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Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Colt King Cobra Target, SKU: KCOBRA22-SP6RFO, is a precision-crafted revolver chambered in .22 LR, combining Colt’s renowned revolver heritage with modern enhancements tailored for competition and target shooting. Built on a robust stainless steel frame, the revolver features a 6-inch barrel that offers a longer sight radius, promoting improved accuracy and stability during extended range sessions. Its double-and single-action mechanism ensures smooth operation …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Colt Anaconda, introduced in 1990, marked the return of Colt's large-frame double-action revolvers after the discontinuation of the New Service in 1942. Based on the successful King Cobra design, the Anaconda featured a stainless steel construction and a transfer bar ignition-safety action, specifically engineered to handle the powerful .44 Magnum round. With a massive forged frame and heat-treated cylinder, it was built for maximum strength and durability. The Anaco …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: In 1942 Colt discontinued it's large-frame double-action revolver, the New Service. Colt would not build another large frame model until 1990 when it introduced the Colt Anaconda. The Anaconda was a stainless steel revolver based on the proven King Cobra revolver design, using a transfer bar ignition-safety action. The Anaconda was designed for unlimited use of .44 Magnum ammo and had a massive forged frame and cylinder heat treatment to provide maximum strength. It was …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The COP .357 is a 4-shot Derringer-type pistol chambered for .357 Magnum. The double-action weapon is about twice as wide and substantially heavier than the typical .25 automatic pistol. However, its relatively compact size and powerful cartridge made it an option for a defensive weapon or a police backup gun. It was designed by Robert Hillberg based on his earlier work on the Hillberg Insurgency Weapon. From 1983 to 1989, it was manufactured by the now-defunct COP Inc. …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: In 1942 Colt discontinued its large frame double action revolver, the New Service. Colt would not build another large frame model until 1990 when it introduced the Colt Anaconda. The Anaconda was a stainless steel revolver based on the proven King Cobra revolver design, using a transfer bar ignition-safety action. The Anaconda was specifically designed for unlimited use of .44 Magnum ammo and had a massive forged frame and cylinder heat treated to provide maximum strengt …