Cobra 9mm Compact Pistol

[charlie fox]

Does anyone have any experiences with these? I have the chance to pick one up for about $100. Is it worth it? Thanks!

[0dBm]

Charlie,

No experience but a few questions:
Is that a stainless slide?
Is that a polymer frame?
What is the mag capacity?

I like the clean lines. The profile reminds me of a Kel-Tec.

Post some observations if you end up getting one.

[charlie fox]

It does look and function like a Keltec. The slide appears to be stainless and the frame is plastic. It hold 10 rds in the magazine and is double action only. I'm looking to see if it is at least as reliable as the P11.

[gearloose]

I can't tell from the photo but if thwe gun is made by the same Cobra company that makes other low price pistols I would not buy this gun. The company cobra produces what those of us in the business refer to as throw aways and the police refer to as drop guns. They are made to be used once and tossed at the scene of the crime.
If you are thinking about self protection look for a good used gun in 38spec. or 9mm. If your looking for a house gun buy a shotgun.
Don't bet your life on a cheap handgun.

[Jim101]

+1 with gearloose on the Cobra. Buy the new Ket-Tec 9mm for ~$250 at most gun shows, I'll be looking for one next weekend. I have a Kel-Tec .32 that is my summer carry, very good gun, the 9mm is just a little bigger...

Jim

[adorable_harree]

I agree. I had a Jennings in .22 when I was 18. Utterly useless. A drop gun.