The Colt King Cobra is a .357 Magnum revolver on Colt's larger I-frame, distinct from the smaller D-frame Cobra. The original King Cobra was produced from 1986 to 1998. Colt reintroduced the King Cobra in 2019 with a new, modernized design featuring a stainless finish, rubber grip, and 3" barrel. The reintroduced King Cobra fills the gap between the compact Cobra (.38 Special) and the larger Python (.357 Magnum), offering the Python's caliber in a slightly smaller and more affordable package. Type: Revolver Action: DA/SA Caliber: .357 Magnum Capacity: 6 Year introduced: 1986, USA Weight: 28.8 oz Overall length: 8.25" Status: Active Intended use: home_defense, duty, collector