The Colt King Cobra .357 Magnum 3-inch is a six-shot double-action/single-action revolver with a blued finish (Colt part no. KCOBRA-BB3BB). A 3-inch barrel adds a little sight radius and velocity over the 2-inch Carry model while still staying compact enough for everyday carry. The .357 Magnum chambering gives you flexibility for both carry and range use, and the revolver’s transfer bar mechanism adds a measure of safety when it is carried loaded. It is a straightforward, durable wheelgun for people who value simplicity.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .357 Magnum, a classic revolver cartridge with plenty of power for personal defense.
• The barrel is 3 inches, a middle length that balances concealability with a longer sight radius.
• Capacity is 6 rounds, a standard cylinder count for a .357 Magnum revolver.
• The action is double-action/single-action, so you can fire with a long pull or cock the hammer first.
• The finish is blued steel, a traditional look that protects the metal when it is kept lightly oiled.
• The safety system is a transfer bar mechanism, which blocks the firing pin from the hammer unless the trigger is pulled.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the barrel on this King Cobra? This King Cobra has a 3-inch barrel, chambered in .357 Magnum with a six-round cylinder and a blued finish.

Is it double action or single action? It is a double-action/single-action revolver, so every shot can be fired with a full trigger pull, or you can cock the hammer for a single-action shot.

What does a transfer bar do? A transfer bar sits between the hammer and the firing pin and only lets the hammer reach the firing pin when the trigger is pulled, which makes a revolver safer to carry fully loaded.

Buy the Colt King Cobra .357 Magnum Revolver, 3-Inch Barrel, Blued

A 3-inch barrel is the sweet spot for many revolver owners, short enough to carry and long enough to shoot well. This blued King Cobra fits that role, with a finish that sets it apart from the stainless models in the lineup. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and browse our revolvers for more.