2019 saw the introduction of Colt’s new 3” King Cobra, six round medium frame revolver chambered for .357 magnum.
Briefly...Colt seems to have nailed it but maybe not totally.
The KC is possibly the best balanced revolver I have ever shot. It has a heft and pointability (is that a word?) I have never experienced before. It is not a lightweight; more like a S&W K frame one may say.
Sights although fixed (actually my preference) are a tad low, but easily compensated for. I love the old school brass bead front sight.
The Hogue grips are sad and homely, but work. I had to go back to them after the very attractive aftermarket rosewood grips fit my hand so badly they cut the web of my hand...drawing blood. No bueno.
Trigger is....Colt. Lockup is as tight as they come.
Oddly, although a revolver, the King Cobra (and its baby brother the Colt Cobra)
are sensitive to steel cased ammunition. It does not want to eject. No doubt an ammunition problem but to be kept in mind if using either pistol for serious purposes.
Spendy? Somewhat, but deals can be found. Seems your best bet will be a big box store. Got mine at Smokey Mountain Knife Works for $100 off MSRP.
Quality holsters are available. Pictured here is a Ritchie CQ QR. One of my favorites. Other worthy leather crafters are surely soon to offer holsters once the mold guns become more available. At present, Ritchie Leather and Wright Leather Works are the only games in town.
Carries well, shoots very well...I would buy it again.
But I’m waiting for the Python.
Hopefully sooner than later...and with more attractive grips
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