I still have the colt cobra bug,the fund flow is tight and i am considering trading in my S&W 332ti in 32H&R mag, gunsmith has a buyer for it for $400.00,he would get a 15%com. Cobra is $250.00 so the deal would give me an 80% condition vintage colt cobra 6 shot 38spl alloy frame, and $100.00 or so in my pocket. my problem is that it is what i want now, but if I do the deal will i be wondering later why i gave up a 21st century j frame for a old cobra? help me make up my mind, good or bad. (wife does not want to hear it any more.)
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need help colt cobra or s&w 332ti??
- Thread starter pocketman
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I don't know? When I was pretty active in shooting circles back in the days when---
We used to scorn the alloy frames. While they were lighter weight, they wouldn't hold up as well. Especially when ya shot hot loads thru um. (They got loose.) We always went for the all steel guns. Has the philosophy changed? Just curiuos?
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We used to scorn the alloy frames. While they were lighter weight, they wouldn't hold up as well. Especially when ya shot hot loads thru um. (They got loose.) We always went for the all steel guns. Has the philosophy changed? Just curiuos?
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Rocky Road
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Pocketman,
You first posted about that Cobra on 30 June and it is still galloping through your mind. WE know what you want, and YOU know what you want: You want to own that ole snake gun. The only remaining problem is how you're going to jusify the finances. I've had to juggle the "Wants" with the resources for over 40 years of gun fun, so I think I know where you are. If you just can't afford to buy the Cobra outright, well, it sounds as if you have THAT problem pretty well worked out, too.
Go ON, friend--make the swap. The .38 is more versatile, more powerful, and will CC just as well as the little .32. Put the hundred 'boot' into a set of comfortable stocks and reloading components and never look back. If you really want a .32 later on, they'll be available. But nice old Cobras are becoming scarcer every day.
There, now--Does that help any?
Best,
RR
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[This message has been edited by Rocky Road (edited July 08, 2000).]
[This message has been edited by Rocky Road (edited July 08, 2000).]
You first posted about that Cobra on 30 June and it is still galloping through your mind. WE know what you want, and YOU know what you want: You want to own that ole snake gun. The only remaining problem is how you're going to jusify the finances. I've had to juggle the "Wants" with the resources for over 40 years of gun fun, so I think I know where you are. If you just can't afford to buy the Cobra outright, well, it sounds as if you have THAT problem pretty well worked out, too.
Go ON, friend--make the swap. The .38 is more versatile, more powerful, and will CC just as well as the little .32. Put the hundred 'boot' into a set of comfortable stocks and reloading components and never look back. If you really want a .32 later on, they'll be available. But nice old Cobras are becoming scarcer every day.
There, now--Does that help any?
Best,
RR
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---The Second Amendment ensures the rest of the Bill of Rights---
[This message has been edited by Rocky Road (edited July 08, 2000).]
[This message has been edited by Rocky Road (edited July 08, 2000).]
Rocky Road
Retired Screen Name
Pocketman--Much depends on exact vintage of the Cobra--Did you ever get the serial number? I'll be happy to look up date of manufacture for you. I am prety sure there were at least three differen frame lengths/types for the Cobra--First model had frame all the way to the bottom. Second had wood meeting beneath grip frame, but still same profile stocks. Third incoporated a filler behind trigger guard, I think, like the late Detective Special and Viper.
Best bet is to just take the revolver to a gun show , leave off the handles, and shop around for stocks. DO not yield to temptation to swap in the factoy stocks on some aftermarket stuff. The new ones may be far more comfortable, but having originals on hand far inceases resale value of any gun, especially the 40--50 year old ones.
Given possible variations, I'd just wait on buying anything. I bought a Birami (??) Hip Grip for my Agent at SHOT Show in Dallas several years ago. Turned out they wouldn't fit because I had a first year production gun and they changed the stocks after only two years.
Sure hope the Cobra does well for you. If you are in any was dissatisfied, don't worry--I'll give you a crisp,new hundred dollar bill for it. AND pay shipping to my dealer. AND send flowers on Sam Colt's birthday.
Best,
RR
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---The Second Amendment ensures the rest of the Bill of Rights---
Best bet is to just take the revolver to a gun show , leave off the handles, and shop around for stocks. DO not yield to temptation to swap in the factoy stocks on some aftermarket stuff. The new ones may be far more comfortable, but having originals on hand far inceases resale value of any gun, especially the 40--50 year old ones.
Given possible variations, I'd just wait on buying anything. I bought a Birami (??) Hip Grip for my Agent at SHOT Show in Dallas several years ago. Turned out they wouldn't fit because I had a first year production gun and they changed the stocks after only two years.
Sure hope the Cobra does well for you. If you are in any was dissatisfied, don't worry--I'll give you a crisp,new hundred dollar bill for it. AND pay shipping to my dealer. AND send flowers on Sam Colt's birthday.
Best,
RR
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---The Second Amendment ensures the rest of the Bill of Rights---