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I have a Colt King Cobra that was left to me after my father died. Its a 2" snub, stainless and has less that 100 rounds through it. Ive shot it and while its a great home defense gun, the short barrel makes it a joke at the range. Id like to put a 6" barrel on it. How hard(really) would it be to find a barrel and change it out? Bear in mind, Ive never done this before and my feelings won't get hurt if you say, "take it to someone who knows what they are doing" Hugh Pro Staff for: In Natures Image Taxidermy | ||
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Changing the barrel on a Colt isn't a do-it-yourself job. It requires lathe work to match the new barrel to the frame. I've been a toolmaker for many years, and never felt like taking on the task of rebarreling a revolver. By the time you pay to have it done, you'll have almost half the cost of another pistol in it. If it had not belonged to your father, I would have suggested that you try to trade it for a 6". Trading would the the cheapest method for a longer barrel. Nashcat | |||
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Nashcat, That's why I come on here, for the good advice. My dad had a .38 special that he asked me to sell for him and get him the 357. He wanted the 2" barrel as it would fit in his cigar box next to his bed as a home protection. I tried to get him to go with the 4" or 6" but he wouldn't have it. Now its 15ish years old, and has limited usability. I think it would be a great gun, loaded down with .38sp loads for my 12 year old. But with the 2" barrel it really snaps on recoil and you cant hit anything beyond 10-15 yards Hugh Pro Staff for: In Natures Image Taxidermy | |||
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Hugh I'm not being funny but i have a Ruger speed 6 with 2 1/2" barrel and can bust clay's at 25 yards with all day! try some soft .38 reload's and lots of practice for your 12 year old. the colt is a nice gun it would be a shame to change it! | |||
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Thanks Mate, I think it can be a "fun" gun and my boy loves to shoot. He has a little .22 auto rifle that we have shooting contests with. We shoot thumb tacks at 25 yards and he really loves it. But he gets frustrated when he misses and the short aiming length on a 2" barrel is frustrating for him. But at least we get to shooot together. Hugh Pro Staff for: In Natures Image Taxidermy | |||
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have a 3" ruger service six; understand the frustration! shoot it off a pistol rest to get use to where the front sight should be on target at 15 yds. also it is helping me shoot better using 2 hands. started at 7 yds, working on 15 yds. i use 38 spl. wadcutter reloads, good training for me. | |||
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If it has sentimental value, I would accept what it is. Use it as is or make it a safe queen. Someday you may need a bedside gun. If not, I agree it would be a lot easier to sell and buy what you want. No doubt about it, small short revolvers don't aim as well as full size ones. But they do fit in cigar boxes! | |||
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