Well, the truth is, some stainless steels can be blued. No doubt about that. 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 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. In single action, the triggers average was 4 lbs 5 oz. After all, the older Pythons were bringing in $2-3,000 each. From the perspective of a former swimming pool operator, there are just so many things wrong with this part of the conversation. Python trigger is smoother by a very very large margin. Overall Length: 11.5 in. Silky smooth trigger. Dear colt, 2.5 round butt, PVD black and you can have my $1499 , https://www.gunbroker.com/item/865604298 This Gun. This is a stout and very capable load, with muzzle velocities in the 6 gun over 1,200fps. There are no clicks to the movement, a continuous turn yields continuous movement of the sight blade. If that kind of thing continued on the Python, I wouldnt be disappointed, Id be angry. The key for them is to make it consistently, and to make enough of them to satisfy the market demand. Inspired from the tv series Yellowstone, this Kelly Reilly Blue Coat is poncho-style outerwear. Man, it was atrocious. , Ive been careful with my money all my life and this is what it gets me. As I said in my King Cobra review, my dad carried a stainless Python, so the Python wasnt just some other gun to me. I still have photos from the first gun and all the correspondence from throughout the ordeal. Measured over 10 pulls of two different guns, theres all of 1.3 oz of difference. I got an old k frame that would lock up after a couple of rounds. Barely fired. Sub 1 groups with both the 6 and 4.25 at 25 yards with a variety of ammunition. Ive looked it over and compared it to an original Python and theres very little firing pin protrusion compared to the original. I would guess 1/3rd of the cost of the gun more, and very few would be released. I can see where the love of the old pythons come from, but these arent the old guns. I just got mine right before all this lock down stuff. Look at simply rugged, frontier gunleather and Purdy gear . I said double action revolvers. 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. Its also my wifes favorite gun of the entire collection. Many folks think that Colt has lost the level of expertise and attention to detail necessary to produce that finish. are the ones to suffer through the surprises THEN buy it after the But then I havent ordered leather for it, yet. MSRP: $1,499 (street price about $1700). The finish on all of the current Pythons is Colts standard brushed stainless. I removed an additional 0.010 inches of material from the surface of the hammer that rests against the receiver and voila! jwt, thanks for the review. I was really wondering about the new generation. Capacity: 6 rds. Older people, and those with underlying medical problems like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease, and cancer are more likely to develop serious illness. The grips, with about 60% of the side surfaces checkered, never slipped or failed in any way. Slightly gritty. Im happy that you simply shared this useful info with us. The 2020 Python features modern stainless steel alloys and a re . It is friggin gorgeous. Although I find the 4.25 more practical, theres no denying the perfect balance and fast shooting of the 6 version. Capacity: 6 rds. Maybe Colt will offer the blue from their custom shop? Only one 4. Offered in two barrel lengths, in 2020 Colt has given the world a 6" and a 4.25" barrel. 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. It appears the sights are interchangeable, although obviously they are at different heights. As of this writing, Colt says they have produced about 5,000 Pythons and they are split about evenly in barrel lengths. Go back far enough and you can find damn near anything to support your argument. Height is 7.25 inches. Unequivocally yes. The new Colt Python, a revolver brought back from the dead. The ergonomics of the grip, the outstanding trigger, the smooth action and simple weight of the 46 oz. Hey, Im ordering a couple, but I would not advise you to spend that particular check until it is not only received and deposited, but confirmed to have *cleared*! But it seems a lot like there are more people claiming that their Colt is bad than the number of guns that Colt actually sold. I got on the order train as fast as I could, asking for both a 6 and 4.25 gun from my distributor. At a guess I wouldnt think it moves the needle. 3/4 underlug. A shamelessly pro-Colt and Python review. I assigned that King Cobra to one of my older kids to learn to shoot with and between he and I, it now has thousands of rounds through it., Jon, have I told you how much I thing of you as my dad? 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. Classic Python style put six stars in this category before we even started. In every measurable way, the new Pythons perform just as well or better than the originals. But the biggest strike against it in my book today is the same thing as the legendary Python of old. The heaviest of either gun was 8 lbs 6.4 oz. Colt designed the new Python to be a strong gun, capable of shooting numerous full-magnum rounds over the course of its life. Hey, Nanking Nancy, lookee what I got! It is possible to blue stainless steel because it is possible to corrode stainless steel. The top of the frame has been beefed up and the adjustable rear sight doesn't weaken the frame. Mine is a safe queen, and will remain that way while I beat the snot out of the rugers. 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. Nothing jarred loose. ( 31 customer reviews) Sold: 18. But how many of those turds floating in swimming pools are actually just Baby Ruth chocolate bars? So it doesnt bother me. Colt should have stuck to the original. 5 shot .45 Colt capable of safely launching the Ruger Only loads. Very through. 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. Those cut-out sections on the top of the rib were originally called vents by Colt. We were allowing the trigger to fully return, are aware that trigger reset wont happen unless thats done. The mainspring is the same V-type as the King Cobra. kinks have been revealed and fixed. 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. Fantastic handling dynamics. I much preferred the S&W Model 27 for looks, and the Ruger Redhawk for pure brute strength. A stainless GP100 is one of the guns that I just cant seem to keep. There is, IMHO, an intimidation factor involved with large frame revolvers. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beaumont%E2%80%93Adams_revolver. The cylinder continues to rotate until the bolt drops into the next cylinder notch assuring proper alignment of the chamber, barrel, and firing pin before the hammer is released. Great looking revolver! I love it. 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. Big black maw waiting to destroy my soul down to the sub atomic level. Width: 1.55 in. I do wish they would bring back a lithe 38 Special like the Police Positive. In the above, Justin Baldini, Colt's Director of Marketing,. I shoot it regularly and its still like a dream. I really liked that gun, but sold it many years ago to help pay for my house. Called them today and couldnt get through, as per usual. It never failed. Former gun slinger, current gun writer. Weight . Width: 1.55 in. Heck of a startup for a 1600 dollar revolver, if you ask me. (TTAG isnt at the top of many major manufacturers Christmas card lists.) Finish: Semi-Bright In a fascinating little bit of arithmetic, he would pay the same amount for the new Python in 2020. So far the ones Ive seen are selling for over retail sometimes a lot over. You have to know how to shoot the Colt and it isnt for everyone. You made my heart flutter a bit with that description. What I saw was a whole lot of people referring to the same malfunctioning guns over and over again. The new models mainspring is a departure, but not a huge one. Id be curious which alloys Colt used in the New Python, BTW, if you happen to be talking to Colt and have an opportunity to ask them. Customization * * * * * Definitely the most in-depth complete review Ive seen so far on the new gun. That would explain the extreme prices they are going for in the resale market. I put a teeny tiny bit of tacky silicon calk on the threads. The few local gun shops I asked said they didnt really deal in new Colts. The Colt Officer Target pistols, especially in .22 and .32. Fired a customers Colt Python once while I was an RSO. real. But ultimately, results matter most. Even if it was mechanically sound, it looks like a plastic version of a Python rather than a real thing. Rising to the top in a single year is . Ive shot revolvers, including Colts, for years. Then, in a surprise move, Colt introduced a re-engineered Python last year, in stainless steel only, with either a 4 1/4-inch or 6-inch barrel. Mark A. Keefe, IV, Editorial Director. The .002 seemed a little loose. This gun looks fantastic and your review was one of the best Ive read at TTAG in quite awhile. Not sure if Ill keep it when it returns from Colt, as Im concerned about reliability. Protect yourself and others from infection by washing your hands or using an alcohol based rub frequently and not touching your face. Ive always wanted a 2.5 one and would buy one of the new ones if they offered the option. I believe Colt also did some internal work around the hand on the new Pythons fix, muzzle work too. Serial number range is PY2052XX, and there is already a "U" or "J"marking inside the crane that I remember, so it was supposed to be of the fixed models for the initial issues I believe. The bullet has long left the barrel by the time your finger is moving out. If it makes your heart flutter and your blood pressure spike with joy, by all means, go for it. Fend of a 10 pack of starving Wuhan flu zombies ? I put a teeny tiny bit of tacky silicon caulk on the threads to fix the (non) issue. New-in-box 2020 Pythons, in either barrel length, are being sold for about twice the MSRP. 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. Of course, if I didnt like it, there would be plenty of other fan boys to sell the guns off to. Really. Have you looked into what could be causing it? You have to do all the polishing and cleaning you would on steel, and then your fun starts. Frame Material: Stainless Steel BTW, i hope you and Jeremy dont leave TTAG, hands down the best writers/reviewers here! Its going back to Colt. This revolver was manufactured with a variety of barrel lengths. There are several guns Id love to see Colt bring back: Colt Woodsman target .22 semi-auto. . On and on, this crap is seemingly everywhere on guns now. Happy out of the army to me! Effective semi-autos (aka semi-autos in a useful caliber without performance issues) by a little more than that. Another problem with the internet revealed. This is especially true of the 6 model. But it takes much more time (in my limited experience) than blueing steel. 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. re: the need for thread locker on modern guns. Colt said that of all of the guns they had produced, only about 25 had been returned for any mechanical reliability issue. I dont care for the difficulty I read about getting in touch with them. I am completely up front about how big of a fan I am of Colt. Also have a S&W Model 629 with a polished trigger. I pulled the hammer back, and slowly squeezed the trigger. Its the best! I kept my Dan Wesson with no regrets. Colt has been providing quality firearms for the US Military since Samuel Colt's first US Patent in 1836. You mentioned the difference in the actions. Yes. Ive only had it to the range once. Ha. About a month later on December 14th I got a call that the gun was there. I wanted this to be my best gun, I wanted to love this gun. 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. I own both the old and the new Python. New-in-box 2020 Pythons, in either barrel length, are being sold for about twice the MSRP. No one got a brick. The shooting hand thumb will find the spur with ease and surety. You asked about holsters; both Galco and DeSantis have holsters for the Python. Given the myriad of advantages of semi-autos in a self-defense situation, yes that makes revolvers obsolescent. Grips: Walnut Target Stocks The reply was that stainless steel guns are what people will shoot. Advertisement Initially, only a blued finish was offered, but, befitting the gun, it wasn't just any blued finish. Fails to fire about half the time (light primer strikes). The stock Pythons front sight, in both barrel lengths, includes a red ramp front. 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. What brand dial indicator is that youre using? In any barrel length, the tastefully done marks and the finish makes the Python stand out. But that all goes out the window with hand polishing. When I ETSed in 83 I bought a 6 stainless Python. Colt told me that they assumed the side plates had not been properly tightened from the factory. I COULD get one with my theoretical porkulus cheque. I scrimped and saved and by fall of 81 had enough to pay full price plus sales tax. Some of the time, I have to take a propane torch to parts to get them to come apart (eg, red Loctite). Feeding issues plague Semi-Autos due to magazine issues, ammo differences, and wear items. As with the King Cobra review, I cant do better justice to the operation of the transfer bar system than the Colt manual itself. Midway Has the Federal 5.56x45mm M855 Bulk Ammunition You Need Now, National Level Trainers Offering Free Beginning Gun Handling Videos, New From ShaloTek: P320 Compensated Slide, The 3 Most Important Handgun Shooting Stances to Learn, Gun Review: Taurus GX4XL T.O.R.O. People overlook the .45 Colt too much. The average worker in the US would shell out nine days wages to pay for a Python in 1956. If you dont own revolvers you have a serious hole in your handgun battery. I second the It was addressed in the article comment. Nice colt wheelies thanks for the good article. And if the Python performs as well as it appeared to during my short time with it, that backlog will probably increase. Hunt deer humanely at distances of 100 yards Id go with Ruger .44 SBH with a scope ( I have one). The python had a lot of hand fitting and polishing, where as every piece on this gun was probably CNC machined. The gun still dry fires in DA and SA. The single action trigger on that gun measured at 4lbs 8.2oz and the double action measured at 9lb 2.7oz. When you pull the hammer back, you know this is something special. The gun wasnt cooperating. Of course, we are all looking forward to the Royal Blue like the one above. Even still, they currently have an 11,000 unit production backlog. (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.). But other than that there dont seem to be any big noticeable changes. Pushing is a far more natural action. By Bob Campbell Published on February 12, 2020 in Firearms Recently, a friend remarked that the new Colt Python, at $1,399 MSRP, could not be as good as the older Pythons. When I see my trusty Glock 19 sitting in its place while not on me I see a semi-auto pistol. I walked out with the gun for $403.60 tax included. 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