Wheelgun Wednesday: The Colt BOA Is Back

April 21, 2026
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Forty years is a long time to pine for a wheelgun, but the wait is over: CNC Firearms and Colt's Manufacturing have teamed up to resurrect the legendary Colt BOA, a snake-inspired powerhouse that first slithered onto the scene in 1985 as a ultra-limited run. Back then, Colt produced just a whisper of these bad boys—fewer than 1,000 by most counts—making them a holy grail for collectors who geek out over Python-adjacent engineering with a twist: that innovative Boa Constrictor Action (BOA), blending double-action smoothness with single-action precision via a unique rebounding hammer and floating firing pin setup. This wasn't just another revolver; it was Colt's bold experiment in ergonomics and reliability, chambered in .357 Magnum with a 6-inch barrel that screamed target king while whispering concealed carry viper thanks to its sleek lines and checkered wood grips. What makes this revival more than nostalgia porn? In a market flooded with polymer striker-fired wonders, bringing back the BOA signals Colt's savvy pivot toward the wheelgun renaissance—a direct nod to 2A enthusiasts craving mechanical artistry over disposable plastic. CNC Firearms' modern manufacturing wizardry ensures these reboots will be CNC-precision milled from stainless steel, likely with upgraded internals for flawless cycling and contemporary sights, all while preserving that '80s soul. Priced accessibly (rumors swirl around $1,500-$2,000), this isn't a collector's vault queen; it's a shooter poised to dominate IDPA Revolver division, steel challenge stages, and backyard plinking sessions. For the 2A community, it's a win: more heritage iron means broader appeal to newbies turned off by Glock monotony, reinforcing that revolvers aren't relics—they're reliable, no-magazine-malfunction machines that embody American ingenuity. The implications ripple outward. Colt's collab with CNC could spark a wave of legacy revivals, pressuring S&W and Ruger to dust off their own archives. In an era of ATF overreach and import bans, domestic production like this fortifies supply chains and keeps blue-collar machining skills alive. Wheelgun Wednesday just got a venomous upgrade—grab one before they constrict supply again. Who's ready to coil and strike?

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Forty years is a long time to pine for a wheelgun, but the wait is over: CNC Firearms and Colt’s Manufacturing have teamed up to resurrect the legendary Colt BOA, a snake-inspired powerhouse that first slithered onto the scene in 1985 as a ultra-limited run. Back then, Colt produced just a whisper of these bad boys—fewer than 1,000 by most counts—making them a holy grail for collectors who geek out over Python-adjacent engineering with a twist: that innovative Boa Constrictor Action (BOA), blending double-action smoothness with single-action precision via a unique rebounding hammer and floating firing pin setup. This wasn’t just another revolver; it was Colt’s bold experiment in ergonomics and reliability, chambered in .357 Magnum with a 6-inch barrel that screamed target king while whispering concealed carry viper thanks to its sleek lines and checkered wood grips.

What makes this revival more than nostalgia porn? In a market flooded with polymer striker-fired wonders, bringing back the BOA signals Colt’s savvy pivot toward the wheelgun renaissance—a direct nod to 2A enthusiasts craving mechanical artistry over disposable plastic. CNC Firearms’ modern manufacturing wizardry ensures these reboots will be CNC-precision milled from stainless steel, likely with upgraded internals for flawless cycling and contemporary sights, all while preserving that ’80s soul. Priced accessibly (rumors swirl around $1,500-$2,000), this isn’t a collector’s vault queen; it’s a shooter poised to dominate IDPA Revolver division, steel challenge stages, and backyard plinking sessions. For the 2A community, it’s a win: more heritage iron means broader appeal to newbies turned off by Glock monotony, reinforcing that revolvers aren’t relics—they’re reliable, no-magazine-malfunction machines that embody American ingenuity.

The implications ripple outward. Colt’s collab with CNC could spark a wave of legacy revivals, pressuring S&W and Ruger to dust off their own archives. In an era of ATF overreach and import bans, domestic production like this fortifies supply chains and keeps blue-collar machining skills alive. Wheelgun Wednesday just got a venomous upgrade—grab one before they constrict supply again. Who’s ready to coil and strike?

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