Colt King Cobra vs Smith & Wesson Model 642

Side-by-side technical comparison

Colt King Cobra

Colt King Cobra

HandgunsIn production

Smith & Wesson Model 642

HandgunsIn production

Overview

Spec

Colt King Cobra

Smith & Wesson Model 642

Manufacturer

Colt Manufacturing Company

Country

Production

1986–present

1990–present

Units produced

Unknown

Unknown

Specifications

Spec

Colt King Cobra

Smith & Wesson Model 642

Overall length

9.5 in (241 mm)

165 mm

Barrel length

3.0 in (76 mm)

47 mm

Weight

34 oz (964 g) unloaded

0.38 kg

Magazine capacity

6 (cylinder)

5 rounds

Action type

Double-action revolver

Double-action revolver

Trigger type

DA/SA

Double-action-only

Sights

Red ramp front, adjustable rear

Fixed front ramp and notch rear

Calibers

Colt King Cobra

.357 Magnum .38 Special

Smith & Wesson Model 642

.357 Magnum .38 Special

Colt King Cobra Smith & Wesson Model 642

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