Compact polymer .45 - Cobra Patriot

[Min]

Cobra Patriot .45, made by Cobra Enterprises, formerly Republic Arms

Looks like a very no-frills, utilitarian gun. Very compact and shoots .45 ACP.

Here is a comparison against the Glock 36:

Glock 36
Ht: 4.76"
Slide length: 6.77"
Barrel length: 3.78"
Width: 1.13"
Empty weight: 20.11 oz.

Patriot:
Ht: 4.75"
Slide length: 6.0"
Barrel length: 3.0"
Width: 1.0"
Empty weight: 20.0 oz.

Here's a gunbroker listing. $180!

http://www.gunbroker.com/auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=13842661

Photo may have distorted the gun's proportions.

Anybody with info? If it's reliable, then it looks to be a great people's gun.

 

[Chuck Perry]

The Republic's had a decent reputation. No +P as I recall, also no slide lock on the last shot. Seems like it would make a good truck gun to throw in the console and forget about.

 

[Tropical Z]

These have always intrigued me and i wish i could say ive actually held one but i cant.Supposedly Cobra is making their guns better than they used to be (other models besides the patriot).
http://www.cobrapistols.com/

 

[PCRCCW]

Cobra bought out ALOT of companies patents and rights to produce their guns....Jennings, Bryco, Davis and others..........

They are made in SLC, UT.....where I live...Id like to see one in person.

Ive heard the frames are made from Zinc plated recycled Budweiser cans.

But dont believe everything you hear.....................Shoot well.