CZ/Colt King Cobra Target 357 Magnum...
Jul 23, 2022 12:42:32 GMT -5
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Post by Encore64 on Jul 23, 2022 12:42:32 GMT -5
Back in February, I had a chance to inspect and subsequently buy one of the New Colt Anacondas. After almost 40 years of shunning Colt, this gun was/is a gem. I agree that I'm too OCD about quality. My friends use the term anal. They know me too well to deny it...
I give CZ a lot of credit on this turn around. Can't prove it, but looking a Colts produced after their takeover has been different for me. I swore that I'd buy more if they were of the same quality.
This brings me to a Local Gun Show today. I almost didn't go as prices have been insanely high. But, decided it wouldn't hurt to go look. Surprisingly enough prices were at pre-plandemic levels.
Saw one nice S&W 27 Classic at a fair price. But, the barrel gap was enormous at .013-.015" as I checked all six chambers. I passed and decided it was time to head out.
Then I saw a neighboring vendor sit out a familiar blue box. I had to go see. Doubt there were a dozen revolvers in the show.
He actually let me open the box. Inside was a Beautiful Colt King Cobra Target in 357 Magnum.
As I inspected it, everything about it screamed quality. Much different from the Colts I'd gotten used to seeing 3-4 years back.
Fit on the seams was perfect. As were the screw heads and general fitting of the gun. Barrel gap was .004" on all six chambers. Throats were a snug .358" and polished shiny slick.
Lockup and alignment looked great. I confirmed alignment when I got home.
I'm almost convincible that CZ has brought back quality to the Colt Brand.
For whatever reason, I've been in love with this model for some time. More info to follow and Tim has agreed to post pictures in a bit.
Growing up, I always wanted Colt Revolvers. By the time I could afford them, quality was so poor I passed. It's good to add a couple after all the years and get the quality I am looking for.
I'm impressed!!!
I give CZ a lot of credit on this turn around. Can't prove it, but looking a Colts produced after their takeover has been different for me. I swore that I'd buy more if they were of the same quality.
This brings me to a Local Gun Show today. I almost didn't go as prices have been insanely high. But, decided it wouldn't hurt to go look. Surprisingly enough prices were at pre-plandemic levels.
Saw one nice S&W 27 Classic at a fair price. But, the barrel gap was enormous at .013-.015" as I checked all six chambers. I passed and decided it was time to head out.
Then I saw a neighboring vendor sit out a familiar blue box. I had to go see. Doubt there were a dozen revolvers in the show.
He actually let me open the box. Inside was a Beautiful Colt King Cobra Target in 357 Magnum.
As I inspected it, everything about it screamed quality. Much different from the Colts I'd gotten used to seeing 3-4 years back.
Fit on the seams was perfect. As were the screw heads and general fitting of the gun. Barrel gap was .004" on all six chambers. Throats were a snug .358" and polished shiny slick.
Lockup and alignment looked great. I confirmed alignment when I got home.
I'm almost convincible that CZ has brought back quality to the Colt Brand.
For whatever reason, I've been in love with this model for some time. More info to follow and Tim has agreed to post pictures in a bit.
Growing up, I always wanted Colt Revolvers. By the time I could afford them, quality was so poor I passed. It's good to add a couple after all the years and get the quality I am looking for.
I'm impressed!!!
