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    Zorros

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    Dec 10, 2017
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    Have an opportunity to pick up a nice 38 sp colt cobra from the mid 50s at a reasonable price. Not fabulous condition but still very nice. 6 shot, alloy, 15oz small frame. Was thinking of it for pocket carry with std pressure ammo. Anyone have any thoughts on this revolver they would care to share?
     
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    randomuser

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    Nov 12, 2018
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    If its decent and you like it go for it. I have a detective special and like it pretty well. Would buy again. You gun will be lighter so shooting it would feel a bit different (maybe not as good) but to carry I'd rather carry yours.
     
    TheOriginalMexicanBob

    TheOriginalMexicanBob

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    Jul 2, 2017
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    They're great revolvers...I have several from the '50s, '60s and '70 not counting the newer versions in stainless steel. I used to carry a '70s Cobra when off-duty and restricted to revolvers. Standard pressure non+P is the way to go. There's a number of ammunition makers that make rounds for short barrel guns. +P is pretty much wasted in a 2" gun anyway from velocity loss.

    You won't be unhappy with a Cobra.
     
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    python

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    Apr 15, 2010
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    Carry it a lot and shoot it very little. Not a very robust firearm. +P is an absolute no-no, especially for a revolver from that vintage with an alloy frame.
     
    jimbobborg

    jimbobborg

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    Aug 2, 2010
    17,118
    Northern Virginia
    Zorros said:
    Have an opportunity to pick up a nice 38 sp colt cobra from the mid 50s at a reasonable price. Not fabulous condition but still very nice. 6 shot, alloy, 15oz small frame. Was thinking of it for pocket carry with std pressure ammo. Anyone have any thoughts on this revolver they would care to share?
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    I use Critical Defense ammunition in mine. Pocket carry is the way to go.

    Ammo Jon said:
    https://www.smith-wesson.com/firearms/model-610-10mm-revolver-4
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    I have one of these, too. Pocket carry is sub-optimal.
     
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