The whole idea resulted in a very heavy, too heavy at 31/2 lbs., for target shooting — beautiful revolver. Colt changed directions and instead of a .38 Special for target shooters, reduced some of the weight by
The Officer’s Model was the top of Colt’s revolver line as a target revolver until the introduction of the Colt Python in 1955. In 1969, the Colt Officer’s Model was dropped from production. In 1969, Colt discontinued all older-type medium action revolvers with the exception of the Py...
A recessed target crown, user-interchangeable front sight, and Walnut grip with the iconic Colt medallion make this a gun you’ll want to shoot AND show off. The Python is chambered in .357 Magnum and also accommodates .38 Special cartridges....
Well, the Python hasn’t made a comeback, not yet anyway, but the new Colt I have at hand is a .357 Magnum with a 3-inch barrel called the King Cobra. This harkens back to another King Cobra, discontinued in 1998 that had a full underlug barrel and adjustable target sights. The ...
Since 2017,Colthas been resurrecting its legendary Snake Gun series of revolvers. Seven serpents total, first to be re-released was the .38 Special Cobra, followed by the .357 Magnum King Cobra in 2019 and the larger .357Pythonin 2020. Now, back by popular demand, Colt has announced the...
The Coil New Service in .38 Special was personally selected for Border Patrol issue by the late Col. Charles Askins, renowned U.S. Border Patrolman and firearms instructor. Chosen for its robust, heavy duty qualities, the Colt New Service .38 Special was also adopted with fixed sights for ...