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2/8/2026 9:51:51 PM EDT
Guys what is your thoughts. Looked at one the other day and man it felt good. Got a rossi 63 and I love the 3 inch.
2/9/2026 8:56:21 PM EDT
[#1]
The owners over on the Colt Forum think very highly of the new Viper.
2/10/2026 11:02:30 AM EDT
[#2]
Have one.  Love it.  BUT, I have a fetish for three inch guns.  I've been told seek help for it.

I had a three inch King Cobra first.  Then the Viper came out and I went that direction.  Sold the KC to a friend so it stayed in the family.  

The one gripe is the odd shape of the trigger guard.  Not sure why Colt did that.  Strictly a cosmetic thing.
2/10/2026 8:39:51 PM EDT
[#3]
The new Colt action needs the trigger guard shape to prevent pinching the trigger finger.
Kahr Arms uses a similar shape for the same reason....

2/27/2026 12:48:24 AM EDT
[#4]
I have one. It's very balanced, it reminds me a lot of the old Police Positive and Detective Special. It's butter smooth in double action. Sights are basic, but it isn't really a target gun in the first place. Overall, it is the smallest 357 I'd comfortably carry and am able to shoot 357s through without totally punishing my wrist.
3/15/2026 2:30:35 PM EDT
[#5]
One of the things I have read is that the factory grips smash your knuckle between them and the trigger guard when shooting.  Anyone experience this?

I bought a Cobra Special (the DLC retro looking one) last summer and I love it.  My first Colt revolver. I've been looking at the 3" Viper.

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