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Post by Admin on Feb 21, 2013 13:27:01 GMT -5
 This is my new cobra cb380. I have put around 50 rounds through it now. The only issue I have had with the gun so far is the screws lightening up on me. This is not a big issue, as it is easy to re tighten the screws back in. Now there is some problems on the satin nickel finish. There is some bubbles in the finish on a few spots, but the finish feels durable enough to allow years of use. I plan on purchasing the 38 special barrel as well as the 32 hr mag barrel in the near future. |
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Post by 356 on Feb 23, 2013 9:03:23 GMT -5
Congrats on the new cobra. The finish on most of the cobra's is "so so" at best. I have had the best luck with the black powdercoat finish. The chrome looks great, but is also prone to bubbles and flaking.
How's the trigger pull? I had a 9mm a few years ago that was HEAVY (i.e., 24#). My current Derringer, a 32 acp is about 12#, and I have a new 9mm in inventory that is also about 12#, or "Just Right" IMO.
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Post by Admin on Feb 23, 2013 10:02:42 GMT -5
The pull isn't to bad, I have not put a gauge on it. Its heavy and was a little hard at first but it's smoothed out quite a bit since I have gotten it. I would like to get one of the smaller standard frames in a 22 magnum eventually.
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Post by kiln on Mar 3, 2013 8:27:45 GMT -5
Quick question, is the chamber open enough that you can use .38sp shot shells in these things? I've seen lots of these derringers around but I'm kind of a sucker for guns that can easily be used for multiple purposes.
When I bought my Arminius .357 revolver, I mainly bought it with the intention to use shotshells for snakes and similar pests out of it because of the 6" barrel. The $150 price tag dragged me in. The price is similarly attractive on the Cobra derringers.
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Post by bandit on Mar 3, 2013 22:05:47 GMT -5
I think I can answer this question since I have both 38spl and 380 in these. No, you cannot. The 380 is a rimless round, where the 38 spl is a rimmed round. Not to mention a huge difference in length of casing. They do however sell barrels in the various calibers that can be changed out in a matter of minutes. I think the barrels run around 50.00
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Post by kiln on Mar 4, 2013 9:33:31 GMT -5
I think I can answer this question since I have both 38spl and 380 in these. No, you cannot. The 380 is a rimless round, where the 38 spl is a rimmed round. Not to mention a huge difference in length of casing. They do however sell barrels in the various calibers that can be changed out in a matter of minutes. I think the barrels run around 50.00 It took me a second to figure out what you were talking about there. Sorry I actually for some reason mistook the pictured gun for the .38sp model. That's why I was asking that question. I definitely understand the difference between .380/.38sp and why they don't interchange. Basically what I was trying to find out is if the .38sp model derringer will accept the .38sp shotshells. I've heard that some .38sp derringers won't accept .38sp shotshells because of the way the chamber is designed. Still though you may be able to answer my question about the Cobra .38 model since you have one. |
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Post by bandit on Mar 4, 2013 11:15:19 GMT -5
Ah, now your question makes sense, I was tired and not feeling well last night so I may have misunderstood to begin with.
Not sure about the shot shells, I would think if they are 38spl they would work. I will see if there are any to be found in my area and pick some up to check if so.
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Post by Admin on Mar 4, 2013 19:20:00 GMT -5
In the manual for the cobra derringers it states. "The .38 Special Derringer is not chambered for shot shells" Now, I do not know if anyone has tried it out or if a certain type of shot shell would work.
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