{"id":202391,"date":"2024-05-17T18:05:19","date_gmt":"2024-05-17T23:05:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/?p=202391"},"modified":"2024-05-19T10:35:14","modified_gmt":"2024-05-19T15:35:14","slug":"new-colt-viper-nra-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/new-colt-viper-nra-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Colt&#8217;s Sleek New Viper &#8212; NRA 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The New Colt Viper! - NRA 2024\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Rf7ctkSB2-w?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"yoast-reading-time__wrapper\"><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-icon=\"clock\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:-0.1em\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M12 8v4l3 3m6-3a9 9 0 11-18 0 9 9 0 0118 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__spacer\" style=\"display:inline-block;width:1em\"><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__descriptive-text\">Estimated reading time:  <\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__reading-time\">2<\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__time-unit\"> minutes<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;ve got some exciting news from the Colt booth at the 2024 NRAAM in Dallas, TX. They&#8217;ve just rolled out their latest addition to the revolver family: the Colt Viper!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>Table of contents<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-a-fresh-take-on-a-classic-design\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"new-colt-viper-nra-2024\" title=\"Colt's Sleek New Viper -- NRA 2024\" data-level=\"2\">A Fresh Take on a Classic Design<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-smooth-operator\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"new-colt-viper-nra-2024\" title=\"Colt's Sleek New Viper -- NRA 2024\" data-level=\"2\">Smooth Operator<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-availability-and-pricing\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"new-colt-viper-nra-2024\" title=\"Colt's Sleek New Viper -- NRA 2024\" data-level=\"2\">Availability and Pricing<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-specs\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"new-colt-viper-nra-2024\" title=\"Colt's Sleek New Viper -- NRA 2024\" data-level=\"2\">Specs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-fresh-take-on-a-classic-design\">A Fresh Take on a Classic Design<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC06208-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"True holding to Colt Vipers.\" class=\"wp-image-202393\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC06208-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC06208-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC06208-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC06208-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC06208.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">What do you think of Colt&#8217;s new Viper?  <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Colt Viper comes in two barrel lengths, 3-inch and 4.25-inch, both boasting a new half-lug design. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This sleek update reduces weight and enhances concealability without sacrificing performance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Made from stainless steel, this full-size frame revolver steps up from the old lightweight .38 Special frame, now chambered in the powerful .357 Magnum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-smooth-operator\">Smooth Operator<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With an improved action, the Colt Viper offers a smoother shooting experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>True said the single-action trigger feels &#8220;fantastic,&#8221; and the revolver features U-Notch rear sights and classic American Walnut grips for that retro flair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-availability-and-pricing\">Availability and Pricing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC06197-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A Colt Viper pictured at NRA 2024. \" class=\"wp-image-202392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC06197-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC06197-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC06197-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC06197-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC06197.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">MSRP is $999.  <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Excited to get your hands on one? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Colt Viper will be available starting late June with a Manufacturer&#8217;s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $999. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-specs\">Specs <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Chambered: .357 Magnum<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Capacity: 6 Rounds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Frame Material: Stainless Steel&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Barrel Description: 1:14\u201d LH, 6 Groove&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Black Ramp Front Sight<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>U-Notch Rear Sight<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Double \/ Single Action<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Finish: Stainless Steel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grip: Traditional Walnut<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trigger Pull Double Action: 7-9.5 lbs (31-42N)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unloaded Weight: 26.9 oz<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MSRP: $999<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay tuned for more updates from Colt (<em>wink, wink<\/em>), and keep an eye out for the Viper hitting the market soon!  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