You have to do all the polishing and cleaning you would on steel, and then your fun starts. 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. The reintroduced 2020 model continues the great legacy. Tactically- or in the field- it wont do anything a Ruger GP100 wont do The Colt Officer Target pistols, especially in .22 and .32. Silky smooth trigger. We all hoped. Theres just something about seeing her petite self (with ponytail and shooter cap) holding big gun downrange and sending hot lead onto steel that makes me smile. Maybe I handled a bad new Python, but there should be no such thing. Colt's Manufacturing Company - firearms, handguns, pistols, rifles, revolvers. I havent been here in a while due to health issues. After approximately 150 rounds of CCI/Blazer brass case .38 SPL ammo, the cylinder locked up after the first round of a cylinder-load was fired, wouldnt unlock unless I released the cylinder and swung it open. That kind that rushes a product to completion, and that includes a lot of them, including my own. Same comment for 1903s and A3s. They had instead stopped the forward travel right before the last click of the mechanism. Fantastic handling dynamics. It never moved under recoil, it just moved so easily I found the lack or resistance made it a little harder to make fine adjustments. I have ordered 2 of the 4.25, hopefully consecutive numbers, though when I might see them in this environment, who can tell. A 1956 catalogue lists a Colt Trooper at $71. No doubt about that. The 6 model has the traditional three cut-outs in the rib, and the 4.25 has the two sections more traditional to the 4 older models. This process is described the same way, and even on the same page (19) in the manual, with the King Cobra and the Python. 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. Inspired from the tv series Yellowstone, this Kelly Reilly Blue Coat is poncho-style outerwear. 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. The second gun shoots much better but the trigger pull is DA 10lb and the SA is 6lb. Including inflation (and depending +/- on the decade), the price today is comparable to the Python of yesteryear. Mine is a stainless 6 model with full size grips. Yes. Theres no doubt the new trigger is better in every way. I stared at that picture for months deciding that I had to own one of those guns. The main thing here is that Colt is back in the DA wheelgun game. With a modern handgun, using modern steels, a .45 Colt can be loaded to be the equivalent of a .44 RemMag and then some. Strike two. I tested both a 6 and a 4.25 trigger. Pubgbet , CHOKEDEE88.COM - . Me, Id be far more interested in the 8 barreled version like the one introduced in 1980. You made my heart flutter a bit with that description. Which is it? Weight: 46 oz. Pretty shameful display so far, especially knowing I could buy a used Ruger with the same problem, dial a number, have it sent in, fixed, and back in my mitts in under two weeks. Colt Pythons manufactured between 1955 and 1969 also feature numeral-based serial numbers. Not to mention that this is Colt desperately trying to gain its following back after giving most of the civilian market the finger for years. Pythons produced from 1955 to 1969 have no letter in the serial number and are the most desirable to collectors. In fact, even after 500 rounds in one session through a revolver, I was surprised the rounds had been expended so fast. Its going back to Colt. I have the 6 inch model. The reply was that stainless steel guns are what people will shoot. Folks who buy this will buy Guncrafter 1911 pistols and the SIG P210. Colt Python 6 While Colt limited some options for the new model, they more than made up for it with the improvements. Colt-PY300168. Nice review. In a practical move by Colt, the seemingly odd short-barreled length was set to match Canadian. Any one is free to gamble with their funds as they see fit, isnt AMERICA grand,as for myself Ive gambled way too much to continue with any more colt products. I still have photos from the first gun and all the correspondence from throughout the ordeal. You covered the bases. I understand that there was some criticism of the frame in the early models. Yup! New one just doesnt look right. Colt certainly sent out guns that were defective. Width: 1.55 in. Colt has changed from a manufacturing company to a brand marketing company, sadly the prancing pony isnt what it used to be and made its name on, pass. How does the new Python affect the value of the old Pythons? I just hope Colt makes them for a while so all the fan boys can get their fix leaving the rest of us guns we can buy without waiting on a list for months. Freaking EXCELLENT question. The gun wasnt cooperating. The 178 is classic Elmer Keith. A wide spur, checkered hammer and grooved, curved trigger provided maximum control and fast lock time. The key for them is to make it consistently, and to make enough of them to satisfy the market demand. Lyman oven makes around a 190 grain mold. I couldnt believe Colt would let this gun out. I carry my four inch gun from time to time. The top of the frame has been beefed up and the adjustable rear sight doesn't weaken the frame. I think its a weak mainspring thats mostly to blame (probably did that to simulate the original refined action) and/or a problem with the transfer bar/hammer. Different processes of collecting trichomes and applying pressure have been used for thousands of years, however, we are only now refining these processes into pure, clean dabbable products. Not much risk there. This round produced consistent five-round groups of just under 1. You just have to work at it. There is a 3% charge for credit card transactions. New wood grips that you modified to fit you . My dad, like many of his generation, would be right to depend on this new Python as much or more than he ever did the older models. The documented problem was that the cylinder would intermittently fail to advance. I assume no, but have not seen it stated. They owned up to that and said that it was their fault. Heck of a startup for a 1600 dollar revolver, if you ask me. I got my carry license in 1976 and bought a used Trooper MKIII blue 6. pweserge, spoken like someone long on theory and little real world experience. Theyre a fantastic value. Ill never forget sliding that Styrofoam out of the plain brown Colt box. I suspect most will fit just fine, but many of the best holsters wont. I said double action revolvers. Back in the day I used both eagle and mustang grips, lots of sanding and then a nice finish . 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. Wood 2 piece grip. But it takes much more time (in my limited experience) than blueing steel. When I reviewed the new Colt King Cobra, I noted some concern over the cylinder end-shake, which measured at .003. 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. I have an unabashed love for revolvers, and while I admit it is nice looking gun, i cant justify an MSRP thats double the cost of its competition. Even with the old Pythons, Colt made around 65 guns a day at their peak production. S&W 686 + with that awesome SA trigger by smith and wesson6 3 (7 shot .357) and still only 800 dollarsguess Im just a broke ass Florida Kracker. Same here. Its frankly shocking that they release a revolver with very commonly seen reliability issues and people are trying to handwave it away because theyre so thirsty for a new Python. 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. Those cut-out sections on the top of the rib were originally called vents by Colt. It may have just passed up my pinned barrel 29 Ive been looking for as #1 to get. Once the trigger is released, the trigger will rotate back to its at rest position, pulling the transfer bar down from behind the firing pin, leaving a gap between the firing pin and hammer. I like and own both revolvers and semi-autos. 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. 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. At no point did I clean or provide any maintenance to the guns in any way during the shooting. It appears the sights are interchangeable, although obviously they are at different heights. 606-787-7575. I am looking forward to seeing more posts by you as soon as possible! 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. Unlike the King Cobra, and more like the original model Pythons, there was no discernible movement of the cylinder during full lock up. At this time, Brownells is, once again, sold out of the replacement sights, and I cant find them on Colts website or Midway USA either. Nice gun-nice review. Description: COLT PYTHON 2020 PRODUCTION 6" SP6WTS .357 MAGNUM or 38 Special, Stainless Steel, Factory New in box, Serial # PY200XXX. That number can be increased now that Colt is using a method of less hand fitting and more advanced manufacturing. Trigger is smooth as glass. The front sights on all of the current Pythons are a complete break from the original pinned styles, and include the same interchangeable front sight setup as the Cobra series. Width: 1.55 in. Not because I dont like it, because everybody else around me does. I'm going to be contacting Colt tomorrow. 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. So, it seems that defective revolvers are still finding their way into circulation. When you say surface, do you mean the finish, or the material, or the physical structure of it? A very nice customer service person told me where my nearest Colt dealer was and said he could have one shipped there for me. My only gripe is a personal styling preference: I dont like full underlugs that extend all the way to the very tip/end of the barrel (muzzle). Wow. The bullet has long left the barrel by the time your finger is moving out. I put the full 1,000 rounds I originally intended to shoot through two guns through one single 6 gun. My .454 Raging Judge once had the cylinder lock up on me Given that there is no way to easily clear the weapon in that case, that was exciting. Please do call them back and let us know what they said. With .38 SPL target loads, recoil in either model new Python is very minimal and suitable for the most recoil adverse shooters. I kept my Dan Wesson with no regrets. Colt Python 2020 Review: The Greatest Revolver of All Time? Their recent record indicates they may actually be interested in people who shoot for fun as well as defense. Im betting weve all been there. The Pythons barrel is marked simply with the snake styled C in Colt and the location of manufacture on one side and Python .357 Magnum on the other. Like the King Cobra, its a brushed stainless like nobody elses. Dont bite the hand that feeds you. it was beyond me how somebody could screw that up. When I see my trusty Glock 19 sitting in its place while not on me I see a semi-auto pistol. This was going to be my first revolver. When I ETSed in 83 I bought a 6 stainless Python. I tested the end-shake with three different new Pythons and compared them to several old Pythons, including an unfired 4 gun. Got an RMA today and the gun is in Fedex custody. Its the best! Capacity: 6 rds. Of course, we are all looking forward to the Royal Blue like the one above. Capacity: 6 rds. Another exciting aspect and big reason why rosin is gaining popularity is its versatility. (I am quite proud of how nicely I was able to polish and re-blue the hammer: unless you know that I did that, you would never notice it or think that it was anything other than factory original.). I even own a few Tubberware pistols. Thing is I dont want to face down a 400 lb. Go back far enough and you can find damn near anything to support your argument. Reliability * * * * * Colt told me that they assumed the side plates had not been properly tightened from the factory. I didnt expect high marks in this category. They lock right in the hand, and help make shooting the Python a joy. Nah. Now Colt, make more of them. I owned a 6 inch blue and 4 inch nickle and willfully parted with both. As with the King Cobra review, I cant do better justice to the operation of the transfer bar system than the Colt manual itself. I can see where the love of the old pythons come from, but these arent the old guns. 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. But theres only one way to find out. Barrel Length: 6 in. I can honestly say Ive had about as many feeding issues with revolvers as semi-autos. Overall * * * * * kinks have been revealed and fixed. Over a single long session of shooting, I put 300 rounds of reloaded .38 SPL and 200 rounds of .357 Magnum reloaded rounds through that 4.25 gun prior to doing some brief accuracy testing. Rosin can be made from many types of starting materials, including flower, kief and bubble hash either dried or fresh frozen. Commercial rounds included a 90gr FTX Critical Defense .38 SPL Lite load from Hornady, the Federal Premium .38 SPL +P 130gr Hydrashock, a wide variety of 158gr FMJs in .38SPL and .357 Magnum, the once again impressive Barnes Vor-TX 140gr XPB HP round, and many others. The second issue I have is when you mention price. I COULD get one with my theoretical porkulus cheque. Height is 7.25 inches. The Python. No free cheese. Beauty contest? Some were of significant value. Definitely nice to see the wheel gun aficionados get a gun that actually justifies their love of the system. The .357 Magnum can be a painful handful in a lightweight, snub-nosed revolver. But it is the finest Colt revolver made. Can you recommend anyone to do this work on say, a new 4.25 Colt Python? 1 selling revolver among FFLs using the services of GunBroker.com in 2020. The original in 1955 had a flat leaf style mainspring like the Trooper and not a plunging type. Advertisement Initially, only a blued finish was offered, but, befitting the gun, it wasn't just any blued finish. Try to keep up with the conversation. Im curious if you still feel this way a year and half later? In double action, the lowest trigger pull of either gun was 8 lbs. As a gunsmith, I find thread locker in more and more and more places on modern firearms. 6 gun makes fast double action follow-up shots feel natural. Double action revolvers and semi-auto pistols were developed at about the same time. I really liked that gun, but sold it many years ago to help pay for my house. But then I havent ordered leather for it, yet. The consistent and excellent result of all of the guns put a gun-nerd grin on my face. I was impressed with the finish on the King Cobra, and it looks even better when theres more of it to look at. Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus. 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. Quality control now is heavily in the engineering and proactive assembly staging. Ha. , Ive been careful with my money all my life and this is what it gets me. Kracker, I love me a S&W 686. My handgun battery is about evenly split between revolvers and semi-autos. Sure beats some of the plastic guns and ARs which are that price or more. JW thanks for a very informative review. I am on my second new python if there were only 25 returned why did it take 3 months to get to me? They put the hand in a perfect position to both manage recoil as well as get a proper finger position on the trigger. I am cautiously optimistic about the future of Colt. A lot more.and then the Viper. In CA we have to have a 4 inch tube to legally carry while hunting. They just needed to be put on right in the first place. Same for Garands. 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. I was ready to be angry. Colt notes that the rear of the top strap has more steel there than the originals, leading to a stronger revolver. Id like to see Colt bring back some variant of a .45 Colt in a double-action, built strongly enough to allow for Ruger-level loads. I couldnt hit the bank fast enough. Re the group: this is why reviewers include the calipers in the picture, so people can see theres no shenanigans. This is the same system that has worked so well with the King Cobra and is now a well-proven and welcome change. Like the classic Pythons of yesteryear, the 2020 models feature the full-underlug barrel and the ventilated top rib, providing that classic look that wheelgun fans love. Colt says that if you have a problem with your Python, call them and they will send you a pre-paid shipping label. This is a better, more accurate, and better written review than what I have seen at Guns and Ammo or other big gun books. Colt Python 3-Inch Specifications: Caliber: 357 Mag Capacity: 6 round Barrel: 3-inch Overall Length: 8.5-inches Overall Height: 5.5-inches Overall Width: 1.55-inches Barrel Technical: 1:14 LH, 6 Groove Frame: Stainless Steel Finish: Semi-bright Grip: Walnut Sights: Rear, adjustable (windage and elevation); Front, red ramped I didnt lube them again or clean them until I was taking photos. Ill also guess that it was easier to make this system than the old, from a manufacturing standpoint. 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. So I can forgive the differences. I do wish they would bring back a lithe 38 Special like the Police Positive. I taught her to shoot around 1965, though she could never hit anything with the .25 acp I bought her. 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. Some of the time, I have to take a propane torch to parts to get them to come apart (eg, red Loctite). Both guns were (and are) lasers and were an absolute joy to shoot. In every measurable way, the new Pythons perform just as well or better than the originals. Most buyers will go out and shoot their stainless guns, but many folks would relegate a blued Python to safe queen status like too many do with the Single Action Army. Never had an issue. This has always been a popular length in the Python platform since it was introduced in 1964. pweserge, Im speaking practically. New Smith & Wesson revolvers at the time cost considerably less. Colt brought back the Python in 2020 and it has been consistently selling out since.. The Python is back! What you are describing sounds like the exact same defect that I had on a Rossi break-action rifle. They continue today through a variety of guns like their iconic Colt Python and M4 Carbines. Gonna have nightmares.;). Once the buying fever dies down Id like to buy one of those 6 inch models. I shoot it better than my g19. You have to know how to shoot the Colt and it isnt for everyone. Fixed trench rear. boar with a Glock 17. More than an homage, the checkered walnut scales are so close to the originals that they can be interchanged with many of the older model Pythons. Im increasingly puzzled why this crap is there. 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. That depends entirely on what you are looking to do. I had Ted Blocker leather make an appropriate holster for it. Best Shop Dumps CC Height: 5.5 in. 38SPL P. First, let me say I was getting a little worried about Colt. I much prefer a .44 or .45 caliber. Well balanced and poised. Did some hunting on the net. YouTube has indeed changed our world . Offered in two barrel lengths, in 2020 Colt has given the world a 6" and a 4.25" barrel. But those were the .357 Magnum loads and they printed, on average, 1.2 groups. no more light primer strikes. Also in keeping with tradition, at twenty-five yards the 2020 Python is unerringly lethal. And a great shooter. Thats nice when you are cocking the gun for single action fire, but especially nice if you need to carefully lower the hammer on a loaded chamber without firing the gun. I dont have a heavy bullet mold for the 357. This isnt just an accurate, good looking gun, its a fun one, too. 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. Good shooting! The Python had a $125 MSRP (the same as the Single Action Army). Happy out of the army to me! I was going to buy another AR but the Colt seems more appropriate. At a guess I wouldnt think it moves the needle. In any barrel length, the tastefully done marks and the finish makes the Python stand out. New-production Colt Pythons retailed for $125 in the late '50s, which is the equivalent of $1,350 in 2023. It also exhibits the same lack of stack as the King Cobra. A thing is worth exactly what someone will pay for it, and Im glad I ordered early. You seem a little giddy in your review. Once I determined that I had removed enough material from the hammer, I polished it and re-blued it. Then go shooting. I not seen anyone address whether the new model has a tapered bore. Nothing jarred loose. Slightly gritty. If you have missed out on this auction or are looking for a particular firearmcontact us. They havent stuck a Hillary Hole on a Python yet to my knowledge? But it is more utilitarian. Pythons have always included a wide, deeply serrated hammer spur as standard. These were a very nice .22 target pistol in their day. The Colt Python featured a fully adjustable white-outline Accro rear sight and a 1/8-inch front ramp with red inset. Python trigger is smoother by a very very large margin. Ill keep it up over the next few days and keep annoying them. Should it be there on a top shelf gun? Accuracy. Remember when Colt shafted the civilian market, thinking it could exist on military contracts indefinitely? The full under-lug, combined with those rib vents complete a certain stout elegance. Got to understand the action and stick with it. Frame Material: Stainless Steel 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. Barrel Length: 4.25 in. You mentioned the difference in the actions. Dont mind the negative Nancys who are complaining. The cylinder on the 4.25 gun was blasted and caked with powder burns after shooting it, so much so that the cylinder squeaked when I moved it. The current 2020 Python is closer to the Ultimate Stainless finish, and far more polished than the base stainless version. In fact I prefer S&W revolvers to any other. 5.1 oz. About a month later on December 14th I got a call that the gun was there. Customization * * * * * Keep blowing the customer service, communication part of the job. Worth scouring the net for though. Oh and a competitor to the S&W M&P R8, including optic and WML rails (Ruger needs to get on that one too). Yes, the Colt action is powered by a V spring that returns the trigger and the Smith and Wesson features a trigger return spring. And this Python just might be the one gun I need to add to the herd. We were allowing the trigger to fully return, are aware that trigger reset wont happen unless thats done. A whole lot of people are starting to fire up their keyboards, telling me Im wrong, yadda, yadda. Double action. Im happy that you simply shared this useful info with us. . Even though quite a few were issued as police department service weapons, the Colt Python has always been a target revolver at its heart. Shipping cost is $45 and includes shipping insurance to the CONTINENTAL US. I had a fella offer me a straight up trade of a Python for my DW after we shot each others guns at the range. Oh, 686? Please keep us informed like this. Hahahahha I was NOT surprised, however, at the way the gun press and Python addicts from the old days over reacted. Its also my wifes favorite gun of the entire collection. Ive never calibrated one of those before. New-in-box 2020 Pythons, in either barrel length, are being sold for about twice the MSRP. The Python is the only revolver Ive ever considered paying so much for. Getting to handle those old beauties would be cool. You want to piss off and lose customers? A few years back it was offered to me and the seller set the price. Its a pain in the neck, but it can be done. Altamont makes some grips for the GP100 that look great, and really class the gun up. 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. I followed your advice and did a search on Google. Upon thinking about it, I might just get one of these this summer, just to have a gun that can handle full-power .357s. People overlook the .45 Colt too much. Glad to see all is well, and I really enjoyed this review. The Colt Python is the legendary production revolver and requires no introduction. Nice colt wheelies thanks for the good article. I dont understand how thats even possible, and Id probably the be the guy to argue that its not. But, I just dont like to pull on the cylinder release. This time, I figured Id give Du-Lite a shout-out that gun people should know about. Have you looked into what could be causing it? Even if it was mechanically sound, it looks like a plastic version of a Python rather than a real thing. Former gun slinger, current gun writer. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. I find it in the barrel-to-action threads on some modern rifles. Click here to view our other Live Auctions! ( 31 customer reviews) Sold: 18. Colt got back in the double action revolver game with the Cobra. Even the stoutest 158 gr loads are tamed by the Python. What I saw was a whole lot of people referring to the same malfunctioning guns over and over again. Good story, but I still have the 4 Python I bought NIB in 1973, works good, lasts a long time. 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