The Colt Cobra is a double-action/single-action revolver chambered in .38 Special +P with a 2-inch barrel. It has a 6-round cylinder and ships with Hogue rubber grips. The finish is matte stainless steel on the barrel, cylinder, and frame. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Colt 
• Model: Cobra 
• Caliber: .38 Special +P 
• Action: DA/SA 
• Capacity: 6 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 2 inches 
• Color/Finish: Stainless 
   

Detailed Features 

• Matte stainless steel barrel, cylinder, and frame 
• Fiber optic front sight 
• Hogue rubber grips for recoil absorption 
• 6-round cylinder rated for .38 Special +P 
• Compact snub-nose configuration

Owners who carry the 2-inch Cobra point to its compact size as the primary reason they chose it. The snub-nose configuration disappears well in a pocket or IWB holster, and the stainless finish requires less maintenance anxiety in daily carry conditions. The DA pull on the short barrel is manageable, though most report that it rewards practice to shoot accurately at any distance beyond close range.

The fiber optic front sight is frequently mentioned as a pleasant surprise on a snubby. It helps with sight acquisition in mixed lighting, though some owners note that a recessed or shrouded design would make it more snag-resistant for pocket draw. The Hogue grips split opinion: comfortable under recoil, but they add width that affects concealability for some.

The Cobra name carries weight for collectors and brand-loyal buyers, and that feeds into the price conversation. Some find the premium over competing snub-nose revolvers hard to justify on pure utility grounds. Others treat it as a quality purchase they expect to keep long-term, and satisfaction in that group tends to be high.