Colt King Cobra Carry
Colt's Manufacturing · Revolver · In Production · 2019
Also known as: King Cobra Carry, Colt KCOBRA-SB2BB
Overview
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.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 737 g (26.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 178 mm (7.01") |
| Barrel Length | 51 mm (2.01") |
| Height | 114 mm (4.49") |
| Width | 38 mm (1.50") |
| Action Type | Revolving |
| Firing Mechanism | Double Action Single Action |
| Trigger Type | Double Action Single Action |
| Magazine Capacity | 6 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Rotary |
| Effective Range | 25 m (27 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Frame Material | Stainless Steel |
| Barrel Material | Stainless Steel |
| Stock Material | Rubber |
| Finish | Matte Stainless |
Calibers
- .357 Magnum · primary — also known as .357 Mag, .357 S&W Magnum, 9x33mmR
Features
- Firing modes: Manual
- Feed systems: Revolving Cylinder
- Safety mechanisms: Transfer Bar Safety
- Features: Swing Out Cylinder, Transfer Bar Safety, Fiber Optic Front Sight, Brass Bead Front Sight, Spurred Hammer, Stainless Steel Construction, Hogue Overmolded Grips, Concealed Carry
Production
Production years: 2019-present
Commercial civilian production; no public output figures.
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Notes
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.
Background
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.