Three-hundred and seventeen I-frame Pythons were shipped during the first six months at a retail price of $125. I do remember being annoyed waiting, but I cant remember how long it took. Nah. I removed an additional 0.010 inches of material from the surface of the hammer that rests against the receiver and voila! Mine is a safe queen, and will remain that way while I beat the snot out of the rugers. Yup! At $1,499 MSRP (for both barrel lengths), the new Python is way cheaper than the old ones 4.25-inch barreled new Python, Federal 125-grain .357 Magnum, 25-yard bench rest. To be fair, metallic cartridge revolvers predate practical semi-autos by almost half a century. This revolver was manufactured with a variety of barrel lengths. The grips, with about 60% of the side surfaces checkered, never slipped or failed in any way. Re the group: this is why reviewers include the calipers in the picture, so people can see theres no shenanigans. The new Colt Python, a revolver brought back from the dead. Ive never calibrated one of those before. Capacity: 6 rds. . I much prefer a .44 or .45 caliber. I put a teeny tiny bit of tacky silicon calk on the threads. The new models mainspring is a departure, but not a huge one. Pythons have always included a wide, deeply serrated hammer spur as standard. Description: COLT PYTHON 2020 PRODUCTION 6" SP6WTS .357 MAGNUM or 38 Special, Stainless Steel, Factory New in box, Serial # PY200XXX. You cannot get a new Python with an 8" barrel or blue steel. Maybe. Its simply too bloody expensive for what you get. The Colt Python is the legendary production revolver and requires no introduction. 15 18 comments The full under-lug, combined with those rib vents complete a certain stout elegance. Perhaps because of the dirty Harry movies and others. Not good. 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 was NOT surprised, however, at the way the gun press and Python addicts from the old days over reacted. Although the vented rib and full underlug on the I-Frame Colt may have given it a signature look, its that grips shape that gave the Python its signature feel. Finish: Semi-Bright From the perspective of a former swimming pool operator, there are just so many things wrong with this part of the conversation. What brand dial indicator is that youre using? The Serial Number is under 4000, and it was delivered to my dealer from the distributor one week ago. 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. A bad combination and an expensive one at that. However, Colt took the. And thats the way the conversation went when a buddy of mine told me that Colt would soon be offering a new Python. Find More at: https://www.patreon.com/GoldenWebb/ Please SUBSCR Show more Shop the GoldenWebb store Cowboy Beach Towel $30.99. They would continue to make the 6 Python, in some number, all the way to 2006. Colt brought back the Python in 2020 and it has been consistently selling out since.. Not much risk there. Is it a consistent weight, or is it somewhere between 7 and 9 and a half pounds? A 178 H&G is going to be a tough find. The new Python carries a hefty $1499 price tag and they are just about impossible to find. The gun still dry fires in DA and SA. Never liked Colts trigger action or grip design as much as Smith & Wesson. But they will be more affordable as time goes. Noooo. 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. Can you recommend anyone to do this work on say, a new 4.25 Colt Python? Instead, they went with a transfer bar system. When I started this review, I hoped to have both the 6 and 4.25 guns on hand. The shooting hand thumb will find the spur with ease and surety. 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. Outstanding value. Theres an even, not quite mirror quality polish throughout the gun. There are no clicks to the movement, a continuous turn yields continuous movement of the sight blade. Keep blowing the customer service, communication part of the job. $ 1,399.00. When I get my government check, Ill spend it on a Python. Of the guns Ive looked at, none of them have it. I much preferred the S&W Model 27 for looks, and the Ruger Redhawk for pure brute strength. This is a better, more accurate, and better written review than what I have seen at Guns and Ammo or other big gun books. Then they released the King Cobra and we could see the writing on the wall. 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. JW thanks for a very informative review. Sub 1 groups with both the 6 and 4.25 at 25 yards with a variety of ammunition. Colt-PY300168. $1500 may be a lot now, but $729.95 was a lot in 1990. As always, I lubed the gun (in this case with the supplied Lucas Oil Gun Lube) prior to shooting. You sound like you think semi-auto pistols are some kind of high tech new invention. Additional shipping cost applies to Alaska and Hawaii. Fired a customers Colt Python once while I was an RSO. Thank you very much. Adjusting for inflation, the prices on the old production guns and these cost about the same. On all of the guns I shot, the windage screw moves very easily. Lanyard loop. I really liked that gun, but sold it many years ago to help pay for my house. Really. The screws measured between 9 and 10 inch-pounds of torque required to loosen the plates. Width: 1.55 in. I had Ted Blocker leather make an appropriate holster for it. Once the gun fires, theres no reason to carefully bring the trigger forward. 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 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. Finally, our impatience was rewarded when, earlier this year, Colt released the 6 and 4.25 Pythons. MSRP: $1,499 (street price about $1700), Colt Python 4.25 Overall * * * * * They continue today through a variety of guns like their iconic Colt Python and M4 Carbines. Youre looking for a company run by God. BTW, i hope you and Jeremy dont leave TTAG, hands down the best writers/reviewers here! 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. 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. Ive owned more than a few Pythons over the years. I kept my Dan Wesson with no regrets. At no point during any of the shooting did I feel like I was slogging through rounds to check off boxes. 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. 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. 3/4 underlug. 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. Bought the very fist one I could get my hands on, picked it up January 6th. Did you read, or even glance at, the review? The downside of blueing stainless is that you have to fiddle with it. Slimmed down Cobra with a 4 barrel, fixed trench style rear, thin G10 grips and a 2/3 underlug, much like the originals. June 30, 2020 By Keith Wood. When I ETSed in 83 I bought a 6 stainless Python. And man, they do look cool. I find it in screws. I tested the end-shake with three different new Pythons and compared them to several old Pythons, including an unfired 4 gun. The vents do look pretty cool. 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. They were one of the reason I picked an Anaconda back in the early 90s for my first wheel gun, over a S&W or Ruger. You made my heart flutter a bit with that description. I havent been here in a while due to health issues. 5.1 oz. Not my thing or budget but fwiw American Rifleman gave it a good review too. The new Python is a better gun. Of course, the Python was the Holy Grail but was always out of reach money-wise. When comparing the stainless guns fit and finish, they too, are just as good as anything we saw from Colt in the past. When I got the gun back from the factory the gouges and tool marks were down to scratches and it fired consistently, not accurately. This isnt just an accurate, good looking gun, its a fun one, too. It meant a little more than most of the guns I review. I had to have one, and about a month ago, I scratched that itch. Excellent quality, great 178 grain bullet. Different Colt catalogs throughout the decades described them as there to reduce weight or to dissipate heat. I own many guns now, but the Python is the centerpiece of my handgun collection. That would explain the extreme prices they are going for in the resale market. Height is 7.25 inches. Frame Material: Stainless Steel Accuracy. I followed your advice and did a search on Google. I tested both a 6 and a 4.25 trigger. I prefer a S&W .44 magnum. About a month later on December 14th I got a call that the gun was there. These were a very nice .22 target pistol in their day. I have a 1980 Python that was handed down to me nearly unfired. Same for Garands. Ill assume you mean physical structure. Semi Autos are cheap, practical and suitable. What you are describing sounds like the exact same defect that I had on a Rossi break-action rifle. Its not exactly what the Democrats wanted done with the money, which makes it all the more delightful. No free cheese. According to Colt, the top of the frame has 30 percent more steel in it by cross-section. real. Colt certainly sent out guns that were defective. These grips fill a single hand well, finishing just below the pinky of my size-large hand. Which is it? This of course was way before the internet and I was frustrated. Me, Id be far more interested in the 8 barreled version like the one introduced in 1980. 606-787-7575. Feeding issues plague Semi-Autos due to magazine issues, ammo differences, and wear items. Quintessentially a target revolver, the Colt 2020 Python has pleasingly proven to be incredibly accurate. They havent stuck a Hillary Hole on a Python yet to my knowledge? That allows the upper part of the hammer to move farther forward, which allows the lower part of the hammer to move farther forward, which pushes the transfer bar farther forward, which pushes the firing pin about 0.010 inches additionally forward. Now what they need to do is develop a 8-shot 357/38 revolver for competition shooters, like Ruger did with the Super GP100. On both the 6 and 4.25 guns, the Armscor 158 gr FMJ in .38 SPL shot the best. She remembers that 50+ years later, the second one is for her. How does the new Python affect the value of the old Pythons? I am looking forward to seeing more posts by you as soon as possible! 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. Yeah, done it. In a fascinating little bit of arithmetic, he would pay the same amount for the new Python in 2020. That number can be increased now that Colt is using a method of less hand fitting and more advanced manufacturing. And, no, I dont consider the Volcanic to be a practical semi-auto because its a weird hybrid thing that doesnt fit into any modern handgun category. The Python is cool. 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%. Ill read a few more reviews and decide if that government check should go to Colt. Now Colt, make more of them. The current 2020 Python is closer to the Ultimate Stainless finish, and far more polished than the base stainless version. Colt Python Revolver. I still have photos from the first gun and all the correspondence from throughout the ordeal. Never had an issue. 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. 9mm Pistol. A fella can still hope. The single-action pull of the old Pythons and the OP was 3 poundsclean, crisp and perfect for those wanting to shoot bullseye (which was pretty much the only competition to be found back in 1955, the first year of Python production). There was a small bur around the firing pin hole that would stage on the fired case. The question that everyone will ask is, Does the new Python live up to the name? Yes. The few local gun shops I asked said they didnt really deal in new Colts. Fixed trench rear. When the hammer is approximately halfway to its cocked position the bolt is released from the trigger and rides on the outside of the cylinder. Just something about a huge revolver.. I got my carry license in 1976 and bought a used Trooper MKIII blue 6. The top of the frame has been beefed up and the adjustable rear sight doesn't weaken the frame. 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 Python 6 The finish on all of the current Pythons is Colts standard brushed stainless. I pulled the side plates from each of the new guns I had access to. Colt notes that the rear of the top strap has more steel there than the originals, leading to a stronger revolver. New one just doesnt look right. So it doesnt bother me. A very nice customer service person told me where my nearest Colt dealer was and said he could have one shipped there for me. . Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus. So has my shooting buddy, who experienced the same results when I asked him to verify what I was experiencing. A 1956 catalogue lists a Colt Trooper at $71. The same feeler gauge that measured .003 wouldnt quite fit in the new Python. Style and Appearance * * * * * Not even in fancy colors. A thing is worth exactly what someone will pay for it, and Im glad I ordered early. Ive shot revolvers, including Colts, for years. (That's $1,134 in today's . Advertisement Initially, only a blued finish was offered, but, befitting the gun, it wasn't just any blued finish. I would guess that the problems mentioned above are people not owning up to improper reassembly. Colt says that if you have a problem with your Python, call them and they will send you a pre-paid shipping label. I dont recognize those markings. I stared at that picture for months deciding that I had to own one of those guns. Remember when Colt shafted the civilian market, thinking it could exist on military contracts indefinitely? 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. For any mechanical issue, they should have it returned to you within 30 days. PYTHON USED $3,249.99 The Colt Python is a family of six-round double-action revolvers chambered in .357 Magnum. It isnt until shooting the full pressure .357 Magnum loads that I can tell much of a difference between the recoil management of the 6 and 4.25 barrels. Basically, if it goes bang, thumbs-up. Back in the day I used both eagle and mustang grips, lots of sanding and then a nice finish . Even back in the day I was never that impressed with the Python. Got an RMA today and the gun is in Fedex custody. I carry my four inch gun from time to time. Its going back to Colt. Colt Pythons manufactured between 1955 and 1969 also feature numeral-based serial numbers. MSRP: $1,499 (street price about $1700). Many folks think that Colt has lost the level of expertise and attention to detail necessary to produce that finish. This gun looks fantastic and your review was one of the best Ive read at TTAG in quite awhile. When you say surface, do you mean the finish, or the material, or the physical structure of it? This review gives me a little more confidence in the new version. 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 also exhibits the same lack of stack as the King Cobra. 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 shot the heck out of one 6 gun, but my friend also allowed me to photograph and measure several other new Pythons that came in. Rated 4.68 out of 5 based on 31 customer ratings. 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. Those are some mighty fine looking revolvers. Definitely nice to see the wheel gun aficionados get a gun that actually justifies their love of the system. I find it in the barrel-to-action threads on some modern rifles. I do wish they would bring back a lithe 38 Special like the Police Positive. The Pythons adjustable rear sight is very similar to the original. (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.). Now it looks fantastic and it functions properly. Some were of significant value. The documented problem was that the cylinder would intermittently fail to advance. Ill also guess that it was easier to make this system than the old, from a manufacturing standpoint. I couldnt believe Colt would let this gun out. Is it better than spending hours on the phone? Love my New Python. Reliability * * * * * Ive only had it to the range once. 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