Frame Material: Stainless Steel In 1980 I saw a sidebar ad in one of the gun mags with a photo of the newly available 8 barrel. It deserves all the hype created by its release. Of course, if I didnt like it, there would be plenty of other fan boys to sell the guns off to. And this Python just might be the one gun I need to add to the herd. This is a better, more accurate, and better written review than what I have seen at Guns and Ammo or other big gun books. But, I just dont like to pull on the cylinder release. You just have to work at it. I am dissatisfied customer, as much as how Colts customer service treated me as anything else. But how many of those turds floating in swimming pools are actually just Baby Ruth chocolate bars? Now it looks fantastic and it functions properly. With the crappy rollout, I decided to get a Super Redhawk instead..now if only I could find somewhere to shoot. Many folks think that Colt has lost the level of expertise and attention to detail necessary to produce that finish. That depends entirely on what you are looking to do. But the ability to interchange the front sights, as well as backwards compatibility with the old Python grips gives this revolver a leg up on the competition. The mainspring is the same V-type as the King Cobra. Buy Colt Python 2020 ENGRAVED Royal Snake Scale by Altamont 4.25" .357 Mag: GunBroker is the largest seller of Revolvers Pistols Guns & Firearms All: 973467538 . The subject comes up sometimes when re-finishing post-64 Winchester 94s. The Colt Python is the legendary production revolver and requires no introduction. Lyman oven makes around a 190 grain mold. I tested the new Python next to the original Python. $ 1,399.00. Lots of great detail, good pics, and I think a honest critical analysis of what you really saw vs Internet myth or focusing on early production miscues. Rosin can be made from many types of starting materials, including flower, kief and bubble hash either dried or fresh frozen. Great looking revolver! Like the King Cobra, its a brushed stainless like nobody elses. Same comment for 1903s and A3s. Unfortunately, there was an almost four month gap between when I got to shoot the 6 gun and the shorter barreled model. The same feeler gauge that measured .003 wouldnt quite fit in the new Python. I am completely up front about how big of a fan I am of Colt. All groups were shot in single-action, seated off a bag at 25 yards, and the listed groups are averages of five rounds shot over four shot strings. You seem a little giddy in your review. Offered in two barrel lengths, in 2020 Colt has given the world a 6" and a 4.25" barrel. Not good. These days, high performance JHPs mean that while semi-autos still cant keep up with enormous hunting cartridge revolvers, they are more than good enough to compete against .38 SPL self-defense revolvers. A 178 H&G is going to be a tough find. But aint nothin wrong with some .45 ACP in a good 1911 or a Glock-style pistol (e. g. Ruger SR45). However, Colt took the. As of this writing, Colt says they have produced about 5,000 Pythons and they are split about evenly in barrel lengths. I knew they would sell out fast, and that it would likely be quite a while before the Colt marketing department got me a gun to review. And a great shooter. Ill let that sink in for a moment. Silky smooth trigger. The worst shooting group was also an Armscor 158 gr FMJ round. Now what they need to do is develop a 8-shot 357/38 revolver for competition shooters, like Ruger did with the Super GP100. Unequivocally yes. Nah. Never enough. When you pull the hammer back, you know this is something special. 1 selling revolver among FFLs using the services of GunBroker.com in 2020. Great review Jon. Feeding issues plague Semi-Autos due to magazine issues, ammo differences, and wear items. Slightly gritty. This revolver was manufactured with a variety of barrel lengths. The second issue I have is when you mention price. I read what I thought you meant rather than what you wrote, because what you wrote is dumb. The full under-lug, combined with those rib vents complete a certain stout elegance. And high-qualityrosinis just that. The big change is that Colt ditched the hammer block. Holsters need to be leather with some carving, basketweave is a good old school look. I have fond memories of my youth shooting several Pythons. Ill have to pass, thank you very much. It appears the sights are interchangeable, although obviously they are at different heights. Best review Ive seen here in a LONG time. pweserge, spoken like someone long on theory and little real world experience. Colt redesigned the Python in order to reinforce the frame at the top where it gets stressed the most under fire to make it even more durable. They were, and are still, fast to draw, fast to fire, and with a competent marksman, sure to strike the intended target. The small print in Aurebesh on the dial reads Made on Lothal which was a farming planet in the outer rim where the Empire installed mining and production facilities. The Pythons adjustable rear sight is very similar to the original. I tested both a 6 and a 4.25 trigger. Without the trigger holding the transfer bar up behind the firing pin there is no way for the hammer to contact the transfer bar or firing pin. Dont mind the negative Nancys who are complaining. Then they released the King Cobra and we could see the writing on the wall. Hahahahha Man, it was atrocious. The grips, with about 60% of the side surfaces checkered, never slipped or failed in any way. That may be good for Canadians, but not so great for those of us who can easily find holsters for 4 guns that may not fit just right with that extra 1/4 of barrel. We are of accord. I much preferred the S&W Model 27 for looks, and the Ruger Redhawk for pure brute strength. The Python was given the expected Colt blue, with an even finer grade of polish as the last step, to produce the Royal Blue Colt finish. Weight: 46 oz. Yup! Um The double-action revolver predates metallic cartridges. Still I want it in Royal Blue as thats the hipster gun owner way. The single action trigger on that gun measured at 4lbs 8.2oz and the double action measured at 9lb 2.7oz. Colt said that of all of the guns they had produced, only about 25 had been returned for any mechanical reliability issue. COLT MAKE THIS ONE AGAIN. Finally, our impatience was rewarded when, earlier this year, Colt released the 6 and 4.25 Pythons. In fact I prefer S&W revolvers to any other. Colt tells us the Pythons have been in production since November in order to fill the supply chain before the announcement. Heck of a startup for a 1600 dollar revolver, if you ask me. Until this new generation, I struggled with the staging of the Colt trigger, and therefore preferred the Smith & Wesson style. $1500 may be a lot now, but $729.95 was a lot in 1990. The tests from Colt showed that they did not jar loose in recoil, so the defective guns were probably not tightened down property at the factory. Barrel Length: 4.25 in. 6 gun makes fast double action follow-up shots feel natural. In any barrel length, the tastefully done marks and the finish makes the Python stand out. MSRP: $1,499 (street price about $1700). Style and Appearance * * * * * I can see where the love of the old pythons come from, but these arent the old guns. Theres another blueing salt for stainless available through Brownells. Theres always a couple turds in the swimming pool. Months before Colt was able to get me guns to review, the guns from my buddy came in. New Smith & Wesson revolvers at the time cost considerably less. Still, I tried a different method, and measured the end-shake at just over .002. I dont care for the difficulty I read about getting in touch with them. Frame Material: Stainless Steel As always, I lubed the gun (in this case with the supplied Lucas Oil Gun Lube) prior to shooting. It also has the 4.25 inch barrel. Very through. And then, in 2020, Colt released the best stainless steel revolver theyve ever made. What I saw was a whole lot of people referring to the same malfunctioning guns over and over again. If you take a look at the King Cobra review, youll know just what the trigger mechanism is on the new Python. You wont be changing springs in a revolver very often if at all. Its simply too bloody expensive for what you get. After closing, it would again fire the first round, and lock up again. Really. It also exhibits the same lack of stack as the King Cobra. They continue today through a variety of guns like their iconic Colt Python and M4 Carbines. We all hoped. News, Extras, Handguns, Revolvers. Even though quite a few were issued as police department service weapons, the Colt Python has always been a target revolver at its heart. I now have a varied collection of plastic autos, steel autos, and revolvers and Im thinking I really need to get a Colt. Gives real fans an option, at least. Please do call them back and let us know what they said. I put the full 1,000 rounds I originally intended to shoot through two guns through one single 6 gun. pwrserge, obsolesent? I have a 1980 Python that was handed down to me nearly unfired. Fantastic handling dynamics. I shoot it regularly and its still like a dream. The average worker in the US would shell out nine days wages to pay for a Python in 1956. The announcement of the new production Colt Python in 2020 was a surprise for many firearms fans, as the famous snake gun had been out of production since 2005. Not my thing or budget but fwiw American Rifleman gave it a good review too. But its never bad to have another player, especially when the product is that good, and according to this review, the product *is* that good. Same for Garands. are now, but distinctly more expensive than the S&W 686 or Ruger GP100 with which it competes as a "shooter" as opposed to a collector piece. While Colt limited some options for the new model, they more than made up for it with the improvements. I much prefer a .44 or .45 caliber. Altamont makes some grips for the GP100 that look great, and really class the gun up. Sure beats some of the plastic guns and ARs which are that price or more. When the hammer went fully forward and rested against the receiver, it wasnt pushing the transfer bar far enough and the firing pin was not extending far enough. . Although Colt has yet to grace us with a blued version of the Python, they have released two separate barrel lengths, 6 and 4.25. On both the 6 and 4.25 guns, the Armscor 158 gr FMJ in .38 SPL shot the best. The new Python is built out of stronger stainless steel than the originals and is available with a 3 in (7.6 cm), 4.25 in (10.8 cm) or 6 in (15 cm) barrel. are the ones to suffer through the surprises THEN buy it after the How does the new Python affect the value of the old Pythons? I understand that there was some criticism of the frame in the early models. Please keep us informed like this. The Python grips never fit my hand right, and Ive never seen a Colt yet that could hold a candle to a S&W as far as triggers go. The hundreds of rounds of my own reloaded .357 Magnum rounds were all 158gr Speer Gold Dot HPs pushed by 15.3 grains of H110 powder. Ill also guess that it was easier to make this system than the old, from a manufacturing standpoint. This review gives me a little more confidence in the new version. I find it in the barrel-to-action threads on some modern rifles. I havent been here in a while due to health issues. Prior to the development of modern hollow-points even the good old .45 AARP had issues when compared against the monster cartridges you can load into a revolver frame. The second gun shoots much better but the trigger pull is DA 10lb and the SA is 6lb. During this review, I shot the guns in the rain and I shot them in weird Texas 85-degree winter muggy heat. This is not the hand-fitted gun of the original models, and do I hope everyone can appreciate the level of work that goes into something like that. Beauty contest? (That's $1,134 in today's . The few local gun shops I asked said they didnt really deal in new Colts. Building on Colt's Snake Gun legacy, the legendary double-action revolver returns in stainless steel in 4.25" and 6" barrel lengths. Not sure if Ill keep it when it returns from Colt, as Im concerned about reliability. I am Happy with both holsters; one IWB, one OWB. Nice review. No free cheese. Back in the late 1970s I was toying with the idea of buying a Python, but when I saw the Dan Wesson .357 pistol pac, I emptied my wallet right away. I dont have a heavy bullet mold for the 357. Height: 5.5 in. Rated 4.68 out of 5 based on 31 customer ratings. Maybe they can make some money on this and finally afford to pay some college student $500 to design them a decent web site with futuristic features like complete specs and high resolution pictures. I dont see any reason to spend twice as much on a Python as on a 586 or 686 with identical performance and the options of an additional round, porting, exotic materials, various barrel lengths and tons of other features in the various trims. I would guess 1/3rd of the cost of the gun more, and very few would be released. To be fair, metallic cartridge revolvers predate practical semi-autos by almost half a century. For anyone whos ordered a Single Action Army, or simply had a high polish put on by the Colt Custom Shop, theyve seen what Colt is currently capable of. Quintessentially a target revolver, the Colt 2020 Python has pleasingly proven to be incredibly accurate. Accuracy. There is a 3% charge for credit card transactions. But it is more utilitarian. You made my heart flutter a bit with that description. Is their a reason why Colt cant put the same surface on the new hammers that the original Pythons had? I am looking forward to seeing more posts by you as soon as possible! Fired a customers Colt Python once while I was an RSO. Ill pester and pine away for a blued model, but Im overjoyed this new stainless snake gun turned out to be everything I hoped it would. The new Colt Python, a revolver brought back from the dead. I like it well enough that once all this beer virus crap settles down Im going to start looking for a lever gun in .357. But it takes much more time (in my limited experience) than blueing steel. Theyre pushing as fast as they can to get that cylinder rotating again, with no loss in accuracy. Colt Python The finest production revolver ever made. You sound like you think semi-auto pistols are some kind of high tech new invention. i left vietnam in jan of 72 and at the end of jan i bought my first 6 blue python and still have to today and i can only say the the python is the greatest handgun ive ever had. Description: COLT PYTHON 2020 PRODUCTION 6" SP6WTS .357 MAGNUM or 38 Special, Stainless Steel, Factory New in box, Serial # PY200XXX. Same here. I walked out with the gun for $403.60 tax included. I owned 2 6 originals, never liked them, sold one to a pal for what I paid for it ($160) and sent the other back for a 4 barrel. . Hunt deer humanely at distances of 100 yards Id go with Ruger .44 SBH with a scope ( I have one). Victim blame all you want (like they didnt release the trigger all the way in this review), this release is a mess and the problems were (are?) Mfg Part Number. Im currently unaware of any major holster manufacturers making well-fitted holsters for this revolver, so if any of you know of one, let us know in the comments. Colt in the past 40 years or so quality control lacks or is fairly non existent,can they be corrected yes but at a price and one shouldnt have to with what colt charges for their product. Wood 2 piece grip. Screw or pin replacable front sight. Very proper. I really enjoyed this review. Thank you very much. And it looks nice when it is done. Of course, the cost of a blued Python would be considerably more. Im tempted by this new one, but its still pretty pricy. Never had an issue. So it doesnt bother me. I had Ted Blocker leather make an appropriate holster for it. Grips: Walnut Target Stocks The new models mainspring is a departure, but not a huge one. Not much risk there. 38SPL P. First, let me say I was getting a little worried about Colt. The eye picks it up easily, and combined with the rear sight, its effective at making both quick and precise shots. The reintroduced 2020 model continues the great legacy. The downside of blueing stainless is that you have to fiddle with it. Colt and CT that tax-loving state full of angry liberals (excuse the redundancy) can KMA. Worth scouring the net for though. The ergonomics of the grip, the outstanding trigger, the smooth action and simple weight of the 46 oz. And the focus is always on the problem but never the resolution, or the manufacturers response. Trigger is smooth as glass. real. And now the firing ping pushes far enough forward to strike primers with the requisite force and distance to detonate primers reliably. Beyond the straight back pull with very little stacking, and a now confirmed consistent weight and feel, the wide serrated trigger shoe completes its cycle without grit or mush. Although the 6 model was also described as a service weapon from the earliest catalogs, the 4 model would be described in advertisements as the Police Python when it was released in 1961. Called them today and couldnt get through, as per usual. Hoping they fix the thing. Really wanted the 4.25 inch barrel gun but then I realized- I have a four and a six inch Python now, not a bad place to be. The Volcanic was basically a lever action pistol. With the ease of mounting a scope on the rib, and the precision the gun has proven capable of, the potential of these guns to be outstanding for closer range deer and farther range varmint hunting is excellent. The question that everyone will ask is, Does the new Python live up to the name? Yes. Definitely nice to see the wheel gun aficionados get a gun that actually justifies their love of the system. I was really wondering about the new generation. Once the gun fires, theres no reason to carefully bring the trigger forward. The enthusiasm was so high that eager buyers joined a Colt Python waiting list or even paid a premium to get the desirable revolver early. That being said, I waited a whole year to make sure that Colt rectified the problem. Veteran, army medic, proud Texas son. The new Python opts for a similar but different style rounded wire V shaped mainspring. Colt didnt screw it up. I tested the end-shake with three different new Pythons and compared them to several old Pythons, including an unfired 4 gun. Theres lots more available travel for the firing pin without the transfer bar in the way. Width: 1.55 in. This was going to be my first revolver. And I was worried Hartford would screw it all up releasing a sub-standard Python. With the possible exception of the Korth guns, the new Python has the finest production trigger on the market right now. Same again for Winchesters and Remingtons of old. Grips: Walnut Target Stocks Steel revolvers like this one are just worth the price. Im curious if you still feel this way a year and half later? Thank you. I bet I thumbed back a Python hammer 20,000 times, easy, and let it down on a live round hundreds of times as well, it was definitely a non-problem, why was it fixed? I would guess that the problems mentioned above are people not owning up to improper reassembly. How deep have we fallen?! If anything, theyve reminded us of what the company once produced, and what it still is capable of. In a practical move by Colt, the seemingly odd short-barreled length was set to match Canadian regulations. MSRP: $1,499 (street price about $1700), Colt Python 4.25 With .38 SPL target loads, recoil in either model new Python is very minimal and suitable for the most recoil adverse shooters. PYTHON USED $3,249.99 The Colt Python is a family of six-round double-action revolvers chambered in .357 Magnum. A shamelessly pro-Colt and Python review. On the 4.25 gun, I found the screw a little too loose. There are no clicks to the movement, a continuous turn yields continuous movement of the sight blade. Its not exactly what the Democrats wanted done with the money, which makes it all the more delightful. Keep blowing the customer service, communication part of the job. There is definitely more metal to the top strap. , Good idea. You have entered an incorrect email address! I have the 6 inch model. Quality control now is heavily in the engineering and proactive assembly staging. 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