Clearwater
Member
Hello,
The THR looks like a great site so I had to sign-up and join. Of course, I also came looking for some help in answering questions about a revolver I just purchased. This is also my first center fire revolver.
Last weekend I purchased a used Colt King Cobra 357 mag. in stainless, stock rubber packmeyer grips with gold emblem, 4 inch barrel, adjustable sites with orange front site, with original box and paperwork included. The gun looks to be in great shap, nice smooth trigger pull, no scuff marks, good clean sites, no rust, clean cylinders and barrel. I understand Colt doesn't make these revolvers anymore and thought this gun would make a great carry/practice gun where I can shoot both 357 and 38 loads. I also thought the Cobra would hold it's value with the actual price less then $400.
How does the King Cobra compare to newer guns like the S&W 686 or the Ruger GP 100?
Would you keep the Cobra or sell it for a new S&W or Ruger?
Will this gun go up or down in price and did I pay to much (less then $400)?
I'm really not sure if I made a wise investment or not and I'm still considering selling or trading for a new revolver in the same size and barrel lenght.
What would you do?
Again, I have no practical experince and really was all set to buy a new revolver when I found this gun and it seemed to be a nice deal.
Thanks for the help,
Gregg
The THR looks like a great site so I had to sign-up and join. Of course, I also came looking for some help in answering questions about a revolver I just purchased. This is also my first center fire revolver.
Last weekend I purchased a used Colt King Cobra 357 mag. in stainless, stock rubber packmeyer grips with gold emblem, 4 inch barrel, adjustable sites with orange front site, with original box and paperwork included. The gun looks to be in great shap, nice smooth trigger pull, no scuff marks, good clean sites, no rust, clean cylinders and barrel. I understand Colt doesn't make these revolvers anymore and thought this gun would make a great carry/practice gun where I can shoot both 357 and 38 loads. I also thought the Cobra would hold it's value with the actual price less then $400.
How does the King Cobra compare to newer guns like the S&W 686 or the Ruger GP 100?
Would you keep the Cobra or sell it for a new S&W or Ruger?
Will this gun go up or down in price and did I pay to much (less then $400)?
I'm really not sure if I made a wise investment or not and I'm still considering selling or trading for a new revolver in the same size and barrel lenght.
What would you do?
Again, I have no practical experince and really was all set to buy a new revolver when I found this gun and it seemed to be a nice deal.
Thanks for the help,
Gregg