Colt anaconda vs python12/18/2023 ![]() These had sintered steel hammers and triggers, which was an early form of MIM. The Colt triggers that had at least some breakage problems were the Mark III guns like the Trooper Mark III. Much of our business was as an industry trade shop, so I saw a lot more Colt's than most people. I was a Colt DA revolver specialist since the late 1960's as well as a Master watchmaker. I suspect you have the tank-like King Cobra confused with some other revolver. It was very specifically designed for unlimited use with full power. The lock work in the later series guns like the King Cobra was nothing like the older models, so it wasn't "outdated".Ĭolt invented the modern transfer bar safety double action revolver, and the design was so good, later guns like the Ruger, Dan Wesson, and Taurus have basically copied Colt's 1969 design.įar from having "cheaply made hammers and triggers" the King Cobra used heavy duty cast steel hammers and triggers that were very high quality and probably better than Ruger's, Dan Wesson's, or Taurus' cast steel hammers and triggers.Īs for being "weak" the King Cobra was very probably the strongest medium framed double action revolver ever made, including the S&W 686 and the Ruger GP-100. The King Cobra was the last in a series of medium framed revolvers Colt designed to replace all the older models like the original Trooper, Official Police, etc. The King Cobra was about a step above every other brand in quality.īasically, the Python was a Ferrari and the King Cobra was a Mercedes.Ĭlick to expand.Sorry but that's totally incorrect. The King Cobra has a modern transfer bar safety and ignition system. The King Cobra was built for unlimited use with full-power Magnum ammo, and was probably the strongest medium frame DA revolver ever built, including the S&W 686 and the Ruger GP-100.Īccuracy is excellent but not up to Python standards. ![]() The King Cobra is a "machine fitted" revolver that was assembled by selecting parts from a bin until one fit properly. Like an expensive sports car, it has to be treated properly, but in return you get performance above other brands or models. The Python frame and cylinder were very strong, but the old Colt design action won't take abuse and continue to work properly. ![]() The Python has the old 1890's Colt action with two hammer blocking safety systems. Its noted as having the best single action trigger of them all, and the bluing or bright stainless polish was the best ever done on an American revolver. More time was spent fitting and tuning the action then any other revolver made in America. The Python was a semi-custom, hand built revolver noted as having the best accuracy of all the American double actions. the only thing they have in common is the Colt name. These are two totally different design guns. ![]()
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