Colt King Cobra Carry
- Category
- Revolver
- Barrel
- 51 mm
- Weight, empty
- 737 g
- Introduced
- 2019
About
What it is, and why it matters
The Colt King Cobra Carry is a compact double-action/single-action revolver chambered in .357 Magnum, introduced in 2019 as the concealed-carry member of Colt's revived King Cobra family. Built on a stainless-steel snub-nose frame with a 2-inch barrel and a six-round cylinder, it pairs a brass-bead front sight with Hogue overmolded grips and a transfer-bar safety. The linear leaf mainspring gives a smooth double-action pull, and the short barrel and rounded profile make it a purpose-built carry gun capable of firing full-power .357 Magnum loads as well as lighter .38 Special ammunition.
Colt reintroduced the Cobra and King Cobra names in the late 2010s to re-enter the mid-frame revolver market it had left decades earlier. The King Cobra Carry, unveiled in 2019, aimed the six-shot .357 Magnum squarely at the concealed-carry buyer who wanted more capacity and power than a five-shot snub could offer.
Part of the King Cobra series alongside the standard 3-inch King Cobra and the .22 LR King Cobra Target. The Carry model emphasises concealability with its 2-inch barrel and snag-resistant profile.
Specification
Everything measured
IdentityWhat it is, who built it and when.
- Manufacturer
- Colt's Manufacturing Company LLC
- Category
- Revolver
- Country
- United States
- Status
- In production
- Produced
- 2019
DimensionsAs issued, without a magazine or an optic.
- Barrel
- 51 mm
- Overall length
- 178 mm
- Height
- 114 mm
- Width
- 38 mm
- Weight, empty
- 737 g
ActionHow it cycles, what trips it, and what feeds it.
- Action
- Revolving
- Firing mechanism
- Double action single action
- Trigger
- Double action single action
- Capacity
- 6
- Magazine
- Rotary
MaterialsEach swatch is the material itself, not a colour chosen to stand for it.
- Frame
- Stainless steel
- Barrel
- Stainless steel
- Stock
- Rubber
- Finish
- Matte stainless
BallisticsFrom the service cartridge, not a handload.
- Effective range
- 25 m
Trajectory
What the round does downrange
Solved from the muzzle figures and the bullet. The dashed rule is the effective range on the record, and the crosses are the steps the solver returned.
Features
What it has
What the record lists as fitted, drawn from the catalogue.
Swing out cylinder
Transfer bar safety
Fiber optic front sight
Brass bead front sight
Spurred hammer
Stainless steel construction
Hogue overmolded grips- Concealed carry
Standing
How it compares
Each figure against the firearms of the same type and cartridge that record it, or of the same type where that cartridge has too few. Positions are read to the nearest tenth.
| Measurement | This firearm | Median | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empty weightAmong 53 .357 Magnum revolvers | 737 g | 1.10 kg | Lighter than about 90% |
| Overall lengthAmong 50 .357 Magnum revolvers | 178 mm | 245 mm | Among the shortest tenth |
| Barrel lengthAmong 53 .357 Magnum revolvers | 51 mm | 107 mm | Among the shortest tenth |
| Magazine capacityAmong 53 .357 Magnum revolvers | 6 | 6 | Near the median |
Its place in the rankings
Answers
Questions about the Colt King Cobra Carry
How much does the Colt King Cobra Carry weigh?
The Colt King Cobra Carry weighs 737 g (1.62 lb) empty.
What caliber is the Colt King Cobra Carry?
The Colt King Cobra Carry is chambered in .357 Magnum.
How many rounds does the Colt King Cobra Carry hold?
The Colt King Cobra Carry holds 6 rounds, fed from a rotary magazine.
How long is the Colt King Cobra Carry?
The Colt King Cobra Carry is 178 mm (7.01 in) long overall, with a 51 mm (2.01 in) barrel.
Who makes the Colt King Cobra Carry?
The Colt King Cobra Carry is made by Colt's Manufacturing Company LLC (United States).
When was the Colt King Cobra Carry introduced?
The Colt King Cobra Carry was introduced in 2019.
How does the Colt King Cobra Carry operate?
The Colt King Cobra Carry uses a revolving action, and its firing mechanism is double action single action.
Compatibility
Which parts fit this firearm
Studio
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- Interface standards, platforms and fit overrides
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Provenance
What the record holds
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Provenance
Confidence in this record
72%
Stockists
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API
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The same fields, in the same units, from the same endpoint the page reads.
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