The Worst Pistol Ever??? (The Ladies Home Companion)

Published on July 18, 2022
Duration: 14:30

The Cobray Ladies Home Companion is a unique 12-round rotary magazine pistol chambered in .45 Colt and .410 shotgun shells. While it offers a fun range experience with its unusual design and ability to fire both pistol and shotgun rounds, its extremely long and heavy trigger pull, coupled with significant weight, makes it impractical for its intended 'home companion' purpose. The review highlights its novelty as a collector's item rather than a functional firearm.

Quick Summary

The Cobray Ladies Home Companion is a 12-round rotary magazine pistol chambered in .45 Colt and .410 shotgun shells. Its main drawbacks include an extremely long and heavy trigger pull, significant weight, and a rudimentary safety mechanism, making it impractical for its intended purpose.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro Skit & Back Pain
  2. 01:24Introducing the Cobray Ladies Home Companion
  3. 02:15Technical Overview: Rotary Drum & Calibers
  4. 03:19Shooting .45 Colt: Trigger Pull & Weight
  5. 05:06Shooting .410 Shotgun Shells
  6. 06:18Target Destruction with Birdshot & Buckshot
  7. 11:3412-Round Mag Dump into Slime
  8. 13:04Conclusion: Practicality vs. Novelty

Frequently Asked Questions

What caliber is the Cobray Ladies Home Companion pistol?

The Cobray Ladies Home Companion is chambered to fire both .45 Colt cartridges and .410 shotgun shells, making it a versatile, albeit unusual, firearm.

What are the main drawbacks of the Cobray Ladies Home Companion?

Key drawbacks include an extremely long and heavy trigger pull that hinders accuracy, significant overall weight, and a safety mechanism that merely rotates the drum, making it impractical for its intended 'home companion' role.

How many rounds does the Cobray Ladies Home Companion hold?

The Cobray Ladies Home Companion features a 12-round rotary drum magazine, allowing for a substantial capacity compared to many single-shot or smaller capacity firearms of its era.

Is the Cobray Ladies Home Companion considered a good self-defense firearm?

No, due to its significant design flaws like the heavy trigger pull, weight, and questionable safety mechanism, it is generally not considered a practical or reliable self-defense firearm, leaning more towards a novelty or collector's item.

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