I bought a new production Colt Cobra in .38 special after they were reintroduced in 2017. For some reason unknown to me, I sold it. Then, I regretted it. Then, I couldn’t find another. So…
I picked up a Colt King Cobra Carry with a 2” barrel. Best I can tell, it’s just a beefy version of the Cobra with a longer cylinder. It fits in the same holster at least.
The KC came with a brass bead front sight and trench rear. I guess my eyes are getting old ‘cause I couldn’t really get a good sight picture with that set-up.
I swapped the front for a OEM tritium front. A little better but still tough to see. I tried a red fiber optic front. That was better in good light but the rear was still a problem + I wanted night sights. So…
I had a local gunsmith cut dovetails and install a Siglite rear and Trijicon HD front. I am elated with the results.
I picked up a Colt King Cobra Carry with a 2” barrel. Best I can tell, it’s just a beefy version of the Cobra with a longer cylinder. It fits in the same holster at least.
The KC came with a brass bead front sight and trench rear. I guess my eyes are getting old ‘cause I couldn’t really get a good sight picture with that set-up.
I swapped the front for a OEM tritium front. A little better but still tough to see. I tried a red fiber optic front. That was better in good light but the rear was still a problem + I wanted night sights. So…
I had a local gunsmith cut dovetails and install a Siglite rear and Trijicon HD front. I am elated with the results.
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