The Colt King Cobra Target is a double-action/single-action .22 LR revolver built around a 3-inch vented rib barrel and a 10-round swing-out cylinder. Its carbon steel frame carries a blued finish on both frame and cylinder, and it wears a black Hogue Overmolded rubber grip. The layout gives shooters a manageable rimfire revolver suited to range work and training. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Colt 
• Model: King Cobra Target 
• Caliber: .22 LR 
• Action: DA/SA 
• Capacity: 10 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 3 inches 
• Frame Material: Carbon steel 
• Finish: Blued 
• Overall Length: 13 inches 
   

Detailed Features 

• Fiber optic front sight paired with an adjustable rear sight for a clear, repeatable sight picture 
• Vented rib barrel on a carbon steel frame with a 1:16-inch rifling twist 
• Black Hogue Overmolded rubber grip for a cushioned, secure hold 
• Swing-out cylinder loads and unloads all 10 rounds at once 
• Exposed hammer supports both single-action and double-action trigger pulls

Owners of the King Cobra line generally trust Colt's modern build quality, and the .22 LR version carries the same solid lockup and smooth double-action pull that the centerfire King Cobra earned a reputation for. The fiber optic front sight draws consistent praise for making the gun easy to see quickly, though a few shooters find the factory trigger heavier in double-action than they expect from a rimfire training gun.

As a carry-and-plink piece, the 3-inch barrel and Hogue rubber grip make the revolver comfortable to hold through long range sessions, and the compact swing-out cylinder is easy to load and unload between strings. Some shooters who buy it specifically as a low-recoil trainer for new shooters like that it mimics the feel of a full-size Colt revolver without the muzzle blast.

Value opinions split a bit. Buyers coming from cheaper rimfire revolvers see it as a step up in fit and finish, while collectors who already own Colt centerfire revolvers view the .22 LR King Cobra mainly as a practice companion rather than a standalone purchase. Aftermarket grips and sights for the platform are limited compared to more common .22 revolvers, which some owners note when looking to customize.