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Colt King Cobra
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Revolvers · United States · 1986
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ColtKingCobra

Colt King Cobra
Colt King Cobra Photo: Picanox · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Stopping Power
75
Accuracy
70
Reliability
85
Capacity
40
Ergonomics
75
Durability
90
Concealability
50
Recoil Control
70
Calibre Versatility
80
Cost-Effectiveness
85
Origin United States
ManufacturerColt's Manufacturing Company
CategoryRevolvers
EraCold War
In service1986–1998
Operators1 countries
Data Quality83%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
73
Revolvers MASS Rating
18/28
Cold War
37/186
All-Time
Revolvers · 10 axes scored
Stopping Power
75
Accuracy
70
Reliability
85
Capacity
40
Ergonomics
75
Durability
90
Concealability
50
Recoil Control
70
Calibre Versatility
80
Cost-Effectiveness
85
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the revolvers category.
01 / Overview
Colt King Cobra
Category
Production
1986–1998
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
REVOLVERS · COLD WAR
18
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
88
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
73
revolvers category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the revolvers category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Cartridge & Calibre2MOD.2
  • Cartridge* .38 Special * .357 Magnum * .22LR
  • Calibre9 mm
◈Operation4MOD.4
  • Action TypeRevolver
  • Fire Modesdouble-action / single-action
  • Feed SystemCylinder
  • Drum / Belt Capacity6
▣Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
◇Construction2MOD.2
  • Receiver Materialcarbon steel
  • Furniture Materialwalnut or hard rubber
◆Production & Cost2MOD.2
  • Production Start1986
  • Production End1998
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1986Production started
  2. 1998Production ended
40
years in service
12
years in production
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
A rotating cylindrical chamber that holds multiple cartridges and aligns each with the barrel for firing, as used in revolver-type pistols.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
A revolver is a type of pistol with a rotating cylinder containing multiple chambers, typically 5 or 6, which are successively aligned with the barrel.
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