A new King Cobra from Colt.

[CaptJack]

What is the realistic street price on these new cobra's.

 

[G1GRANDEUR]

don't know whats better, but with that price range, i think kimber has better look and finish.

 

[CaptJack]

So you are referring to the new Kimber Wheel gun then. I've seen it in some stores. I love Kimber I have 3 1911's but I'm not sure about the Kimber wheel gun. I'd like to see some range reports from someone who's had it a while

 

[Scout 38S]

Handled a new Cobra in a gun shop a while back, I was unimpressed.
Seems like Charter Arms quality control defects were stamped with a PONY and sent out the back.....

You just wish you had the money to buy a new Cobra.

 

[PNWguy]

I have read about the polishing done when Colt's was making the Python.
Very few Men did all the polishing.

And apparently today Colt still has at least one expert polisher.
They must. The SAA's have beautifully polished barrels and other parts.

But that's a very small production number gun. You can bet no high volume revolver will ever get that kind of finish again.

It's sad really.

I worked for Ruger in Prescott, AZ for a few months back in 2013 while going through my divorce and getting ready to move back to Idaho.

They employed mostly temp employees through SOS Staffing.

The process was that you applied with SOS, took a written test, and based on the test results, you were placed somewhere on the production floor.

Lowest scoring people were placed in the polishing department and paid $8.50 an hour. Highest scorers were made CNC Operators at $11.50 an hour.

The finish I've seen on Ruger firearms made in Prescott reflects this.