Hello All,
I am a new forum member but wanted to thank the posters here for great information that helped me in my recent gun purchase. After a horrible horse trailer accident in which the horse was severely injured but did not die immediately (not my horse or trailer, thankfully), I decided I never want to trailer again without a gun.
My best friend happens to be a cop, and she greatly encouraged me over the weekend to get a gun (we live in separate cities and I was visiting). I started my research for an appropriate weapon and ammunition that could effectively dispatch a horse and could also serve for CCW. Based on what I read here and in other places, I decided an older Colt Cobra would be good for me and would definitely be a purchase I would not regret. The stars aligned and there was a beauty for sale in a gun shop of the city I was visiting (pic attached). From the serial number, I believe it was made in 1959. I don't have it in my possession yet, as the seller has to ship it to a firearm dealer in my city (different state), but that didn't stop me from placing an order with Midway for accessories (in pink!), ammunition (FMJ hollow-point, NOT +P), and a speed loader.
I know I've got a ton to learn, and already have my CCW class scheduled for the end of the month. My friend whose husband is big into guns wants to get the permit as well, and I just hope she is not jealous of my beautiful Cobra. She likes her guns a little bigger, so we should be fine.
I am a new forum member but wanted to thank the posters here for great information that helped me in my recent gun purchase. After a horrible horse trailer accident in which the horse was severely injured but did not die immediately (not my horse or trailer, thankfully), I decided I never want to trailer again without a gun.
My best friend happens to be a cop, and she greatly encouraged me over the weekend to get a gun (we live in separate cities and I was visiting). I started my research for an appropriate weapon and ammunition that could effectively dispatch a horse and could also serve for CCW. Based on what I read here and in other places, I decided an older Colt Cobra would be good for me and would definitely be a purchase I would not regret. The stars aligned and there was a beauty for sale in a gun shop of the city I was visiting (pic attached). From the serial number, I believe it was made in 1959. I don't have it in my possession yet, as the seller has to ship it to a firearm dealer in my city (different state), but that didn't stop me from placing an order with Midway for accessories (in pink!), ammunition (FMJ hollow-point, NOT +P), and a speed loader.
I know I've got a ton to learn, and already have my CCW class scheduled for the end of the month. My friend whose husband is big into guns wants to get the permit as well, and I just hope she is not jealous of my beautiful Cobra. She likes her guns a little bigger, so we should be fine.