The Colt King Cobra Target is a double-action revolver chambered in .357 Magnum with a 4.25-inch barrel. It has a matte stainless steel finish on the barrel, cylinder, and frame, and comes with black Hogue overmolded grips. Capacity is 6 rounds. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Colt 
• Model: King Cobra Target 
• Caliber: .357 Magnum 
• Capacity: 6 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 4.25 inches 
• Color/Finish: Matte Stainless Steel 
   

Detailed Features 

• Matte stainless finish on barrel, cylinder, and frame 
• Black Hogue overmolded grip 
• 4.25-inch barrel 
• 6-round cylinder 
• "Target" configuration with adjustable sights implied by the model designation

Owners of the King Cobra Target gravitate toward it specifically for the matte stainless finish and the target-grade configuration. The Hogue overmolded grip gets consistent positive feedback for managing .357 Magnum recoil during longer shooting sessions.

The action is a common discussion point. Most owners find the double-action pull smooth for a factory revolver, though some note it requires a break-in period before the trigger settles. Single-action operation for deliberate target work is considered a strength of the platform.

Colt's return to the revolver market draws both brand loyalty and scrutiny. Buyers who came from Smith & Wesson or Ruger often compare cylinder lockup and barrel-to-cylinder gap directly. The King Cobra Target generally holds up in those comparisons, though pricing puts it in a tier where expectations run high and any fit-and-finish variation draws more attention than it might on a budget revolver.