Thanks for the vid! I love the way the 3" CKC shoots and enjoy carrying it. Simply Rugged and Wright Leather Works make good leather holsters for it. I should note that I've had two problems with it: the Hand broke after about 400 rounds (repaired by my gunsmith), and the front sight came off twice(!), it's now screwed in with Rocksett adhesive.
Agreed ! Im right handed I always wrap the thumb of my left hand over the top of my right thumb If the shooter grips with thier left hand over the top of thier right hand it allows the shooter to relax the trigger finger more and have a smoother trigger pull
Can you do a range review with 135g and 158g .357 loads? Let us know how the recoil is. I’ve seen reviews that conclude .38 +p would be the choice for a carry load due to the recoil from full .357 loads on revolvers less than 30 oz.
Bro, first off... Love the name. I got a 98 American Standard strat as my main squeeze. I'll see what I can do in regards to the ammo testing. Next time we get a chance to shoot I'll make sure to get some videos. I did get one of my wife shooting and she definitely preferred the 38s lol. The 357 we were shooting wasn't bad although it was a little snappy. You could definitely feel the difference in power. The 38s weren't +P though.
@@rugdman Thanks, man - I have a 2016 American Special ... the same one in my pic.... Strats rule! I’m glad that Colt brought back the snake guns! I’m doing research before I purchase & wanting opinions. It’s either the King Cobra or a S&W 686 4”. The King Cobra is just a better conceal option, IMO.
I’ve been really excited to get one. I want to get it soon since I’m 20 in a few months, so I have a year to train with it before I get my CCW permit. How has your experience been with carrying it?
Its pretty comfy. I carry it IWB at around 3-4 o'clock. Just make sure you have a good stiff belt. I use the Kore essentials duty belt when I carry this guy.
How’s that colt king cobra running any issues with it. I bumped into a few videos on them and they seem to have some issues with it. Looking forward to any feed back. Stay safe.
I haven't had any issues but still less than 100 rounds through it. To be honest, not my favorite gun to shoot lol. Call me a wuss but 357 is a one cylander and done gun for me during a session 🤣 Then it's back to my 1911👌
Shoot it bro. Mine had problems from jump. Trigger broke at the range, then it wouldn’t shoot at all when I got it back from Colt. It’s currently at their factory for the second time. I’d shit all over them but their customer service took care of me. Hopefully it’s all good when I get mine back, I do love the gun.
@@kakusei3672 I purchased mine in the summer of 2019. I received my King Cobra back a week ago. They definitely did a thorough inspection this time. I had a loose front sight I had been meaning to tighten up and they did it for me. It shoots great now. Still one of the best revolver triggers out the box. Accurate too. Just wish it would’ve been like this from the get go.
Colt was going bankrupt around the time you bought yours and QC was not the best. CZ bought them in February 2021 and their customer service & QC has been stellar ever since.
Nice. Thanks for the review. I have the 2" model. I wont tell you how much I paid... two years after you. I did a review on my channel if you want to know lol. Gave you a sub - I've got even less than you so I know how that goes.
Tha for the support man. I'll sub back. Haven't done much on this page in a bit. Over at @niceashpodcast doing cigar reviews nowadays. Check it out if you're into stogies. I'll shoot a sub back your way!
@@rugdman Jammed, wouldn’t cycle, and had to pry it outta the barrel. I liked the size of the 365, but there’s better options. Had a G43 in battlefield green too.
RUGD…..Take a look on the strap right above your forcing cone. I almost bought one a few weeks ago….and the night before I did, read a review where an owner / reviewer noted several knife like “grooves” in the strap right above the forcing cone. They were clearly incurred during the machining process and not by design. Not a good place for an error. But the review was from 2019…..and I was confident any errors would have easily been corrected. I inspected the gun just before purchase. I was wrong. Three grooves, each smaller than the other, right above the forcing cone. Unacceptable. I realize this presentation is a bit dated, but I’d be interested in what you find. My point is, I question whether or not Colt’s build quality has stood the test of time. I don’t think it has. Sad.
@@rugdman I’m very curious as to what you found….if anything. They had another new King Cobra in shop this morning, but they’d already put a zip tie around the cylinder to kept “tire kickers” from playing with it……and I didn’t what to have them cut it just to find a flaw in a gun I wasn’t going to buy IF it happen to have one. They really are beautiful firearms. I understand their customer service used to be non-existent, but I understand they’ve been bought out by CZ, so maybe a whole new ballgame….!?
@@Airplanetyson hmmmm? Can obviously tell your in the 6th grade… just make sure to wear your mask in school unless your in the cafeteria eating kid and make sure to wash your hands often.
@@Airplanetyson I’m actually 60yrs old and I look great for my age… but you replied to me Captain Obvious…. I guess your just not gonna say what grade your in huh?!?
I picked one up earlier in the year and I absolutely love it!
Nice! My wife and I finally got out to shoot it this weekend. This gun is awesome.
Thanks for the vid! I love the way the 3" CKC shoots and enjoy carrying it. Simply Rugged and Wright Leather Works make good leather holsters for it. I should note that I've had two problems with it: the Hand broke after about 400 rounds (repaired by my gunsmith), and the front sight came off twice(!), it's now screwed in with Rocksett adhesive.
Ah man, I'll keep an I on it. Less than 100 rounds through it at the moment. Thanks for the heads up.
Funny. I have just bought my first two pistols. I just bought a SIG P365XL and a Colt King Cobra. Great minds think alike ?
I think so. Looks like you made some good choices!
I bought the same revolver a few weeks ago, and my digital gauge gives an 8.5lb DA average. 👍👍👍👍
Congrats man. How you enjoy!
I'm sorry, but I LOL'D when you caught your finger with the hammer. I was watching and thinking "he's going to catch his finger" lol
Haha, ya I think that's my wife's favorite part of any video 😂 She plays that on repeat...
I know it sounds weird, but try wrapping your left thumb around your right hand. Feels way more controlable
Roger that. I'll try that out next time. Thanks!
Agreed !
Im right handed
I always wrap the thumb of my left hand over the top of my right thumb
If the shooter grips with thier left hand over the top of thier right hand it allows the shooter to relax the trigger finger more and have a smoother trigger pull
It’s not weird. It’s a basic snub nose revolver grip.
Can you do a range review with 135g and 158g .357 loads? Let us know how the recoil is. I’ve seen reviews that conclude .38 +p would be the choice for a carry load due to the recoil from full .357 loads on revolvers less than 30 oz.
Bro, first off... Love the name. I got a 98 American Standard strat as my main squeeze.
I'll see what I can do in regards to the ammo testing. Next time we get a chance to shoot I'll make sure to get some videos. I did get one of my wife shooting and she definitely preferred the 38s lol. The 357 we were shooting wasn't bad although it was a little snappy. You could definitely feel the difference in power. The 38s weren't +P though.
@@rugdman Thanks, man - I have a 2016 American Special ... the same one in my pic.... Strats rule!
I’m glad that Colt brought back the snake guns! I’m doing research before I purchase & wanting opinions. It’s either the King Cobra or a S&W 686 4”. The King Cobra is just a better conceal option, IMO.
I’ve been really excited to get one. I want to get it soon since I’m 20 in a few months, so I have a year to train with it before I get my CCW permit. How has your experience been with carrying it?
Its pretty comfy. I carry it IWB at around 3-4 o'clock. Just make sure you have a good stiff belt. I use the Kore essentials duty belt when I carry this guy.
Dude, beautiful gun, I need to get one ☝🏼
Go for it man!
First time watcher, eternal beard respect.
Haha, thanks man!
How’s that colt king cobra running any issues with it. I bumped into a few videos on them and they seem to have some issues with it. Looking forward to any feed back. Stay safe.
I haven't had any issues but still less than 100 rounds through it. To be honest, not my favorite gun to shoot lol. Call me a wuss but 357 is a one cylander and done gun for me during a session 🤣 Then it's back to my 1911👌
Definitely need .38special for target practice
Agreed!
Or you can you it for a torch if you shoot 357mag
Nice review
Thanks!
Just baught one of these. Waiting for that 10 day piss me off period. Since in live in cali 😆 cant wait to shoot it
Ya thats tough man. Congrats though, it'll be worth the wait!
@@rugdman im use to it by now 😑. Im sure it will be well worth it.. And thanks for the video.
Did you not get the the little blue "King Cobra" rubber band over the grip?
No rubber band in the grip. I'm assuming the shop took that off when showing the piece to a customer.
@@rugdman i didnt get one on my 3in either
@@hectorvazquez4528 damn I hope I get the cool band when I pick mine up 🥺
Shoot it bro. Mine had problems from jump. Trigger broke at the range, then it wouldn’t shoot at all when I got it back from Colt. It’s currently at their factory for the second time. I’d shit all over them but their customer service took care of me. Hopefully it’s all good when I get mine back, I do love the gun.
I'll definitely make sure to do an update once I get some more rounds through it. Less than fifty through it at the moment. 🤞
When did you buy yours?
I just bought this hopefully the QC is better
@@kakusei3672 I purchased mine in the summer of 2019. I received my King Cobra back a week ago. They definitely did a thorough inspection this time. I had a loose front sight I had been meaning to tighten up and they did it for me. It shoots great now. Still one of the best revolver triggers out the box. Accurate too. Just wish it would’ve been like this from the get go.
Colt was going bankrupt around the time you bought yours and QC was not the best. CZ bought them in February 2021 and their customer service & QC has been stellar ever since.
I just got one too! Love it :)
Congrats man! You think you'll carry it at all or just a range toy?
@@rugdman already have! Used the OWB holster from Urban Carry. Good winter carry gun IMO.
I got the colt python for the range toy :)
Ah man that's sweet. I'll hafta take a look at urban carry. Those lock leather holsters look really interesting.
Nice. Thanks for the review. I have the 2" model. I wont tell you how much I paid... two years after you. I did a review on my channel if you want to know lol. Gave you a sub - I've got even less than you so I know how that goes.
Tha for the support man. I'll sub back. Haven't done much on this page in a bit. Over at @niceashpodcast doing cigar reviews nowadays. Check it out if you're into stogies. I'll shoot a sub back your way!
She's a beauty
P365 don’t like steel cased ammo
I've shot aluminum and brass through mine. No steel yet. Did it cause damage to yours or does it just cause it to jam /hangup?
@@rugdman Jammed, wouldn’t cycle, and had to pry it outta the barrel. I liked the size of the 365, but there’s better options. Had a G43 in battlefield green too.
@@rugdman No damage
Thanks for the heads up. No steel case for mine.
I want one!
It is a sweet little piece.
Now if I could only find some 357 ammo to feed it....
RUGD…..Take a look on the strap right above your forcing cone.
I almost bought one a few weeks ago….and the night before I did, read a review where an owner / reviewer noted several knife like “grooves” in the strap right above the forcing cone.
They were clearly incurred during the machining process and not by design.
Not a good place for an error.
But the review was from 2019…..and I was confident any errors would have easily been corrected.
I inspected the gun just before purchase. I was wrong. Three grooves, each smaller than the other, right above the forcing cone.
Unacceptable.
I realize this presentation is a bit dated, but I’d be interested in what you find.
My point is, I question whether or not Colt’s build quality has stood the test of time.
I don’t think it has.
Sad.
Oh wow, thanks for the insight. I'll take a look. Very interesting.
@@rugdman I’m very curious as to what you found….if anything.
They had another new King Cobra in shop this morning, but they’d already put a zip tie around the cylinder to kept “tire kickers” from playing with it……and I didn’t what to have them cut it just to find a flaw in a gun I wasn’t going to buy IF it happen to have one.
They really are beautiful firearms.
I understand their customer service used to be non-existent, but I understand they’ve been bought out by CZ, so maybe a whole new ballgame….!?
More like 13-14 pounds & 5.5
This video could have been at least 3:00mins shorter... ion give a damn about what’s in the box... I’m just here for the gun review
Roger that. Thanks for the feedback.
@@Airplanetyson
Captain Obvious swoops in to save the day from some some obvious shit!!!!
Thanks for your service
@@Airplanetyson hmmmm? Can obviously tell your in the 6th grade… just make sure to wear your mask in school unless your in the cafeteria eating kid and make sure to wash your hands often.
@@Airplanetyson
Comeback?? What grade are you in bro…
@@Airplanetyson I’m actually 60yrs old and I look great for my age… but you replied to me Captain Obvious…. I guess your just not gonna say what grade your in huh?!?