The Colt Cobra, "new one", anyone see one yet?

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This time last year Pietta told me their gun was not in production & they didn't know if it would be.
Denis
 
I would actually PREFER an updated Diamondback, and Python with updated, and easily maintained lockwork. I am hoping Colt is thinking the same thing.
 
ColtPythonElirte

I too would be happy with a new .357 from Colt with the Mk.V frame and action. With the 4" barrel it was one of the most well balanced revolvers I have ever handled.
 
Stephanie B

Just slapping an old recognized name on a new product does not necessarily guarantee any future sales success (just ask some retired Ford executives how well the Ford Mustang II did). And cult TV series followers notwithstanding a new Colt .357 is going to have a bit of an uphill battle just to make decent production numbers these days against some very tough and established competition that has been in the revolver market quite awhile.
 
The main objective for Colt would be to avoid any negativity surrounding the gun before it even launches. If they name the gun Python the rose colored glasses crowd will harp on and on about how it's nothing like the originals and create a negative atmosphere around the gun right from the start. If Colt were to instead dredge up the King Cobra name, or find a different snake to name it after, you wouldn't get nearly the same level of negativity. Designing, building, and marketing a new medium framed .357 in today's polymer and CCW focused market is not an easy thing to do and you definitely don't want to disadvantage yourself from the start.
 
The Python is dead and it'd be a YOOGE mistake to attach the name to something new. A new Python would have to be BETTER than the old one for the name to work. God, let's give it a rest already. I'd rather have a slicked up model 19 or 586 anyway. :confused:

I'd be tickled if they just ramped up SAA production, reintroduced the Bisley and Flat-top Target models and shipped custom shop guns in 90 days. The mid-frame .357 DA market is so blasé anyway.
 
HexHead said:
Doubtful. I checked one of the most popular distributors, dealer cost on the Cobra is just under $600.
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I do not understand why some people expect handgun made out of steel to cost only few more dollars than one made mostly of plastic and alloys. Isn't "plastic" Ruger revolver over $500?
 
jeff-10 said:
You do realize that all roads lead to the Python being re-released right? Especially with the whole Rick Grimes thing. It makes sense they don't fire right out the gate with one but it won't make sense if they do not re-release one of the most iconic revolvers of all time. Especially if they figure out how to make the whole Royal Blue thing work again...
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I don't see reason why Colt could not put good blue job on a revolver. Take a look at new Remington Wingmaster. They not only look good, but they don't rust like old ones either. If Colt came back with Python it would probably run $1500 to $2000. Personally I think they should only be made in stainless steel with nice quality grips.
 
I have dabbled in Pythons for years. I own them, shoot them, actively seek them, and often talk with others about them.....Not once have I met someone who desired one because of some fictional character on the Walking Dead.
 
It's neat how Colt's did this. I know this is going to sound straight up silly to some of you, but the only thing I'd change... is the triggerguard!

I'm not a fan of how "squared off" it looks on this new Cobra. Looks a little too much like the Kimber, no? They need to round that puppy up! :D
 
A Colt rep has estimated a re-intro Python to original standards would be more like $3000.
There isn't enough market to repay the start-up.
It's just flat gone.

And the trigger-guard's configured that way on the new Cobra for a reason.
It should cause no loss of sleep.
Denis
 
DPris said:
A Colt rep has estimated a re-intro Python to original standards would be more like $3000.
There isn't enough market to repay the start-up.
It's just flat gone.

And the trigger-guard's configured that way on the new Cobra for a reason.
It should cause no loss of sleep.
Denis
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And what is that reason, sir? Inquiring minds like to know...
 
Colt flattened the trigger and made the front portion of the trigger guard bigger so it will be easier to shoot one with gloves, or if you have big hands. If they rounded the profile, but kept the same size the trigger guard will get even bigger than the new one. I don't like the profile either, but their reasons behind the current shape are more than valid.
 
I thought the story for trigger guard shape difference was so someone wouldn't put an older D frame barrel on the new action to try and pass it off as an older gun.
 
I personally would not mind that, because the new barrel profile looks rather ugly to me, but do you really think that Colt cares about that issue, even if it's possible? Furthermore, this explanation is not mine, but it's what Colt representatives explained. Oh, and I wish you luck finding SF-IV/DS-II spare barrels...
 
I have two or three dealers watching for a new cobra. I'd also like to see a mid sized 357 with a vent rib barrel. Maybe call it the "Black Mamba" or something like that. I think the general public would find the use of Python unacceptable in a modern gun
 
After looking at the triggerguard for a while, it doesn't look that bad. The gun is still more curvaceous and classy looking than the Kimber K6 series guns. I'm glad to see the choice is a practical one (gloves) instead of just for looks.

I just really, REALLY hope this launch goes smoothly and that Colt will be making these right. This should hit smack dab in the price market between the RIA M206 and the Kimber K6 in the 6-shot snub nose market. It's a hole to fill and Colt will sell a ton of these I'm sure, as long as the quality is there and they are priced as they say they will be, I'll buy one. That is however after the initial mad buying rush from the collectors that I think will be inevitable. It will also give me a cooling period to read initial reports and observe shooting tests.

This new Colt Cobra might well get me back into carrying a wheelgun for CCW. Time will tell.
 
The shape of the trigger guard is really the least of my concerns. I just want this to be a quality gun inside and out, at an affordable price that leads Colt to make a serious investment back into the revolver market.
 
I will agree that the new trigger guard design somewhat detracts from the overall aesthetics of the gun. Frankly I would have like to see a straight up re-introduction of the DS-II and Magnum Carry with no changes made. However, the change to the trigger was supposedly done to help improve the geometry and give the gun a better overall pull, which if it actually works is hard to argue with. Here's to hoping that Colt nails it and gets a great start back in the DA revolver market.
 
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