Colt King Cobra Target

Colt's .357 magnum King Cobra Target new model shown along side the old model.
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[@jakeb8856]

I hope S&W are taking notes. Colt is making some beautiful, high quality, high craftsmanship revolvers and people are clamoring to buy them. No weird locks. No sleeved barrels.

[@darksideofthemoon317]

buffalo hitting targets from 60 yards with ease that's impressive

[@gradybird3336]

Man, Buffalo, your shooting skill is amazing! I've been a handgun shooter for decades and thought I was pretty good...until I found your videos! My shooting buddy and I talk a lot about deadeye Buffalo! Nice job, brother, and thank you for all the work you put in for us!

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Thanks for the kind words! That makes me feel pretty good! Hey I have my days where I don’t feel like I can hit the broad side of a barn.:.. y’all keep putting em down range!

[@user-cd7px4zc5s]

His modesty just makes me more jealous. Were he a jerk at least I could have the satisfaction of dissing him on lack of personality😂. The first video I watched, he was dusting clays like a grandpa sitting on the porch swatting flies. Never seen another shooter make excellence look so easy.

[@gizmocarr3093]

The King Corbra design was also chambered in 44 Remington Magnum hence it’s bigger. COLT 44 mag Anaconda, the King Corba 357 was similar to an N frame Simth & Wesson 357. The Mark III Colt Trooper was a frame idesigned to last from constant use of 357 magnum loads. This revolver porvided a stronger frame for the 357 magnum as well, without a full barrel lug.🐃🙂

[@krockpotbroccoli65]

I have a 1950s Trooper. Great gun.

[@whomagoose6897]

I'm thinking the Colt King Cobra is more in the S&W "L" frame class. I don't know about the Colt Cobra model. Maybe the Colt Cobra is more of a S&W "K" frame. Similar to a S&W-19. Always thought the Colt Python was in the S&W "L" class. The Colt Anaconda is definitely in the S&W "N" frame class. The Colt Anaconda is very similar to the S&W-29 and the S&W-629. All shooting the .44-magnum cartridge. The Colt Diamondback would be in the S&W "K" frame class. No Colt revolvers are in the S&W "J" frame class. Never saw a 5 shot Colt cylinder. There is a S&W "X" frame that no Colt currently fits. X frames are the S&W-500 and S&W-460. Those two are just too big for me. I compared a S&W-586 to a Colt Python and the two revolvers are very much the same size. Not exactly but very close. One noticable thing is both have a full underlug for the ejector rod. Watched a Wilson Combat video that everything is great about the Python. Except the adjustable rear sight. Wilson Combat invented a much improved rear sight. The rear sight problem may be something only related to the Python. All S&W adjustable rear sights are completely different when compared to Colt's adjustable rear sights. Wilson Combat said the adjustment screws keep backing off.

[@kengray5793]

I’ve looked at the new ones. Don’t like them, they look and feel cheap. My LGS had a blem Python that was marked down several hundred off. No visible blem. I just couldn’t do it. A nice 686 just looked and felt better.

[@bobjohnson1633]

The cobras really do feely janky. Action feels like it's made of plastic.

[@kevtanjohnson]

I have a 90’s version King Cobra. It’s a great revolver. Action is smooth as glass and very accurate. It’s a solid gun.

[@richavic4520]

It's always a good day when a new Buffalo's Outdoors video drops.

[@aaronspratt267]

Sir, you shoot that revolver so well! Thank you for regularly highlighting wheel guns for those of us who love them.

[@buffalosoutdoors]

You're welcome and thank you for the comment! I always appreciate folks who take the time to do so!

[@BillB23]

The only Colt wheel gun I've ever fired was an old SAA. I liked it, especially because the only ammo we had was black powder and lead. It's hard to beat a nice DA revolver though. Thanks for another fine one, Buff.

[@Art-mo5bt]

Appreciate your respect for the sport. Your skill is a joy to watch. 👍

[@challanboggs4964]

I have said for years buffalo is the best shot on KZbin

[@Bens359pete]

Got me a target model last year. Love it! Very accurate also.

[@blainclatworthy5423]

2 beautiful Guns. I shot the blued Model of Colt Python back in the 80's. I had a S and W Model 66. There was a huge different in the triggers of the 2 guns.

[@disturbedmaynard3873]

A while back, I decided to look at the new Python, and in the process, I ran across the new King Cobra Target, only with the rubber grips. Decided the price difference for the King Cobra made it more appealing, so I picked it up. Great revolver, so far. You are right about the short stroke on the trigger. Have done that a couple of times myself. Glad to see you showing one off, and seeing the difference between the new and old.

[@buffalosoutdoors]

It is a great revolver I really enjoyed shooting it. Now I need one for myself. Thanks for the great comment I appreciate it.

[@pauldunecat]

I have the non-target 3" model. It's 28oz, and handles really well. There is also a DAO stubby, but the 3" fits me just fine IWB. Great product!

[@kevinyoung947]

Love both guns in a perfect world Id get the 3” king and a 6” anaconda

[@wildbill6233]

A duo of fine specimens. I personally would go with the old guy. Just something about the feel of more steel in the hand. Great video Buffalo!! Thanks for doing what you do.

[@kevtanjohnson]

I love my old school 90’s King Cobra. It’s a great smooth revolver

[@southerncountryboy8]

I'd take the old one. Looks like it inspires much more confidence.

[@mikemccollum4521]

Great shooting, as usual. Thank you

[@fredmeebley]

Beautiful revolvers, thanks for sharing.

[@bryangrote8781]

Always wanted one of the old KCs much more than a Python as I thought they looked as good but with a more durable action. Never could find an affordable deal on one though. I like the look of the old KC better, but that new model is still very nice looking and a handier size. Seems like the new KC is more the frame size of the old Colt Diamond Back which was basically a baby Python in .38Spc and a rare few were made in .22LR as well. Anyway, thanks for another great video.

[@redlicoricerifleexpert7489]

When it comes to revolvers, old is better looking for sure.

[@zachb.6606]

I love these new Colts. 🤩

[@ChristianGrest]

Never owned a Colt revolver, but have owned a number of Smiths over the years. Was actually looking at this particular model. Folks say the Colts are better/smoother out of the box than the Smiths. Really good review! Thanks for bringing out an older model to compare.

[@adamthomson2873]

Excellent review. Thanks.

[@buffalosoutdoors]

You're welcome and thank you for the comment! I always appreciate folks who take the time to do so!

[@tcrides2137]

I'm with you, I bought one back in January. 😆 it's a sweet shooting wheel gun. I'm typically a Smith and Wesson guy but had to have one of the new Colts

[@buffalosoutdoors]

They are pretty sweet and yeah I'm typically a S&W guy too.

[@ironmikehallowween]

I love mine. Thanks for the video.

[@mattgatron]

You shoot damn good sir! Excellent video

[@aurelioa315]

Super cool love Colt revolvers❤❤

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Thanks!

[@alexthickening3866]

I love my Target model ❤️ i like creeping back on the trigger also from a distance

[@murphymmc]

Target designated pistols typically had the wide hammers and triggers. Smith and Wesson did the same thing. In a target pistol I lean toward the older design. The new Colt Target seems like a cut down cheaper version at the premium price. As usual, that's some fine double action shooting my friend.

[@Resident-cb3yz]

Leaf spring crap that you cannot adjust and trigger reset seems like crap. Yeap cheap cut corners crap with premium price.

[@bobjohnson1633]

It's basically the same build as the new python and Cobra, just with cheaper parts.

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Thanks, I appreciate you watching!

[@terryschiller2625]

Awesome video Buffalo. I learned a lot about the older Cobra and the newer Cobra. Really enjoy learning more and more about guns. LoL at 68 one would think I'd know more! Always said you learn something new every day trick is to use that knowledge wisely. Thanks again Sir.

[@TheRealSwampOperator]

What a beautiful revolver, I really like how the trigger guard is shaped, it just makes it a little unique

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Thanks! I like it too.

[@YellowHammer26]

👍👍Two really nice revolvers Buffalo, thanks for sharing them. Some really fine shooting too.

[@james2982]

Really enjoy your channel. Thank you for the awesome content.

[@lanedexter6303]

Nice! Wish I could pull my old 4” Diamondback .38 out of the safe and lay it next to that new King Cobra. Must be similar frame size. Colt plays name games. They currently sell a “Cobra” snubby that is all steel. In my book, that’s a Detective Special; Cobra and Agent have alloy frames.

[@tigerman3]

Love my Colt Cobra and King Cobra revolvers. Great triggers.

[@wallacerickmanii]

Ever since I was a kid and they introduced the King Cobra I wanted one. Even more than the Python. I always thought it looked better (something about the end of the under-lug being swept back got me). And, from what I read, it was supposed to be more “durable” to hard usage and heavy loads. Well, Colt quit making them before I had the money or legal age to get one. Fast forward to about 2005/6 and a buddy told me about seeing one in a local shop. They said they picked it up as part of an estate sale. What they didn’t tell me, but I quickly realized, was that it had never been fired after leaving Colt. (Selling guns wasn’t their primary business and I don’t think they realized it). It came home with me. Not a mark on it, not a hint of black rings around the cylinder end. All the paperwork. All the tags still attached, plastic “I’m not loaded” insert that covered the chambers still in place. It was my unicorn. I couldn’t bring myself to fire it either. About 6 years later I got in a pretty good bind financially. I had to let it and a ton of classic S&Ws go. It hurt, but sometimes you gotta do. Well, I’ve had a son since then and now it still gets to me sometimes. So, nostalgia, wistfulness, and a little regret are maybe coloring my opinion, but I’ll definitely still take the old one. I like the underlug, the trigger shape, the hammer shape, and the size better. I feel it’s probably a better overall made revolver too - but don’t really have anything to back that up. That said, the new one still looks good, and, on its own, is probably a really nice revolver. I’m just not totally convinced it should carry the King Cobra name. Seems like it has a slightly different purpose. Leaning more toward ease of carry (especially concealed) than a beefy long term eater of heavy magnum rounds like the old one. It has my attention, but I don’t know if it can pull me away from being on the lookout for the next S&W like the old one did.

[@bobcatforever3485]

Buffalo. Good video. Very nice shooting and guns. Thanks for sharing. Take care.

[@nicomeier8098]

The new ones look like 38 special revolvers, cheaper then the old ones. The flashy exterior can't hide that.

[@N4DJC]

I have the .357 and the .22 KCT. Love the action and the fit and finish is excellent.

[@crafty714]

Love a fine revolver!! Man, you can shoot!!!

[@regsparkes6507]

I do enjoy watching these videos , especially when you feature a revolver that I have not had the chance to shoot with. I must say I like the 'new one's style, especially the sizing of the trigger guard. I like shooting with gloves on, and I think I would be able to shoot with the new King Cobra, more comfortably. Keep 'em coming Buffalo, and Thanks!

[@redfaux74]

Dawg gumm it Buff..... I keep telling myself I don't NEED a 357 Magnum because I have everything around it and beyond. Now you got me wanting one. 😕 I like the Old anyday. Good video. Good shooting. Good banjo. ❤ The longer barrel looks like less recoil.

[@jamestoth1256]

Very interesting. Your one heck of a good shot. Thanks for the video.

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Thank you!

[@nthnmonkey]

Couldn't think of a better You Tuber to try these Revolvers out. You did not disappoint my Friend! 🙌

[@lizardking9983]

How you been si?

[@billdauterive1180]

It's amazing how much better the old King Cobra looks compared to the new. If Colt redesigned that ugly trigger guard and shipped all models with a set of Hogue's it'd help a lot.

[@bradyfilm]

I am glad you are on our side Buff !

[@glockerbob]

Sure wish I still had mine. It was a 2 inch barrel and had a nice shoulder holster and 2 pouches for speed loaders .

[@maxfit68906]

Sniper shooting a revolver. Amazing.

[@browndogstt8546]

Nice shooting as usual. You are having too much fun!!!😂

[@bradleytenderholt5135]

I subscribed your a great KZbin content creator.

[@frankbutta9344]

Very Nice! I own a Colt King Cobra Carry, and these are much more like the 1998-1999 Colt Magnum Carry revolvers. 👍👍👍👍

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Awesome! Thanks for the comment!

[@ianrae4049]

I do like the styling on this more than the other cobras I’ve seen. Reminds me of a S&W a little.

[@user-wp3tf5bu7n]

Damn you'ed give wild bill a time!!!

[@davew7250]

I literately just got back from the range shooting my Colt 6” Python for the first time. Got a loooong ways to go before becoming proficient with it. And you’re right, the trigger is crisp in single action and smoooooth in double action.

[@dylanunderpar]

13:28 “I did get a hit there though” Buffalo you might be the only one who doubted it! Great shooting! I have a 3” King Cobra and it’s a gem, everyone in the family likes it especially when I put 38’s in it, I prefer the full house 357’s, tons of energy and fun!

[@captainobvious1721]

I don't have much experience with Colts but it seems like the older king cobra was intended to be more of a target gun and the new one as a carry gun. I really don't like the narrow hammers and triggers that seem to be very common these days. I very much appreciate the target hammers and triggers found on the S&W 629 size guns.

[@ericnichols9275]

The new one is more CONCELE CARRY FRIENDLY

[@Tacteyecool]

I want a new Colt, but I'm concerned I'll find out in a few years they're made by charter arms 😂

[@c.w6877]

So true 😂😂

[@martinkavanagh196]

You are GOOD with those Colts Buff. Cheers.

[@plasticglock]

I have all Smith and Ruger revolvers currently. Watching this made me want a new Colt, and want the old Colt. As different as they are they are both sweet revolvers.

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Thanks, I don't even own a Colt revolver myself yet. That's gonna change soon though!

[@dumpsterchicken6287]

Really nice revolvers. Never had a chance to shoot a Colt. Might have to remedy that.

[@tacocin]

Really nice revolver! Me likey!

[@Resident-cb3yz]

KZbinrs complain about cocked trigger and how it could have little less pull weight. I always see the same thing in revolver videos. On my old .357 taurus from the -90 has a spring mechanism inside the handle. You can adjust that really easily with with small pliers or something and LITERALLY ANYONE can do that and it is safe. It does not affect the gun in any other way or make it less reliable. This feature is great and on my Taurus i adjusted that so trigger in cocked position is a hair trigger. I would to trade that to any leaf spring crap or just a spring with no adjust.

[@ericcrawford1132]

Your a great shot

[@stacybrown3714]

Very nice revolvers. Thanks for sharing them. I love wheelies! Especially .357 Mag.

[@buffalosoutdoors]

You're welcome and thank you for the comment! I always appreciate folks who take the time to do so!

[@gregorybernard1101]

LOVED your video, spectacular! YOU, are one bad ass shot brother! I thought I was getting better when I performed above averge a 40yds, with my Wilson Combat Stealth 1911. I justed purchased my first wheel gun, the New Blued 4.25" Python and should pick up this weekend. Thanks again for your time and information, but brother, you are one bad ass shooter!. I'm subscribed and looking forward to viewing more of you videos. Stay safe, enjoy, and WE THE PEOPLE!! GB.

[@buffalosoutdoors]

@@gregorybernard1101 thanks for subscribing! That blued Python 😍

[@j.robertsergertson4513]

Thanks for the great comparison I agree with the old model guys

[@walteroquinn757]

Love your videos love Smith and colt got both not bitching but it makes my skin hurt when you put those beautiful colts on that wood table keep shoting my friend Joe said that

[@alanalan1062]

Hello Buffalo! Amazing shots! Better tham me with a 8 in barrel revolver at only 20 yards. Keep going on with this nice videos! Grretings from Brazil!

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Thanks! Greetings from KY!

[@stevekeller8818]

great stuff buffalo

[@ericcrawford1132]

Just found ya love listening to ya . Nice gun

[@TheLoneRanger745]

Wow I think it's Beautiful, wish they would come in the blue/blk. Like the older Colt's , I've only seen a few of them and I think they look great. As always Your a great shot, Wow 60yrds. I hear it ringing. There are Very different, both great just different, I think the new model is more carry friendly, where the older is not . To hit that tiny target is remarkable test-o-ment to your marksmanship, unbelievable accuracy on Your part and the Colt .

[@Nutty.357]

The Python is on my wishlist, but one of those would work too! :D

[@buffalosoutdoors]

At about a third less mula it's a tempting option! And yes I'm in the same boat as you!

[@brianmoore1164]

Nice video and great shooting. I think what I have been hoping for is happening. It looks like CZ is bringing Colt back from the dark years. Quality looks to be coming up. Finish is improving, and I think QC is increasing as well. This is fantastic news! Smith and Wesson will have to up their game to compete and who knows, maybe we can finally get rid of the Hillary hole.

[@jeffjackson2196]

This would be great with A Man has to know his limitations video series you have!

[@rtaggs8178]

Trick is staging the trigger folks. If I staged a trigger while qualifying on the police range it would have got me kicked off the range along with anyone else doing it. We could only do double taps in 2 seconds at every stage and distance, without being able to use your sights. Get caught using your sights would also get you kicked off the range, only instinctive point shooting could be used. No use of speed loaders either, you put all 50 rounds in your pants or jean pocket to reload. You were timed on your loading also, that was fun. This was circa 1990 time frame with KCMO PD.

[@jedediahsibley3355]

Good shooting! Awesome content.

[@kentowens2179]

Good shooting! I like Colts, but don't have any new ones. Glad they're still making them.

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Thanks Kent!

[@gillysguns9244]

Beautiful revolvers! One day I will buy a snake gun... Just gotta keep saving my quarters😂😂😂

[@nicholassteel5529]

Great shootn’!…..👍

[@nightvan4427]

Hi, dear Bufffalu. I have S&W 686-65-629-Arminuse 38 special newly and 629 in 44 magnum - Ruger lcr 327 magnum too

[@scubaguy007]

The worst day alive is better than the best day dead. 😉

[@user-xk1sy9pl6z]

Both beat living in D.C.

[@scubaguy007]

@@user-xk1sy9pl6z you've obviously never been dead. 😉

[@ronalddavis]

why make the trigger guard look like its dented

[@Dwayne7834]

Good shooting Buffalo. Would not have expected that much difference between the two. Thanks for the info and video.

[@user-cd7px4zc5s]

Don’t normally dig Colt revolvers, but that is beautiful. I might wish for a uniformly curved trigger guard. Looks like it got hit with a hammer.

[@TARandFEATHERS]

I wish you had compared the weights. They are great looking hand tools. Your vids lets me enjoy nice things I'll never be able to afford. RockOn.StayFree.

[@evilmonkeyspeaks7801]

That's just beautiful stuff you got.......

[@joehiatt1992]

Bought this and the Python in 4.25 havent shot either yet,have others from Ruger, S&W & couple more, the only thing I dont like on the KC is the narrow hammer compared to the Python

[@Petedrumsusa]

That rooster!!! Hahah what’s his name??

[@frankhinkle5772]

Thanks for the presentation and comparison. Very interesting. Good shooting, as always.

[@buffalosoutdoors]

You're welcome and thanks for the comment!

[@ericcollette5577]

damn, this guy can shoot!

[@chosenwon5618]

Gotta really give the guy credit who hitting the plate down range!! 😂😂 Good shooting!!

[@comiketiger]

Another great video brother. I always enjoy your work. Thank you. Beautiful pistols. God bless all here.

[@buffalosoutdoors]

THank you! I appreciate the comment!

[@johndilday1846]

Great shooting, Buffalo! I am interested in picking up a new Colt’s revolver, but haven’t decided which one yet. Thanks for sharing.

[@northeastkentuckyoutdoors6455]

Man those are beautiful revolvers great job!

[@DRAGONRIDER385]

Very nice firearms. 🙂👍

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Thanks!

[@palerider7171]

Thanks for sharing. I had a 6” original King Cobra. It was a love hate relationship. Loved the King Cobra as it was, to me an affordable Python or at least as close to one as I could afford! The hate was I ordered a 4” barrel and got a 6” instead and yes I did CC it in a shoulder holster. If had been the 4” it would most likely still be with me. Thanks for doing the side by side old to new. There are 3 new Pythons at me FFL, 2 3” and one 6” but I am thinking about looking into the King Cobra for its size, weight and reduced overall dimensions . Keep the great content coming and God Bless!

[@buffalosoutdoors]

THanks for the great comment. I do like the handy size of the new model King Cobra and it's typically about 1/3 less money than a Python so it makes it a tempting option to say the least.

[@CreasyEQ]

Man, I want one these so badly❗

[@jeffreybabino8161]

Wow nice looking gun great job on the video thanks

[@T.A.B.Videos]

Very nice revolver

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Thank you.

[@christopherch7307]

👍🐿👍 I'm always a big fan of squirrel shooters thanks for sharing your knowledge about those particular ones.