Click here to view our other Live Auctions! I havent seen a gun yet, but in pictures the hammer also appears slightly smaller, if so, supwifdat? Unequivocally yes. The cylinder never failed to cycle in single or double action. When comparing the stainless guns fit and finish, they too, are just as good as anything we saw from Colt in the past. 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. I suspect most will fit just fine, but many of the best holsters wont. And now the firing ping pushes far enough forward to strike primers with the requisite force and distance to detonate primers reliably. Theres always a couple turds in the swimming pool. Outstanding value. Too many recycled stories and a lack of depth. This is the same system that has worked so well with the King Cobra and is now a well-proven and welcome change. So one day in November, I picked up the phone and called Colt. In a practical move by Colt, the seemingly odd short-barreled length was set to match Canadian. That being said, I waited a whole year to make sure that Colt rectified the problem. Then I taught her to shoot a 4 Python with hot .357 loads around 1968, and she could not miss. Dumps With Pin Shop Grouping straight out of the box is excellent as expected. When I showed the American Rifleman review to the bride, all she had to say was are you buying it?, when I said yes she asked Are you buying 2? Damn shame shes my wife, Id love to marry her. The new Colt Python, a revolver brought back from the dead. The grips, with about 60% of the side surfaces checkered, never slipped or failed in any way. With a modern handgun, using modern steels, a .45 Colt can be loaded to be the equivalent of a .44 RemMag and then some. You know, before the turn of the last century. The ergonomics of the grip, the outstanding trigger, the smooth action and simple weight of the 46 oz. The only Colt I ever owned was a SAA. We have 100s of Collector Grade firearms (not on auction) in our inventory and available for . Enjoyed reading your review (youre not a Colt fan at all, are you?). They are not vents. 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 best way to prevent and slow down transmission is to be well informed about the COVID-19 virus, the disease it causes and how it spreads. Colt said that of all of the guns they had produced, only about 25 had been returned for any mechanical reliability issue. I prefer a S&W .44 magnum. 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*! Pythons produced from 1955 to 1969 have no letter in the serial number and are the most desirable to collectors. 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. Ok While not a big fan of obsolescent wheel guns, there is something about the Python and he Rhino that warms the dried up black walnut I call a heart. Silky smooth trigger. When I reviewed the new Colt King Cobra, I noted some concern over the cylinder end-shake, which measured at .003. They were, and are still, fast to draw, fast to fire, and with a competent marksman, sure to strike the intended target. To my delight, the store told me they usually take 10% off the MSRP but they were having a Christmas sale for an additional 10%. But the biggest strike against it in my book today is the same thing as the legendary Python of old. And if the Python performs as well as it appeared to during my short time with it, that backlog will probably increase. Not my thing or budget but fwiw American Rifleman gave it a good review too. jwt, thanks for the review. Got my 686 as an OSP color guard trade in. Colt's Manufacturing Company LLC Colt Speaks Justin Baldini,. That they came out with improper assembly itself is a joke. 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. And I was worried Hartford would screw it all up releasing a sub-standard Python. Go back far enough and you can find damn near anything to support your argument. The subject comes up sometimes when re-finishing post-64 Winchester 94s. I got an old k frame that would lock up after a couple of rounds. The finish on all of the current Pythons is Colts standard brushed stainless. Find More at: https://www.patreon.com/GoldenWebb/ Please SUBSCR Show more Shop the GoldenWebb store Cowboy Beach Towel $30.99. I dont care for the difficulty I read about getting in touch with them. When I get my government check, Ill spend it on a Python. 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. Reliability * * * * * I find it in the barrel-to-action threads on some modern rifles. Not good. Um The double-action revolver predates metallic cartridges. And the focus is always on the problem but never the resolution, or the manufacturers response. Inspired from the tv series Yellowstone, this Kelly Reilly Blue Coat is poncho-style outerwear. In a fascinating little bit of arithmetic, he would pay the same amount for the new Python in 2020. 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. Double action revolvers and semi-auto pistols were developed at about the same time. Which is it? I have ordered 2 of the 4.25, hopefully consecutive numbers, though when I might see them in this environment, who can tell. Great gun I never should have sold. If I have this reaction, Im sure Mr. Bad guy has it triple. Of course, I was wishing I had a rifle. Even with the old Pythons, Colt made around 65 guns a day at their peak production. Height: 5.5 in. COLT MAKE THIS ONE AGAIN. Do you have one to recommend or a particular bullet you like? Offered in two barrel lengths, in 2020 Colt has given the world a 6" and a 4.25" barrel. A 178 H&G is going to be a tough find. Colt Pythons manufactured between 1955 and 1969 also feature numeral-based serial numbers. If the trend with the new generation of Pythons follows like the originals, the next barrel length should be 2 1/2. (I did have one Armscor .357 Magnum 158gr FMJ round fail to fire, but it also failed to do so in two other guns.). Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus. Should it be there on a top shelf gun? Best review Ive seen here in a LONG time. I followed your advice and did a search on Google. This has always been a popular length in the Python platform since it was introduced in 1964. I dont understand how thats even possible, and Id probably the be the guy to argue that its not. Colt told me that they assumed the side plates had not been properly tightened from the factory. They put the hand in a perfect position to both manage recoil as well as get a proper finger position on the trigger. I think I made too much money to qualify for that .gov cheese. We were allowing the trigger to fully return, are aware that trigger reset wont happen unless thats done. are the ones to suffer through the surprises THEN buy it after the Double action. I put a teeny tiny bit of tacky silicon caulk on the threads to fix the (non) issue. Now, if Colt would make the Anaconda 2021, that would just be the bees knees, wouldnt it? Very through. Colt says that if you have a problem with your Python, call them and they will send you a pre-paid shipping label. It may have just passed up my pinned barrel 29 Ive been looking for as #1 to get. But it takes much more time (in my limited experience) than blueing steel. And a great shooter. I was NOT surprised, however, at the way the gun press and Python addicts from the old days over reacted. Did you read, or even glance at, the review? Kelly Reilly portrayed the role of Beth Dutton, daughter of John Dutton in the series. Yup! Colt Python, 2020 production The Colt Python was officially re-released by Colt in January 2020, following months of circulating rumors. 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. The few local gun shops I asked said they didnt really deal in new Colts. How does the new Python affect the value of the old Pythons? A whole lot of people are starting to fire up their keyboards, telling me Im wrong, yadda, yadda. Wood 2 piece grip. I love it. 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. Id love to see it as light as possible. This of course was way before the internet and I was frustrated. I told him I wanted a blue 8 in .357 magnum. Altamont makes some grips for the GP100 that look great, and really class the gun up. I removed an additional 0.010 inches of material from the surface of the hammer that rests against the receiver and voila! Not sure if Ill keep it when it returns from Colt, as Im concerned about reliability. I would guess 1/3rd of the cost of the gun more, and very few would be released. 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? It hardly moves at all. You mentioned the difference in the actions. Revolvers obsolete? 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. I tested the new Python next to the original Python. And man, they do look cool. No free cheese. Theyre a fantastic value. I asked Colt why 4.25 and not 4 like the original release. They could be made to be the target pistol in the US market unless S&W brought back the Model 41. When push comes to shove though, Ive never been a big fan of the .357 either. As much as I bristle at that (I shoot the heck out of finely finished guns all the time), Im afraid theyre right. Dont mind the negative Nancys who are complaining. If anything, theyve reminded us of what the company once produced, and what it still is capable of. Absolutely not. How is it that Ive never heard of a S&W or Colt sideplate shooting loose in 100 years of production guns before this? A stainless GP100 is one of the guns that I just cant seem to keep. Colt certainly sent out guns that were defective. The gun pictured here was made in 1962. Accuracy. So it doesnt bother me. Its that speed in shooting the full pressure .357 Magnum loads where the Python excels. I shoot it better than my g19. Yeah that was a huge fuk up and hopefully massive changes have been made since then. Dont bite the hand that feeds you. Theres lots more available travel for the firing pin without the transfer bar in the way. Now it looks fantastic and it functions properly. Have at it, which reminds me of the adage That is why they make Chevys and Fords,everyone can have what they want. I had to have one, and about a month ago, I scratched that itch. You want to piss off and lose customers? This isnt just an accurate, good looking gun, its a fun one, too. Yes a example that didnt have the problem that many other examples did, just google New Colt Pythons problems,5 to 6 pages should get the point across. If you mentioned it I missed it, but there is a difference in the frame. 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. Im one of the lucky ones with an original blued piece. When you say surface, do you mean the finish, or the material, or the physical structure of it? Every other round fell either on or between those two extremes. On the 4.25 gun, I found the screw a little too loose. Including inflation (and depending +/- on the decade), the price today is comparable to the Python of yesteryear. The Colt Officer Target pistols, especially in .22 and .32. OTOH, some people loved the Mamma Mia movies And I dont think your groups are as small as claimed, based on the pics. I much prefer a .44 or .45 caliber. They havent. I not seen anyone address whether the new model has a tapered bore. Until this new generation, I struggled with the staging of the Colt trigger, and therefore preferred the Smith & Wesson style. The Colt Python featured a fully adjustable white-outline Accro rear sight and a 1/8-inch front ramp with red inset. You have to do all the polishing and cleaning you would on steel, and then your fun starts. 9mm Pistol. The new Python has a 5-pound trigger pull, and it isn't clean and crisp. The consistent and excellent result of all of the guns put a gun-nerd grin on my face. That said nice to see Colt trying to act like theyre somebody and produce some nice iron. In either mode the functioning sequence is similar, when the trigger or hammer rotates rearward, the trigger unlocks the bolt from the cylinder, while the trigger lifts the hand to rotate the cylinder clockwise, the trigger also moves the transfer bar up behind the firing pin. try desantis holster hybrid. I am cautiously optimistic about the future of Colt. The original Pythons were expensive and genuinely premium pieces, this is just overpriced average (and thats assuming they really have fixed the reliability issues). This could be a nice money-maker for them, and they need that right now. Overall Length: 9.75 in. Another exciting aspect and big reason why rosin is gaining popularity is its versatility. 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. News, Extras, Handguns, Revolvers. I believe Colt also did some internal work around the hand on the new Pythons fix, muzzle work too. It also has the 4.25 inch barrel. These were a very nice .22 target pistol in their day. You seem a little giddy in your review. Same here. The Keefe Report: Colt Addresses Python Problems. 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 tested both a 6 and a 4.25 trigger. 3/4 underlug. This is a stout and very capable load, with muzzle velocities in the 6 gun over 1,200fps. Those cut-out sections on the top of the rib were originally called vents by Colt. Ill also guess that it was easier to make this system than the old, from a manufacturing standpoint. Weight: 42 oz. JW thanks for a very informative review. I put in 200 rounds of reloaded .357 Magnum through that new 6 Python. It deserves all the hype created by its release. At the time published MSRP was $505. I am completely up front about how big of a fan I am of Colt. The Python has never been an inexpensive weapon. 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 am Happy with both holsters; one IWB, one OWB. Despite some very heavy hand loads. The python had a lot of hand fitting and polishing, where as every piece on this gun was probably CNC machined. No contest between a crafted steel revolver and a gun popped out of a mold. The gross tooling marks present under the top strap of my King Cobra did nothing to alleviate my concerns. Many folks think that Colt has lost the level of expertise and attention to detail necessary to produce that finish. The bullet has long left the barrel by the time your finger is moving out. Tactically- or in the field- it wont do anything a Ruger GP100 wont do We all hoped. Given the myriad of advantages of semi-autos in a self-defense situation, yes that makes revolvers obsolescent. In a practical move by Colt, the seemingly odd short-barreled length was set to match Canadian regulations. Both guns were (and are) lasers and were an absolute joy to shoot. The worst shooting group was also an Armscor 158 gr FMJ round. At no point did I clean or provide any maintenance to the guns in any way during the shooting. . The same feeler gauge that measured .003 wouldnt quite fit in the new Python. Dear colt, 2.5 round butt, PVD black and you can have my $1499 , https://www.gunbroker.com/item/865604298 This Gun. I own a 74 Colt Python and it is amazing. I do wish they would bring back a lithe 38 Special like the Police Positive. That was almost three months ago. Im curious if you still feel this way a year and half later? But, I just dont like to pull on the cylinder release. This gun looks fantastic and your review was one of the best Ive read at TTAG in quite awhile. re: the need for thread locker on modern guns. Yeah, this gun is a hot mess. Height is 7.25 inches. (TTAG isnt at the top of many major manufacturers Christmas card lists.) Its the best! Its simply too bloody expensive for what you get. Really. This time, I figured Id give Du-Lite a shout-out that gun people should know about. Of course, we are all looking forward to the Royal Blue like the one above. Still, I tried a different method, and measured the end-shake at just over .002. There is definitely more metal to the top strap. The new Python carries a hefty $1499 price tag and they are just about impossible to find. A wide spur, checkered hammer and grooved, curved trigger provided maximum control and fast lock time. Another problem with the internet revealed. Effective semi-autos (aka semi-autos in a useful caliber without performance issues) by a little more than that. Not saying theyll be inexpensive; the Python is definitely a premium wheelgun. Be advised, I did see a couple of people slowly let the trigger out, and then observe that the cylinder would freeze when they tried to bring it back in. Colt got back in the double action revolver game with the Cobra. Overall Length: 11.5 in. I didnt lube them again or clean them until I was taking photos. There is a 3% charge for credit card transactions. 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. Colt released a few different versions, The Hunter, Silhouette, and 10 Pointer in that barrel length. Bullet molds. I was already shooting one of the guns, and talked with other folks who were shooting them as well. 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. Grips: Walnut Target Stocks Colt 2020 Python Gen 2 Marks And How To Date The Serial Number. *CONSECUTIVE SERIAL NUMBER SET*. Gonna have nightmares.;). The vents do look pretty cool. YouTube has indeed changed our world . I can see where the love of the old pythons come from, but these arent the old guns. I shot a few Pythons back in the day, but couldnt afford one myself. The reply was that stainless steel guns are what people will shoot. But then I havent ordered leather for it, yet. I stared at that picture for months deciding that I had to own one of those guns. The Colt Python has retained its popularity even after remaining out of production for decades. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Their recent record indicates they may actually be interested in people who shoot for fun as well as defense. None of the threads on any of my guns included a thread locker material on them. Much like the first edition of the Python, this revolver has a captivating appearance. I have a 1980 Python that was handed down to me nearly unfired. I was unusually emotionally invested in an inanimate object, not for the object itself, but for the memories it evoked. 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. 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. Only one 4. The new Pythons didnt need thread locker. You just have to work at it. That would explain the extreme prices they are going for in the resale market. When I got the gun back from the factory the gouges and tool marks were down to scratches and it fired consistently, not accurately. Big black maw waiting to destroy my soul down to the sub atomic level. Most people infected with the COVID-19 virus will experience mild to moderate respiratory illness and recover without requiring special treatment. . If you cant trust the US treasure check these days, whom can you trust? New one just doesnt look right. I was impressed with the finish on the King Cobra, and it looks even better when theres more of it to look at. Ive never calibrated one of those before. Colt designed the new Python to be a strong gun, capable of shooting numerous full-magnum rounds over the course of its life. Beauty contest? Maybe. A shamelessly pro-Colt and Python review. I was really wondering about the new generation. kinks have been revealed and fixed. Style and Appearance * * * * * The main thing here is that Colt is back in the DA wheelgun game. 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. Rosin can be made from many types of starting materials, including flower, kief and bubble hash either dried or fresh frozen. Screw or pin replacable front sight. Hahahahha Three-hundred and seventeen I-frame Pythons were shipped during the first six months at a retail price of $125. I find it on muzzle brakes. As of this writing, Colt says they have produced about 5,000 Pythons and they are split about evenly in barrel lengths. Barely fired. Colt said that they had started using thread locker as well as tested to see if the side plates would come loose during firing. 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? Ive looked it over and compared it to an original Python and theres very little firing pin protrusion compared to the original. Glad to see all is well, and I really enjoyed this review. I contacted Colt and asked for an explanation of these failures. 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. In front of the sight, just above the muzzle, there is a very small screw. Oh, and the Official Police? Even still, they currently have an 11,000 unit production backlog. Have you looked into what could be causing it? Now what they need to do is develop a 8-shot 357/38 revolver for competition shooters, like Ruger did with the Super GP100. Keep blowing the customer service, communication part of the job. But how many of those turds floating in swimming pools are actually just Baby Ruth chocolate bars? When it comes to precision, the new Python easily lives up to the reputation of the original models. The gun wasnt cooperating. Mark A. Keefe, IV, Editorial Director. "The funny thing. So far the ones Ive seen are selling for over retail sometimes a lot over. Very thorough, and I suspect, took some time. If theyre still being produced later, with no issues and they can be bought for retail or under, Ill consider one. What you are describing sounds like the exact same defect that I had on a Rossi break-action rifle. This revolver was manufactured with a variety of barrel lengths. I take a different view than many people. No one got a brick. In double action, the lowest trigger pull of either gun was 8 lbs. They had instead stopped the forward travel right before the last click of the mechanism. Colt has been providing quality firearms for the US Military since Samuel Colt's first US Patent in 1836. Pythons have always included a wide, deeply serrated hammer spur as standard. I tested the end-shake with three different new Pythons and compared them to several old Pythons, including an unfired 4 gun. 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. Customization * * * * * Good call Colt, good call. PYTHON USED $3,249.99 The Colt Python is a family of six-round double-action revolvers chambered in .357 Magnum. Then go shooting. You have entered an incorrect email address! pweserge, Im speaking practically. I read what I thought you meant rather than what you wrote, because what you wrote is dumb. Former gun slinger, current gun writer. The mainspring is the same V-type as the King Cobra. Well balanced and poised. The Pythons adjustable rear sight is very similar to the original. Weight . MSRP: $1,499 (street price about $1700). The .002 seemed a little loose. I would guess that the problems mentioned above are people not owning up to improper reassembly. Especially with the little trigger work, theres nothing wrong with the Ruger match champion at all. That concerned me because, if it was an old model Cobra, that would be the maximum end-shake we want to see from the factory. Even though quite a few were issued as police department service weapons, the Colt Python has always been a target revolver at its heart. After all, the older Pythons were bringing in $2-3,000 each. The new rear sight is tucked into the gun with the familiar long leaf, terminating with a top screw changing elevation, and the tiny side screw altering the windage via a thin black blade. 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. 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 . Saying it another way, I removed about 0.010 inches of material from the part of the hammer that contacts the receiver and stops further forward movement of the hammer. Try to keep up with the conversation. Im increasingly puzzled why this crap is there. It meant a little more than most of the guns I review. I assume no, but have not seen it stated. Folks who buy this will buy Guncrafter 1911 pistols and the SIG P210. Its a pain in the neck, but it can be done. Pushing is a far more natural action. pwrserge, obsolesent? But Im happy with it. It isnt like blueing 4140 steel, where you just clean all oil off a polished gun, rinse off the de-greasing bath, and dunk it into the blueing salts for 20+ minutes. Semi Autos are cheap, practical and suitable. That depends entirely on what you are looking to do. Theyre pushing as fast as they can to get that cylinder rotating again, with no loss in accuracy. Colt tells us the Pythons have been in production since November in order to fill the supply chain before the announcement. I have the 6 inch model. 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. It appears the sights are interchangeable, although obviously they are at different heights. Gives real fans an option, at least. Got an RMA today and the gun is in Fedex custody. None of us were experiencing any issues at all. The Python had a $125 MSRP (the same as the Single Action Army). Definitely the most in-depth complete review Ive seen so far on the new gun. Heres a corrosive agent (ie, blueing salts) you couuld use for the job: https://du-lite.com/shop/du-lite-3-0-salts/. The 2020 Python features modern stainless steel alloys and a re . 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. If you love to wear action movies and games outfits so must check the top 5 superb Cosplay Jackets which gives you a killer and stunning look on this cosplay festival. Listen folks, the name of the alloy is stainless not stainnone. Im just pulling for Colt to make some improvements. It never failed. I do remember being annoyed waiting, but I cant remember how long it took. Its also my wifes favorite gun of the entire collection. This round produced consistent five-round groups of just under 1. As a gunsmith, I find thread locker in more and more and more places on modern firearms. I am looking forward to seeing more posts by you as soon as possible! Width: 1.55 in. The new 6-inch Anaconda has an unloaded weight of 53 ounces, and an overall length of 13 inches. Ive owned more than a few Pythons over the years. 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