When I was in Jr. High (Do they still call it that?) I can butcher a deer where the only thing youll have left is a torso skeleton with a pile of guts still sitting inside the rib cage on a table, and yes that includes the tenderloins. My overall time with the 648 was 2.76 seconds. Ruger and now others have done amazing things with cast metal. If it covered more (much more) of the grips surface it might offer some purchase but as-is, this is a slick grip. I recently purchased the King Cobra Carry and its been a great EDC for me, but it was helpful reading a thorough review addressing the good, the bad, and the ugly before making the decision to buy. I also love K Frames, the just right size, but the heftier frame of the GP makes it my woods gun, instead of my S&W 64-3, which is for home defense. Got one in SS and I love it. On the ejector rod issues, one would have thought Colt would have put a larger knurled bulb on the end of the ejector rod like on the old Troopers. A 3 SP101 weighs in at 27 ounces. I actually consider this test successful; the Colts DA trigger is capable of some serious work. I like that! Made in 1991. That makes sense, the melting point is much higher. Unfortunately, it is a little tainted as they used 357 magnum revolvers to test both 38 sp3ciala and 357 loads. When I heard that Colt was re-introducing the King Cobra earlier this year, I ordered one as fast as I could. 3. It occurs to me that this gun is sort of a modern day Diamondback. 25 rounds Fiocchi 148-grain wadcutter, .38 Special Considering its relatively light weight, recoil in .357 Magnum is very manageable. Theres nothing definitive in this last test, unfortunately. All groups were also fired with the OEM, fiber-optic sight. NEW IN BOX. I have shot big deer weighing in at 160 lbs after they were field dressed meaning you can usually add at leas 20 per cent to the weight of the deer before it was field dressed which would have put the live weight at 192 lbs and I have done it easily with both the .38 special and the 919 mm. SEE GREAT DEALS ON CLASSIC & NEW KING COBRAS, Classic Browning Light Twelve Auto-5 Review: Busting Clays With the Old Humpback Shotgun. Which Colt and S&W do. KCOBRA-SB4NS. It was nice to see a good classic review that included a lot of good knowledge again, here on TTAG as well. Windage adjustments are made via a screw on the right side of the assembly. When I let him work on my hooptys he did a good job. I dont like square edges on a trigger face, so I agree with you that those have to go, but Im hesitant to ask for a wider, SA blade. Justin Carroll is a former MARSOC Marine and veteran of both Iraq and Afghanistan. With the 648 my double-action group was 4 and my single-action group was 1.8125 inches, an improvement of about 55%. (Photo: Guns.com). Took it to the range and had the Rangemaster shoot it because I could not get an acceptable grouping . The trigger on this King Cobra is clearly MIM. Looks pretty close to perfect to me. This style of grip may be intentional as this is a Target model that is perhaps intended for a good deal of single-action shooting. The average split for the King Cobra Target was .262 seconds while the average for the S&W revolver was .298 seconds. And that is the difficulty in trying to explain a magnificent trigger from an OK one; Im just trying to take a physical feeling and find a way to turn it into numbers. We are not kidding when we say we couldnt do it without you. The 12 month average price is $1,184.76 new and $747.38 used. If you bought a post war Smith for 250 .it was probably stolen. My supreme disappointment with the Colt King Cobra lies just under the top strap. Using a feeler gauge, this revolver came out of the factory with .003. Ive had different issues with other revolvers, like triggers so heavy they tire my finger. Or I would totally welcome a Novak-style sight like those on the WC GP100 or the Kimbers. A guess: Drop in parts; no fitting, timing or gunsmithing skill required during manufacture. No restocking fee on new and unopened items. Rugers real estate in the same neighborhood is the 2.5-inch version of the seven-shot GP100, which has the same price point as the Colt but tips the scales at 36-ounces. those guns were brute strong. 2016 to 2023 RevolverGuy.com, All Rights Reserved, Shootists 35th Anniversary Bisley Single Seven, Field Report Standard Operating Procedure. I will let you guys know how that went in an upcoming follow-up. Will people buy it? Most of you folks howl like a ruptured duck when a guns price goes over about $600. The pistol's serial number is 34378 LW. A very clean and crisp USED Colt's Cobra - 2" bbl. Colts SA triggers were about 3 lbs or so, and their DAs tended to be 10 lbs. Small knives are nice and handy, but dull quickly and just cant do some of the boning and butchering as easily as a big knife. I watched Starsky & Hutch. If I were in the market for a mid-sized revolver, the King Cobra Target would make a fine trail or camp companion, bedside revolver, perhaps a light game hunter, and of course, a target revolver. When reading honest reviews by real people who actually got stuck with this turkey they have been highly dissatisfied with the gun. I can find them for about $830 online for the few places that say they are in stock. Classified Ad (1000+), Search Full Text of Listings
Pretty much rationalizing out loud for my own sake. $1,799.99. Thanks for the review. Held one of these at a gun show other the weekend. Scarce Colt King Cobra Double Action Revolver serial #0068VK, 357 Magnum, 4'' solid rib barrel with an excellent bore. (Photo: Colt), Justin Baldini, Colts Director of Marketing, said the Target model came about after they, received a flood of requests for a 4-inch model with adjustable sights.. The top strap and top of the barrel are subdued to reduce glare. Ive shot it two-handed and one-handed, right and left. . The tip of the rod is knurled, and is every-so-slightly wider than the rod itself. I remember the G&A cover on the 629. S&W, Rugers, etc solve this problem by cleaving the revolver function the mainspring drives the hammer fall, and there is a separate spring for the trigger reset. I would be glad to bring a 3 GP 100 and 3 SP 101 for comparison with the King Cobra and a 6Gp 100 for good measure. This gun was such a fun shooter I exceeded our typical 500 rounds. Your email address will not be published. As far as casting vs. forging, the S&W 686 and Ruger GP100 weigh exactly the same but its the Ruger thats got the reputation as a tank. Interestingly, both of their single-action triggers are also about a pound lighter than the King Cobra Targets. You can now swap out the front sight from Brownells, if they restock. Impressive review and writing in general. It is an almost perfect concealed carry revolver, at least to my eye. Finally, the line has also expanded to include a King Cobra Target version introduced late last year, featuring a 4.25-inch barrel, adjustable rear sight, elevated fiber optic front sight, and custom Altamont wood medallion grips. All Rights Reserved, Snake Gun Profile: The Colt King Cobra .357 Magnum. Thank you! The only factory grip option at this time is the one-piece Hogue OverMolded soft rubber grip. I prefer payment by USPS money order, insured next day shi. We will notify you when the product arrives back in stock. Trigger pulls. I trap and shoot them and give them away. This revolver has a six shot cylinder, gold bead front sight, rubber grip and comes with a factory plast (KCOBRASB2BBS) This is a new Colt Manufacturing King Cobra Carry double-action revolver chambered in 357 magnum/38 special. I was very interested to note that the shorter King Cobras brass bead worked just fine on the King Cobra Target. They know the gun is flawed ! Colt, S&W, Rock Island Armory, Glock, Taurus I could go on and on. Cody, touch off a few rounds of .357 magnum from a 2-3 barrel over a chronograph and a few .38 +P Spl. If that rebound levers geometry is tweeked for whatever reason in a classic Colt DA, the timing of the gun falls apart quickly. Props for referring to Pistolero ( referencing is not really a word). The only issue now is that I want the Colt or the Kimber (I still cant decide which appeals more) in all three barrel lengths. It doesnt matter. Gorgeous 1992 Colt King Cobra Revolver wearing a 6 inch solid ribbed barrel and adjustable Target sights. cgray, I bought my first 1911 circa 1982. I want one of these and now to thin my stable of more surperfluous firearms and locate one of these gems If its anything like my Python it will beat the Smiths and Rugers (which I like and have no plans to sell) in the feel, weight, and general shootability which is probably specific to the individual shooter Dont get me wrong, 20 rounds of that 180 gr Buffalo Bore load had me needing to take a quick break. "Shooting .22 LR is such an important part of shooting sports. "We are very excited to debut this new baby snake to our customers at NRA Annual Meetings," said Justin Baldini, VP of Product Strategy, Colt CZ-USA. I did find that the grip felt very good when grasped near the bottom. Of my two complaints about this gun, one is old and one is new. The new King Cobra just seemed kind of wimpy when I compared one to my own 1990 vintage King Cobra at a gun show recently. When I move to a gun friendly state I would like the 101 as a trail gun. With regards to recoil: one definitely feels .357 Magnum ammo. FILE PHOTOS The King is back! Even though Colt should be out of business. Total: 165 rounds, 12 November 2019 While were on it, next time at deer camp and everyone is arguing caliber; 30-06, 308, 270, ad nausium. Anyone wanting to try the Colt King Cobra had better have over $900 dollars to throw away. Nice. Its great to see Colt giving S&W a run for their money compared to the rereleased K frames. Appears to have the toughness of the Ruger with the adjustability of the S&W. This Colt Cobra features a lightweight aluminum frame, blue finish and original wooden grips. The MIM cast part used in this crudely made revolver are not even made by Colt. Im really glad they didnt groove it! I will talk about my reasoning though. I didnt know that. Carried it daily on my person. I would like to see a semi-target hammer, though. Totally fair. I realize that firing successful stages on Dot Torture without a front sight seems implausible. Well also I train a bit with them just so I know how to use them should I ever have to be relying on one. http://www.patriciabriggs.com/articles/silver/silverbullets.shtml. Time will tell if Colt can/will stand behind this new work of art ! Nice for bigger hands. Like the tidbit about .38 vs .357. It just came out within the last three months. Whether you like to stage the trigger or not, this trigger is just as good, if not better than any modern double action revolver on the market. This all happens because the classic Colt DA design drove everything off of one spring the V-spring that is the main spring. I carry the 101 daily, great all purpose firearm. Ill tell you this, that single action pull feels a heck of a lot lighter than that. Look at the picture of the internals of the gun in the article above. Shows no signs of being fired. No revolver should have any end shake when new, its not rocket science when they manufacture these guns. Excellent Colt King Cobra Revolver 4" Barrel, Colt King Cobra Carry 357 Mag KCOBRA-SB2BB-S, One of a Kind Colt Combat Cobra Pre Production Sent to Lew Horton, Colt Courier Revolver In Rare 22 Long Rifle, Colt King Cobra 357 Mag 4 Inch Stainless. The lead also penetrated ballistic gel better than silver, something the MB crew attributed to the leads greater weight. I really enjoy shooting them. Fea UP FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION IS A NEW IN BOX, COLT KING COBRA, MODEL D, CUSTOM TWO TONE 24KT GOLD AND NICKEL PLATED, 2 INCH, .357 MAG. If theres an upside to Hurricane Michael, the hogs have moved off the farm. After a bit of digging I found that .38 Spl +P chambered 2017 Colt Cobra revolver stocks from VZ Grips will fit the 2019 King Cobra as well. Light weight comfortable holster you dont even know you have on. So did Bill Jordan, Skeeter Skeleton and many others that I cut my teeth on. I think Ive read everything he ever published in Shooting Times and I have a couple of his collected works. Unfortunately, this one isnt. Enhanced Grip and Trigger Ergonomics. I can only image how good it would look blued. A COLT KING COBRA STAINLESS pistol is currently worth an average price of $1,388.47 new and $1,349.20 used . What also surprised me is how much I still like this gun. OK, the V-spring question(s). Fiddling with the facets while not truly understanding the totality of how Colts time up can (and most likely will) cause endless tail-chasing, trying to put things right. While your standing shots at 25 yards reflect how the gun does for you in pratical shooting, a benchrest test would give readers an idea of what smaller groups the gun is potentially capable of for them (if they can shoot well). The problems with the Smiths were with the K-frames and people running a steady diet of full power .357 loads (Buffalo Bore, Double Tap, etc powered loads which arent actually +p in .357). Sounds like the guy did get it to work, with special tools. Bill Ruger didnt use casting because it was stronger, he used it because it was cheaper. I thought David Souls 6 Python was the coolest revolver I had ever seen. The .357 is usually appreciably faster, by a couple hundred fps, sometimes more. The revolver uses an LL2 linear leaf mainspring and sports a fiber optic front and adjustable rear sight. The Ruger shoots better than I could ever hope the COLT would. Probably to get a smoother lighter pull on the new one. Colt King Cobra Target 357 Magnum 4.25in Stainless Revolver - 6 Rounds - The King Cobra Target was thoughtfully engineered to adapt the powerful .357 magnum King Cobra revolver to the competitive range. I was super interested in getting one of these. Even has the origina Colt King Cobra .357MAG Revolver Single action/ Double Action 4.25" Long stainless steel barrel Stainless steel frame Six shot capacity stainless steel cylinder Adjustable target r NO Credit Card Fees Like the Other Guys !! It holds six rounds of .38 or .357 as you wish. I hate the way those stinking bastards smell. It certainly has generated a lot of comments here! Featuring a 4in barrel, adjustable rear sight, elevated fiber optic front sight, and custom wood medallion grips, the Target is the . Just make sure to leave California in California, and dont Californicate your new state. I am aware of Kimbers offering but have not liked what i held. loads in 38 case were more accurate in N frame Smiths 27 and 28s. As you discussed, in an earlier era, a Target designation would usually indicate a gun with several unique features, such as: Upgraded, high visibility, adjustable sights; Target-style stocks; A wider trigger face, possibly grooved; A redesigned hammer spur, optimized for SA fire, and possibly; An improved action. Colt did the predecessor to MIM, sintered metal parts, waaaaay back in the 1960s with the Mark IIIs when S&W was still all-forged. The finish is certainly much better with the Colt, as is the trigger. Once the hammer is released from the trigger, it rotates forward striking the transfer bar transferring energy to the firing pin to ignite the cartridge in the chamber. Save those semi-hand-made Pythons, the new King Cobra is as good as any of the standard production double action revolvers Colt has made. (Photos: Colt). Are you f kidding me? Ive read thats why pistol cartridges like 9mm do better in snubbies than youd expect, because of the extra free-bore. But a .38 Spl load matching every bit of the energy from the 124 gr 9mm NATO round? Used. Theres none like it, anywhere else. I cant wait to see where this trend goes, and Im proud that RevolverGuy is leading the way on reporting about it. The set screw is atop the assembly and just forward of the rear blade. Prices are coming down to under $800, and it screams quality. I ended up shooting this gun very well single-handed, which I expect will most likely be how I get the first round out of any handgun in a defensive gun use. You need to know where the front end is pointed, and with a 3-inch barrel, very small changes at your end make a big difference down range. Colt King Cobra 22LR 6 Inch $999.00 (Save up to 2%) Price $976.00. The legendary Colt revolvers for sale online are built for the long haul, with simple operation and unrelenting reliability you want in a handgun of this platform. Still more than Im willing to pay.
Many target shooter found that maximum (+?) There is very little wear on the finish, but plea, "SN:H64009. I totally agree! Colt has expanded the King Cobra line with the 2 King Cobra Carry, a 2 DAO model and the subject of this review, the Colt King Cobra Target. I have pictures. . Gents, here is a fantastic guide showing metrics for various 38 spl and .357 defensive loads out of both 2 and 4 barrels. This Colt was produced in 1955. That includes many F.H.P. The rear sight channel is lightly honed so that there are no shiny stops along the sight path. That would be more informative than only showing it can get 4.0 with a particular load. This is not John Waynes revolver it is a modern work of art! I think Colts probably made a good choice to retain the narrow, DA trigger face of the baseline, New King. Its no secret that Im not a fan of fiber optic sights, but the visible portion of the rod is a very clean, red circle that I found it be be perfectly usable in spite of my prejudices. I mentioned a tingling in my trigger finger when reviewing the 3 King Cobra. The original King Cobras were offered in multiple barrel lengths. Showing they were serious about the series, Colt followed up with the King Cobra Carry. 3. Some Rugers are built like tanks, and can handle loads with significantly increased pressures above what other handguns can handle. Your email address will not be published. Likewise, the price point made more competitive with other full-lug magnums of the time, namely Rugers then-new GP-100, S&Ws Model 586, and Dan Wessons 15HB. It is your money, your time, and your choice. This late 80s, brushed stainless steel revolver only has a few very minor surface scratches at the muzzle of the barrel, a, Colt King Cobra Carry 357 Mag KCOBRA-SB2BB-S - Factory New, The King is back! 4 Bids Bid History. It is all matching and has a lightweight aluminum frame. This is not usually the case in other makes like Ruger and Colt. Personally I retired my old Python years ago (to keep it pristine, not due to any perceived failings) and after packing a S&W 66 for awhile, got an N-frame Smith, which is a far better revolver for the pounding of hott-ish .357 rounds, which I prefer to carry in the mtns. While I own an SP101 and carry it at times I dont love it the way some people do as the perfect trail gun. Not that Im always right. Sporting a heavy-duty frame, 3-inch barrel, and brushed stainless steel construction, the King Cobra secures a new place in the legendary heritage that makes Colt double-action revolvers some of the hottest collectible . Colt's King Cobra is reincarnated for 2019 as the 6-Shot .357 Magnum big brother of the Colt Cobra Double Action revolver. Here is a Sweet, NOS, Unfired 4" Colt King Cobra Complete. It stayed on for the remainder of the shooting portion of this review. And I am very secure in my experience and my opinions on firearms. I saw a 2.5 inch stainless NIB a while back for $3200. The King is back! People like to say that the advantage is that Ruger is somehow better suited to handling by being overbuilt but them being overbuilt is due to the way they manufacture rather than some brilliant design. Test #1: I shot five-shot groups with both the 610 and the 648, in both single-action and double-action. , rifling 1/14 LH twist Description Colt introduced the Cobra revolver in 2017, and now, Colt is ready to unveil its bigger, more-powerful brother - the King Cobra Revolver. Thixotropic DOES NOT know what the f**k hes talking about. Im glad you hate to correct me, because you didnt. At 28 ounces unloaded and at an 8-inch length, the King Cobra is big enough and heavy enough to shoot well, but light and compact enough to carry. Guns Listing ID: 37987The King Cobra Carry sports a heavy-duty frame and brushed stainless steel construction. SHIP TO FFL ONLY. However, Ive twice seen competitors shoot an entire stage without a front sight and have excellent runs. Subscribe to our email list and get exclusive access to promotions, sales events and more! Ive read and enjoyed all your articles. It clocks in at five pounds, over half of the DA pull. It is in very good condition with slight wear. If they can do it on the SAAs (and they do) they can do it on a DA revolver. Do you think this is as close as well get to a modern-day Python?
The LCR is waaaaay cheaper to make than an SP101. Despite its weight the single-action trigger is incredibly crisp. Had him on the farm a time or two for a whitetail hunt. 5 rounds Buffalo Bore 180-grain LFN, .357 Magnum Sure, Colt hung on to the all-forged revolver longer with the Python and Anaconda, but we all know how that ended up. I measured six single- and six double-action pulls with the King Cobra Target. Otherwise, you can go choose an old model leather holster thats either too big or too small. Seen lots of GSW of all calibers. It was noted well before the internet became sentient. Hoppe's 22-270 Caliber Synthetic Gun Clea Federal American Eagle 9mm 115gr FMJ 50 R Federal American Eagle 9mm 124 Grain Full Aguila .22 Super Extra 38 Grain Hollow Po Rock Island 1911 45 ACP 10 Round Magazine, Colt King Cobra Carry Stainless 2.1" Revolver 357 Magnum 6 RD, Colt King Cobra 357 3 Inch Barrel Revolver, Colt King Cobra Target 357 Magnum Revolver 4.25 SS, Colt King Cobra 4.25" Stainless Revolver 357 Magnum 6 RD NS. Kinda my point. A spring forces the sight up as the screw is loosened, making for some play of the whole assembly; if the rear of the assembly is pressed down, it will pivot on the roll pin holding it into the frame. I was extremely pleased with the accuracy of this revolver, which is enabled by the phenomenal trigger and upgraded adjustable sights. Simply file the knurling down to a diameter small enough that it doesnt get stuck in the channel. Also like the King Cobra, in-depth media coverage has been scant; we are again proud to give the King Cobra Target our undivided attention here! G&A again. The revolver seems to have been fired very little as there is a barely noticible turn ring and viturally zero burnishing on the chambers. The Skeeter Load was one many used in 357 Smiths. They are a quality product. It also packs a punch powerful enough to take out a deer or a feral hog at closer ranges. So folks who buy a 357 and load 38s would be better served ( ballistically) with 38 special. I actually like both more than I thought I would. Being a small-framed (but medium-sized) revolver with a 4 barrel, its safe to assume this gun will be used for some defensive purposes. The top strap is flattened from the barrel to the rear sight channel, and all that is beautifully polished as well. WE GOT YOU COVERE PRICE REFLECTS CASH/CHECK ADD 3.5% FOR CC FEES Colt's King Cobra is reincarnated for 2019 as the 6-Shot, .357 Magnum big brother of the Colt Cobra Double Action revolver. Those are not small advantages. While we do realize that Dot Torture is not intended as a handgun test, it does demonstrate something about accuracy, transitioning the gun from target-to-target, firing multiple rounds, firing with both hands, together and individually. The S&W Targets were the same, narrowing too much at the neck, which is why most of the old wood was immediately replaced by rubberespecially in police holsters. Nope. I prefer 4 + generally with revolvers. Gilroy, Brooklyn and the Deadly Failures of Gun Control, Gun Review: Taurus GX4XL T.O.R.O. Im a Colt fan. They dont. Ive always wondered about how the hardness and light weight of silver would work in a wheel gun. . At the time of this writing, all Colt King Cobras come from the factory with a brass bead insert front sight. However, with a gun like the LCR, the 38 is around 3.5 ounces lighter to boot. Theres a significant difference in energy levels, 10-15% between 3-4. Colt currently lists these guns as Out of Stock. Gets horribly filthy working or camping, soap and water clean up, some light oil, good to go. And I also have no issues with it if its done right. S&Ws and Rugers tend to allow a tad more, but 0.003 is still a good upper limit to endshake, unless the cylinder face is really not flat. I dont know what their spec is on this gun. This Colt would be tempting, if I did not already own a GP100 with a 4.2 barrel. Not that it really matters. I would agree that wood stocks should be mandatory on a beautiful gun like this! I will keep you guys in the loop as to how the 3 King Cobra holds up. A little metal polish and a minute of careful work with the Dremel tool makes all the difference. Excellent. Barrel Length: 3 in. Lets hope they go the same direction as the earlier .38 Spl +P Cobra and re-release multiple version of the gun. A COLT KING COBRA pistol is currently worth an average price of $907.80 new and $685.37 used . All the small parts, that have those little recessed circles all over them? However, if it were like most of the original double action Colt revolvers, wed like to see no more than .003 of movement. . I believe a lot of older revolvers (you know, the ones everyone says are better than todays guns) have them. Welcome to where revolvers rule. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Colt. Colt revolvers are known for their superior craftsmanship and ergonomics. I still want a model 60 with a 2inch barrel and adjustable sights one day. the round speed loaders ref. Colt does indeed use MIM. Since then, Ive shot every one of the Colt snake guns, and owned six of the seven. Antique (Pre-1899) Rifles - Flintlock Misc, Antique (Pre-1899) Rifles - Matchlock/Wheellock Misc, Century Arms International (CAI) - Rifles, Muzzleloading Modern & Replica Rifles (perc), Winchester Rifles - Modern Bolt/Auto/Single, Winchester Rifles - Pre-1899 Bolt/Single Shot, Century Arms International (CAI) - Pistols, Colt Automatic Pistols (.25, .32, & .380 cal), Colt Single Action Revolvers - Modern (22 Cal. The standard grips take a star away, and the tool marks under the front strap knock it down another big peg. City once owned a S&W 24 (stolen), 624 and a Lou Horton 3 round butt special run. Ejector rod throw with the King Cobra Target was .860 which is on par with other revolvers from the King Cobra line. But thats for the older Colt revolvers. Double-action pulls averaged a beautiful, silky-smooth 9.25 pounds. With the end shake at what I think the limit should be right out of the box, Ill keep a special eye on it during the life of the gun. The Nylon 66, a relatively inexpensive rimfire with faux woodgrain, was the first successful synthetic-stock firearm. (2) The bullet in a .357 Magnum cartridge is closer to the cylinder gap and forcing cone than the bullet in a .38 Special cartridge. The v spring (maybe u spring now) harkens back to old Colts. This beauty is being offered for ONLY $1099.95 SHIPPED FREE with NO ADDITIONAL FEES F Colt King Cobra 357 Mag Revolver 3" BBL Stainless 6RD Brand New KCOBRA-SB3BB. Love all my S&W revolvers, J, K, L and N frames, but their all from the 60 and 70s. The King was popular on range day, with Colts booth crowded with those looking to give it a workout (Photos: Chris Eger/Guns.com). With its small frame, 2-inch barrel, an unloaded weight of 25-ounces, it makes for an ideal carry or backup gun. If youre conceal carrying, especially with an OWB holster, 3in may be the best for your needs. Im also just generally curious about how these guns hold up over high round counts. We do not sell or share your information with anyone. Or a little of both. This is likely the result of cutting in the thick top strap during the making of the barrel channel. Stainless finish. Ill see what we can do about that. If you want all those pieces to be forged and hand finished to fit, or CNC machined, or something along those lines, then I hope youre willing to pay twice as much for a gun with the exact same performance, reliability, feel, etc etc etc. This weekend during load development, I drove 20 rounds of .45 Colt ammo through a Ruger Bisley. Loaded with a hot .38 Spl and with two .357 Magnum reloads, I would never feel under-gunned. I ended up purchasing the K6, but intend to pick up a King Cobra as well. Anyway, the 586 and 686 were developed in response to the Security Six which would take as many of those hot (but not +p) loads as you could stand to put through them. 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