Tavor vs. King Cobra: And the winner is...

Published on December 29, 2015
Duration: 6:26

The video compares the Tavor rifle and Colt King Cobra revolver, ultimately leading to the purchase of a Smith & Wesson 686 Plus Performance Center revolver and a Sig Sauer P229 Legion pistol. The speaker found the King Cobra to be overpriced and mediocre compared to the Python, and the Tavor potentially overpriced with an updated model imminent. The S&W 686 Plus is highlighted for its aesthetics, trigger, and tight lock-up, while the P229 Legion is praised as a great semi-auto.

Quick Summary

The Yankee Marshal's video compares the Tavor and Colt King Cobra, ultimately leading to the purchase of a Smith & Wesson 686 Plus Performance Center revolver and a Sig Sauer P229 Legion pistol. He found the King Cobra to be overpriced and mediocre, and the Tavor potentially overpriced with a new model expected. The S&W 686 Plus is lauded for its aesthetics and performance, with both new firearms costing less than the initially considered options.

Chapters

  1. 00:11Introduction: The Dilemma
  2. 00:32The Poll: Tavor vs. King Cobra
  3. 01:34Poll Results Analysis
  4. 02:15The Unexpected Purchase: S&W 686 Plus
  5. 02:56Why Not the King Cobra?
  6. 03:38Praise for the S&W 686 Plus
  7. 04:10S&W 686 Plus as Concealed Carry
  8. 04:51The Value Proposition: Two Guns for Less
  9. 05:18Final Verdict: S&W 686 Plus & P229 Legion

Frequently Asked Questions

What firearms were compared in The Yankee Marshal's video?

The video initially presented a choice between the Tavor rifle and the Colt King Cobra revolver. However, the speaker ultimately purchased a Smith & Wesson 686 Plus Performance Center revolver and a Sig Sauer P229 Legion pistol, finding them to be better value.

Why did The Yankee Marshal choose not to buy the Colt King Cobra?

The speaker found the Colt King Cobra to be a mediocre firearm, inferior to the Colt Python, and overpriced on the secondary market. He also noted that they often fail to sell due to inflated prices.

What are the key features of the Smith & Wesson 686 Plus Performance Center?

The S&W 686 Plus Performance Center is a seven-shot, .357 Magnum revolver praised for its attractive aesthetics, including a slab-side barrel and unfluted cylinder. It features an excellent trigger, tight lock-up, and good barrel alignment.

How did the final purchases compare in price to the Tavor or King Cobra?

The speaker managed to buy both the Smith & Wesson 686 Plus Performance Center and the Sig Sauer P229 Legion for less money than he would have spent on either the Tavor or the Colt King Cobra individually.

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