Today we are going to talk about the new Colt Cobra. The revolver is still a popular firearm for self-defense and the new Colt Cobra has some great features, which makes it ideal for carry.

First off, it has a nice form-fitting designed rubber stock. You know most people who carry these now want to use +P ammunition, but with small stocks on the gun it can be hard to control. So, this grip works out well.  

Also, the front sight comes with a fiber optic. It's also available with a Tritium night sight, which is also very easy for the end-user to change.

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One of the major features that a lot of people like about the revolver design is that it is very easy to figure out whether it's loaded or not. Simply look in the charge holes. If there is nothing in it, you know the condition of your gun. It’s very safe for a lot of users.

Now, there are a couple of things you need to understand about the revolver techniques that are different than the auto-loading pistol.

One in particular that most people don’t seem to realize is that you can pin the trigger. That’s when you pull the trigger and slowly ease it to the reset point, but if you do this, you can lock the gun up, and it won't fire.

Another thing about carrying a revolver is that it may have a hammer spur. Now, the original Colt Cobra came with a hammer shroud, but the modern Cobra has a hammer spur.

The spur makes it easy to cock the gun if you want to shoot a precise single-action shot, but you must be careful of snagging if you’re carrying your revolver in the pocket, like many people do.

If you carry it in the pocket, that hammer spur can catch and snag on the draw.

So, a takeaway from this session: When you reach in your pocket to grab the revolver, put your thumb right on the back of the hammer spur, so the hammer spur is protected. Then, no snag, and you’re ready to go. So, remember that, with this design, thumb on the back of the hammer spur, and you’ll have a flawless draw.

I’ve got a skill drill for you to check out, too. It's called the Ace Drill.

For the Ace Drill the target is a six-inch circle. Stand at six yards, and then fire six shots in six seconds drawing from the pocket.

Let's give it a try.

Not too bad of a target! I did fairly well with my new Colt Cobra, and that makes it easy with the butter smooth double-action.

The Ace Drill is a skill drill, but you may want to start off from the pocket drawing and firing one shot, and move on from there. Just be sure you’ve got them in the circle, and then add two shots and three shots, and build up to six. It's worth practicing.

If you can pass this drill, you’re good to go with the sidearm you carry, and the new Colt Cobra makes it easy.