its Magnum Big Brother
This is no lightweight plinker frame. The King Cobra Target 22 is built on the same beefed-up platform as Colt's centerfire magnum revolvers, so it has the heft and balance of a serious gun and the durability to digest round after round for years. The Hogue overmolded rubber grip has finger grooves and a padded backstrap that settle comfortably in the hand, and since it shares the Cobra grip frame, swapping to wood or larger aftermarket grips down the road is easy.
A 22 LR Colt Snake Gun for the Long Haul
Between small game duty, casual competition, training, and plain old tin can therapy, this revolver covers a lot of ground. The 6 inch barrel stretches out the sight radius and wrings the most accuracy out of the rimfire cartridge, and the blued finish gives it the vintage character collectors have been waiting on. It is the kind of revolver that gets handed down, not traded off.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Colt's Manufacturing
- Model: King Cobra Target
- Manufacturer Part Number: KCOBRA22-BP6RFO
- UPC: 098289001757
- Caliber: .22 LR
- Capacity: 10 Rounds
- Action: Double Action / Single Action
- Barrel Length: 6 in.
- Barrel Style: Vent Rib with Full Underlug and Recessed Target Crown
- Frame Material: Carbon Steel
- Finish: Polished Blued
- Front Sight: Red Fiber Optic
- Rear Sight: Fully Adjustable Target
- Grips: Black Hogue Overmolded Rubber
- Safety: Transfer Bar
What’s Included
- Colt King Cobra Target 22 LR revolver
- Colt hard case
- Cable lock
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the blued King Cobra Target 22 LR different from the stainless version?
Mechanically they are the same revolver, but this model uses a carbon steel frame, barrel, and cylinder with a polished blued finish instead of stainless. It is a newer addition to the King Cobra 22 lineup and the first time the modern rimfire snake gun has worn traditional bluing. You still get the 10-round cylinder, vent rib barrel, and Target sight setup.
Does the Colt King Cobra Target 22 really hold 10 rounds?
Yes. Because 22 LR cases are so much smaller than centerfire rounds, Colt fits 10 chambers into the cylinder instead of the usual six. That means fewer reloads and more time shooting, which adds up fast during a long range session.
Is this a good revolver for new or younger folks learning to shoot?
It is one of the better options out there for that job. The 22 LR cartridge has almost no recoil, the steel frame soaks up what little there is, and the trigger is smoother and lighter than most rimfire revolvers. The adjustable rear and bright fiber optic front sights also make it easy to see exactly where shots are landing and correct from there.
Can I swap the grips on the King Cobra Target 22 LR?
You can. It comes with a comfortable Hogue overmolded rubber grip with finger grooves, and it shares its grip frame with Colt's other modern Cobra series revolvers. That means there is a healthy aftermarket of wood and oversized rubber grips if you want a different look or a fuller feel in the hand.






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