pwrserge, obsolesent? If you mentioned it I missed it, but there is a difference in the frame. And thats the way the conversation went when a buddy of mine told me that Colt would soon be offering a new Python. pweserge, Im speaking practically. The new Python took a pretty big change in the trigger mechanism from the original models. As I said in my King Cobra review, my dad carried a stainless Python, so the Python wasnt just some other gun to me. With a modern handgun, using modern steels, a .45 Colt can be loaded to be the equivalent of a .44 RemMag and then some. New-in-box 2020 Pythons, in either barrel length, are being sold for about twice the MSRP. I shoot it regularly and its still like a dream. Colt certainly sent out guns that were defective. The new 6-inch Anaconda has an unloaded weight of 53 ounces, and an overall length of 13 inches. it was beyond me how somebody could screw that up. Colt last week issued an update to clarify some reported questions with their rebooted Python series of .357 Magnum revolvers. I was really wondering about the new generation. Colt took less than perfect functioning examples to their big roll out at shot show, what manufacturing company doesnt check out examples before a event like Shot for their premiere. 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. The second gun shoots much better but the trigger pull is DA 10lb and the SA is 6lb. For my 6"-barrelled Python, the overall length is 11.5." I own many guns now, but the Python is the centerpiece of my handgun collection. I take a different view than many people. These were a very nice .22 target pistol in their day. 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. I tested the new Python next to the original Python. Did you read, or even glance at, the review? 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. For those particularly interested, the cylinder throats measured at .358 on a minus pin gauge set and the major bore diameter was dead on at .357. 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. 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. Great review Jon. 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. I dont recognize those markings. I understand that there was some criticism of the frame in the early models. Then they released the King Cobra and we could see the writing on the wall. The Python is cool. The new Python is a better gun. But in no way am I saying I dislike Colts, I just couldnt afford both. The Python is back! I can see where the love of the old pythons come from, but these arent the old guns. Ill read a few more reviews and decide if that government check should go to Colt. I have ran a 178 grain hard cast SWC at just over 1340 fps with excellent accuracy to 100 yards. 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. Offered in two barrel lengths, in 2020 Colt has given the world a 6" and a 4.25" barrel. The stock Pythons front sight, in both barrel lengths, includes a red ramp front. This is because they werent actually allowing the trigger to return fully forward. In single action, the triggers average was 4 lbs 5 oz. The announcement of the new production Colt Python in 2020 was a surprise for many firearms fans, as the famous snake gun had been out of production since 2005. Colt has been providing quality firearms for the US Military since Samuel Colt's first US Patent in 1836. The original in 1955 had a flat leaf style mainspring like the Trooper and not a plunging type. The Colt Python has retained its popularity even after remaining out of production for decades. I now have a varied collection of plastic autos, steel autos, and revolvers and Im thinking I really need to get a Colt. 5 1/2 barrel. Veteran, army medic, proud Texas son. Carried S&W N and K frames for many years as a Peace Officer, but always kinda wanted a Python. Im increasingly puzzled why this crap is there. 15 18 comments 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. Beautifully finished, great trigger, accurateand broken. Pythons have always included a wide, deeply serrated hammer spur as standard. Kinda like the amount of people who say they were at the original Woodstock concert! I kept my Dan Wesson with no regrets. 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. Um The double-action revolver predates metallic cartridges. The finish on all of the current Pythons is Colts standard brushed stainless. A 1956 catalogue lists a Colt Trooper at $71. I am on my second new python if there were only 25 returned why did it take 3 months to get to me? A lot more.and then the Viper. 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. Worth scouring the net for though. Many folks think that Colt has lost the level of expertise and attention to detail necessary to produce that finish. 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. And it looks nice when it is done. 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. The screws measured between 9 and 10 inch-pounds of torque required to loosen the plates. The downside of blueing stainless is that you have to fiddle with it. Once the buying fever dies down Id like to buy one of those 6 inch models. The key for them is to make it consistently, and to make enough of them to satisfy the market demand. At no point during any of the shooting did I feel like I was slogging through rounds to check off boxes. It is possible to blue stainless steel because it is possible to corrode stainless steel. I dont care for the difficulty I read about getting in touch with them. I have a 1980 Python that was handed down to me nearly unfired. It appears the sights are interchangeable, although obviously they are at different heights. New-production Colt Pythons retailed for $125 in the late '50s, which is the equivalent of $1,350 in 2023. Classic Python style put six stars in this category before we even started. According to Colt, the top of the frame has 30 percent more steel in it by cross-section. Overall * * * * * Mine is a stainless 6 model with full size grips. I didnt expect high marks in this category. You just have to work at it. I followed your advice and did a search on Google. I own both the old and the new Python. I havent been here in a while due to health issues. Not even in fancy colors. Width: 1.55 in. Overall Length: 9.75 in. These guns had loose side plates that may have caused the malfunction. Same comment for 1903s and A3s. 5.1 oz. Really. You covered the bases. When I reviewed the new Colt King Cobra, I noted some concern over the cylinder end-shake, which measured at .003. Note the last 4 words of the review. Ill keep it up over the next few days and keep annoying them. But other than that there dont seem to be any big noticeable changes. This is the same system that has worked so well with the King Cobra and is now a well-proven and welcome change. Colt Python 6 Then I taught her to shoot a 4 Python with hot .357 loads around 1968, and she could not miss. Colt Pythons manufactured between 1955 and 1969 also feature numeral-based serial numbers. None of us were experiencing any issues at all. The subject comes up sometimes when re-finishing post-64 Winchester 94s. What you are describing sounds like the exact same defect that I had on a Rossi break-action rifle. Effective semi-autos (aka semi-autos in a useful caliber without performance issues) by a little more than that. I pulled the hammer back, and slowly squeezed the trigger. 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. Comparatively, semi-autos with effective loadings are a fairly new thing. Of course, we are all looking forward to the Royal Blue like the one above. 9mm Pistol. It continued in that manner through another 50 rounds or so, certainly didnt self-correct. Dear colt, 2.5 round butt, PVD black and you can have my $1499 , https://www.gunbroker.com/item/865604298 This Gun. (I did have one Armscor .357 Magnum 158gr FMJ round fail to fire, but it also failed to do so in two other guns.). Im happy that you simply shared this useful info with us. I shot a few Pythons back in the day, but couldnt afford one myself. 5 shot .45 Colt capable of safely launching the Ruger Only loads. The .357 Magnum can be a painful handful in a lightweight, snub-nosed revolver. Colt designed the new Python to be a strong gun, capable of shooting numerous full-magnum rounds over the course of its life. I shoot it better than my g19. 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. If it makes your heart flutter and your blood pressure spike with joy, by all means, go for it. The Python is the only revolver Ive ever considered paying so much for. Rather, I like a full underlug that extends toward the muzzle and stops just short, angling up to the muzzle, like Ruger GP100 and Taurus revolvers. 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. The reply was that stainless steel guns are what people will shoot. She remembers that 50+ years later, the second one is for her. Several other rounds, like the Barnes 140 gr .357 Magnum XPB round scored under 1 as well. I was NOT surprised, however, at the way the gun press and Python addicts from the old days over reacted. The cylinder never failed to cycle in single or double action. I taught her to shoot around 1965, though she could never hit anything with the .25 acp I bought her. Dumps With Pin Shop Bought the very fist one I could get my hands on, picked it up January 6th. Older people, and those with underlying medical problems like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease, and cancer are more likely to develop serious illness. Also in keeping with tradition, at twenty-five yards the 2020 Python is unerringly lethal. During all of that shooting 1,700+ rounds I found no issues at all with any of the guns. Got an RMA today and the gun is in Fedex custody. This isnt just an accurate, good looking gun, its a fun one, too. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beaumont%E2%80%93Adams_revolver. A very nice customer service person told me where my nearest Colt dealer was and said he could have one shipped there for me. The only Colt I ever owned was a SAA. Good story, but I still have the 4 Python I bought NIB in 1973, works good, lasts a long time. In any barrel length, the tastefully done marks and the finish makes the Python stand out. I removed an additional 0.010 inches of material from the surface of the hammer that rests against the receiver and voila! 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. Theres another blueing salt for stainless available through Brownells. Dont mind the negative Nancys who are complaining. At a guess I wouldnt think it moves the needle. As a gunsmith, I find thread locker in more and more and more places on modern firearms. The Colt Python was first introduced in 1955 as Colt's top-of-the-line model. 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. On all of the guns I shot, the windage screw moves very easily. Same here. $ 1,399.00. 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. Strike one. Never enough. And if the Python performs as well as it appeared to during my short time with it, that backlog will probably increase. Grips: Walnut Target Stocks Barrel Length: 6 in. COLT MAKE THIS ONE AGAIN. I dont have a heavy bullet mold for the 357. Bullet molds. 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. . Holsters need to be leather with some carving, basketweave is a good old school look. In a practical move by Colt, the seemingly odd short-barreled length was set to match Canadian regulations. Nano-nit Its caulk, not calk, nless thats a rural Texas thing Im unaware of. Happy out of the army to me! Not my thing or budget but fwiw American Rifleman gave it a good review too. Yeah that was a huge fuk up and hopefully massive changes have been made since then. You have to know how to shoot the Colt and it isnt for everyone. for all of those who have to have it now folks to buy them, so they That would explain the extreme prices they are going for in the resale market. The Python grips never fit my hand right, and Ive never seen a Colt yet that could hold a candle to a S&W as far as triggers go. Nice review. 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). And, the DA trigger pull went from 9Lb 8oz to 10lb 8oz, the SA went from5lb8oz to 6lb 10oz.. After a few heated conversations on what I should be happy with and the local gun shop owner going to bat for me, Colt said they would replace the gun. Re the group: this is why reviewers include the calipers in the picture, so people can see theres no shenanigans. 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? Ill let that sink in for a moment. I never had any trigger hang-ups. June 30, 2020 By Keith Wood. Pythons produced from 1955 to 1969 have no letter in the serial number and are the most desirable to collectors. The original Colt Python revolver was issued in one single barrel length, 6. Considering my experience with the King Cobra, and how well Id see the Pythons hold up during this review, I have no concern about the end-shake growing to an unacceptable level anytime soon. I tested both a 6 and a 4.25 trigger. If that kind of thing continued on the Python, I wouldnt be disappointed, Id be angry. 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. no more light primer strikes. The FIRST RULE of buying anything new (especially guns) is to wait I was thrilled to find a new Python at Cabelas. Is their a reason why Colt cant put the same surface on the new hammers that the original Pythons had? New Smith & Wesson revolvers at the time cost considerably less. Definitely nice to see the wheel gun aficionados get a gun that actually justifies their love of the system. None of the threads on any of my guns included a thread locker material on them. We are back to the famed bank-vault lockup of old. When I see my trusty Glock 19 sitting in its place while not on me I see a semi-auto pistol. When it comes to precision, the new Python easily lives up to the reputation of the original models. The average worker in the US would shell out nine days wages to pay for a Python in 1956. Then, right before I was going to publish, another 6 and a 4.25 Python came in from the Colt marketing department. Theres an even, not quite mirror quality polish throughout the gun. Overall Length: 11.5 in. Im an admitted Glock fanboi with a bias for 1911s, but theres something about a handsome wheelgun that just brings out the nostalgia. Youre looking for a company run by God. Theres always a couple turds in the swimming pool. Stainless steel is not as pretty as blued. 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 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. . I wanted this to be my best gun, I wanted to love this gun. It meant a little more than most of the guns I review. 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. I am more sad than angry over the outcome. Im tempted by this new one, but its still pretty pricy. When I get my government check, Ill spend it on a Python. 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. Well-written and thorough. Most people infected with the COVID-19 virus will experience mild to moderate respiratory illness and recover without requiring special treatment. I have fond memories of my youth shooting several Pythons. I not seen anyone address whether the new model has a tapered bore. Height: 5.5 in. Of course, the cost of a blued Python would be considerably more. Im one of the lucky ones with an original blued piece. News, Extras, Handguns, Revolvers. Oh and a competitor to the S&W M&P R8, including optic and WML rails (Ruger needs to get on that one too). Grouping straight out of the box is excellent as expected. Wood 2 piece grip. Well, the truth is, some stainless steels can be blued. Not saying theyll be inexpensive; the Python is definitely a premium wheelgun. You asked about holsters; both Galco and DeSantis have holsters for the Python. The Python had a $125 MSRP (the same as the Single Action Army). I do wish they would bring back a lithe 38 Special like the Police Positive. 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. . The single action trigger on that gun measured at 4lbs 8.2oz and the double action measured at 9lb 2.7oz. I am looking forward to seeing more posts by you as soon as possible! It may have just passed up my pinned barrel 29 Ive been looking for as #1 to get. The mainspring is the same V-type as the King Cobra. That would explain the extreme prices they are going for in the resale market. Now it looks fantastic and it functions properly. Try to keep up with the conversation. They had instead stopped the forward travel right before the last click of the mechanism. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Hunt deer humanely at distances of 100 yards Id go with Ruger .44 SBH with a scope ( I have one). 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? Ill pester and pine away for a blued model, but Im overjoyed this new stainless snake gun turned out to be everything I hoped it would. re: the need for thread locker on modern guns. . Now, if Colt would make the Anaconda 2021, that would just be the bees knees, wouldnt it? Frame Material: Stainless Steel I said double action revolvers. 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. Brand new 2020 Python 4.25 inch. No one got a brick. Unequivocally yes. Some of the time, I have to take a propane torch to parts to get them to come apart (eg, red Loctite). Adjusting for inflation, the prices on the old production guns and these cost about the same. They havent. We are of accord. Maybe Colt will offer the blue from their custom shop? 38SPL P. First, let me say I was getting a little worried about Colt. Ill have to pass, thank you very much. MSRP: $1,499 (street price about $1700). (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.). Additional shipping cost applies to Alaska and Hawaii. YouTube has indeed changed our world . The new Pythons didnt need thread locker. Hahahahha Although I find the 4.25 more practical, theres no denying the perfect balance and fast shooting of the 6 version. Especially with the little trigger work, theres nothing wrong with the Ruger match champion at all. Getting to handle those old beauties would be cool. 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. Kelly Reilly portrayed the role of Beth Dutton, daughter of John Dutton in the series. Colt Python 2020 Review: The Greatest Revolver of All Time? I didnt lube them again or clean them until I was taking photos. 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. Nice gun-nice review. This releases the front sight, which can then be replaced with a different front sight. I find it in screws. 3/4 underlug. 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. Colt released a few different versions, The Hunter, Silhouette, and 10 Pointer in that barrel length. When you pull the hammer back, you know this is something special. 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. Rising to the top in a single year is . Advertisement Initially, only a blued finish was offered, but, befitting the gun, it wasn't just any blued finish. I put the full 1,000 rounds I originally intended to shoot through two guns through one single 6 gun. 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. Offered in two barrel lengths, in 2020 Colt has given the world a 6" and a 4.25" barrel. Rated 4.68 out of 5 based on 31 customer ratings. 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. $1500 may be a lot now, but $729.95 was a lot in 1990. Boy, I dont know. Yeah, this gun is a hot mess. That was the brushed stainless finish then, to be followed by the Ultimate Stainless finish in 1984. Altamont makes some grips for the GP100 that look great, and really class the gun up. The gun still dry fires in DA and SA. Blue or brushed stainless. Finish: Semi-Bright Sub 1 groups with both the 6 and 4.25 at 25 yards with a variety of ammunition. At the time published MSRP was $505. Nah. Ill never forget sliding that Styrofoam out of the plain brown Colt box. I got on the order train as fast as I could, asking for both a 6 and 4.25 gun from my distributor. 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. Colt tells us the Pythons have been in production since November in order to fill the supply chain before the announcement. With the crappy rollout, I decided to get a Super Redhawk instead..now if only I could find somewhere to shoot. Capacity: 6 rds. Oh, 686? The problems were seen in guns either straight out of the box or having only been handled by Colt people (the SHOT show debacle). Of course, I was wishing I had a rifle. Consistent placement on target was a breeze. Nice colt wheelies thanks for the good article. Shipping cost is $45 and includes shipping insurance to the CONTINENTAL US. 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. Mark A. Keefe, IV, Editorial Director. 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. Ill assume you mean physical structure. The Volcanic was basically a lever action pistol. The new gun is basically a Boa though, even if they are calling it a Python. Reliability? Description: COLT PYTHON 2020 PRODUCTION 6" SP6WTS .357 MAGNUM or 38 Special, Stainless Steel, Factory New in box, Serial # PY200XXX. Theres lots more available travel for the firing pin without the transfer bar in the way. Then go shooting. I was impressed with the finish on the King Cobra, and it looks even better when theres more of it to look at. Never had an issue. Upon thinking about it, I might just get one of these this summer, just to have a gun that can handle full-power .357s. Colt's Manufacturing Company - firearms, handguns, pistols, rifles, revolvers. It is friggin gorgeous. Heres a corrosive agent (ie, blueing salts) you couuld use for the job: https://du-lite.com/shop/du-lite-3-0-salts/. I am dissatisfied customer, as much as how Colts customer service treated me as anything else. Across three guns and 1,700 plus rounds, perfect performance. Once the gun fires, theres no reason to carefully bring the trigger forward. Colt Python The finest production revolver ever made. 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. 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. The reintroduced 2020 model continues the great legacy. Groups are measured center to center with a metal ruler. It was that marriage of the ergonomics of the duty-sized weapon with target accuracy that made the Python so sought after. Colt said that they had started using thread locker as well as tested to see if the side plates would come loose during firing. Ive looked it over and compared it to an original Python and theres very little firing pin protrusion compared to the original. Accuracy * * * * * That kind that rushes a product to completion, and that includes a lot of them, including my own. (That's $1,134 in today's . Steel revolvers like this one are just worth the price. 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. kinks have been revealed and fixed. After closing, it would again fire the first round, and lock up again. I put in 200 rounds of reloaded .357 Magnum through that new 6 Python. You seem a little giddy in your review. I think its worth it to pay 1500 for a stainless gun manufactured to such high standards. Even if it was mechanically sound, it looks like a plastic version of a Python rather than a real thing. Is it better than spending hours on the phone? Perhaps because of the dirty Harry movies and others. They would continue to make the 6 Python, in some number, all the way to 2006. The new Colt Python, a revolver brought back from the dead. Its a pain in the neck, but it can be done. That & # x27 ; s first US Patent in 1836 plates come. 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