Cobra derringer frame material?

mgmorden · Jun 11, 2011

Just wondering guys - the website and all literature that I've found refers to the Cobra derringer's frame as "alloy". Any idea what type of alloy? My main interest is that due to an obscure frame melting point law firearms with certian types of frame construction are not legal in my state (IE, aluminum is fine, but zinc is not).

Thanks!

BHP FAN · Jun 11, 2011

I think it may be ''Zamack'', which is a type of zinc alloy.I don't know where that falls for a melting point, though.

dfariswheel · Jun 11, 2011

I'm pretty sure the Cobra frame is Zamak (zinc), which is well below the usual legal melting point.

rogertc1 · Jun 11, 2011

Cobre is out of business and you can't sell zink guns in Illinoise

Ron James · Jun 11, 2011

Last I heard Cobra IND. is still going strong.

ArchAngelCD · Jun 12, 2011

Cobray and Cobra are two totally different companies.
Cobray imports some strange guns and parts.

Cobra Firearms is still in business and even coming out with new items. (not that they are great guns) I like their Derringers and I like their additional barrels like Bond has been doing for a long time but at a lesser cost.
BUT, Cobra's Titan Derringer is made from Stainless.

If you're looking for a compliant Derringer I highly suggest buying from Bond Arms. They are much more expensive and they are heavier but they are also much more reliable. (and made of Steel)

rogertc1 · Jun 12, 2011

Didn't they used to be called
Davis Derringers.

mgmorden · Jun 12, 2011

Thanks guys. I really just wanted one as a novelty item but it looks like that won't be possible unless I look at the more expensive ones. Oh well.

ArchAngelCD · Jun 14, 2011

The Cobra Titan Derringer is Steel, the link is in Post #6.
It's available in 45/410 and 9mm.

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