Colt Cobra in .22lr

[PsYcHo SqUiRrEl]

Just looking for some opinions. I inherited a Colt Cobra in .22lr, 3in barrel, from my late grandfather. It probably had no more than 12 rounds shot through it when I got it. It's in 99% or better shape and I have shot a box of ammo through it since I've had it.

Here is the question: If it were your gun, would you keep shooting it or turn it into a safe queen?

I usually carry a S&W 640 and with the cost of ammo these days I think the Colt would be a nice gun to plink with and get more practice in. I would probably only take it to the range so as not to wear the finish or anything. Since it has already been shot, as long as I maintain it I don't think the value would go down much would it? Not that I'm thinking of getting rid of it or anything. Anyway, let's hear some opinions.

 

[bigcraig]

Shoot it, thats why it was built.

With it being a family heirloom, that you will never sell, there is no reason to not enjoy it.

 

[jy951]

I'd keep it in the safe and get something cheaper to shoot. Things like that are somewhat priceless and you may want to keep it in excellent shape.

 

[dice dealer]

My father gave me his 3 guns while he is still alive so i can enjoy them , he no longer shoots ,( he is disabled now )

The first a 22 rifle , the first gun i ever shot , a 12 ga shotgun .The first shotgun i ever shot and a revolver , again the first i ever shot ..

none of the 3 is highly prized as a collectable But they are all priceless to me personally ..

Allthough i handle them with great care i do still and always will take them out ocasionally and enjoy them , if something shou;d happen to one of them i would fix it and still enjoy it

 

[KPierce]

I would say to treat it nice and take it out and shoot it once in a while

 

[johnsonap]

Why own a gun if not to shoot? keep it well maintained and cleaned. not using a gun is harder on it than using it for it's intended purpose...happy plinking