YouTube has indeed changed our world . Protect yourself and others from infection by washing your hands or using an alcohol based rub frequently and not touching your face. If they own up to the problem(s) and fix it/them, then theyve done well. And now the firing ping pushes far enough forward to strike primers with the requisite force and distance to detonate primers reliably. This is because they werent actually allowing the trigger to return fully forward. She remembers that 50+ years later, the second one is for her. 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. Much like the first edition of the Python, this revolver has a captivating appearance. I am more sad than angry over the outcome. LoL. I read what I thought you meant rather than what you wrote, because what you wrote is dumb. 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. This review gives me a little more confidence in the new version. They havent. Dear colt, 2.5 round butt, PVD black and you can have my $1499 , https://www.gunbroker.com/item/865604298 This Gun. ( 31 customer reviews) Sold: 18. Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus. The ergonomics of the grip, the outstanding trigger, the smooth action and simple weight of the 46 oz. Once the buying fever dies down Id like to buy one of those 6 inch models. When I ETSed in 83 I bought a 6 stainless Python. In fact I prefer S&W revolvers to any other. The recoil itself isnt difficult to manage in either length, the 6 gun just gets back on target faster, with very minimal muzzle rise. The heaviest of either gun was 8 lbs 6.4 oz. Heck of a startup for a 1600 dollar revolver, if you ask me. And no, the Cobra and Kimg Cobra are not that gun. The stock Pythons front sight, in both barrel lengths, includes a red ramp front. Took about 10seconds with a stone to fix. The worst shooting group was also an Armscor 158 gr FMJ round. During this review, I shot the guns in the rain and I shot them in weird Texas 85-degree winter muggy heat. Capacity: 6 rds. Have you looked into what could be causing it? The new gun is basically a Boa though, even if they are calling it a Python. That depends entirely on what you are looking to do. Try to keep up with the conversation. Great review. How does the new Python affect the value of the old Pythons? I was NOT surprised, however, at the way the gun press and Python addicts from the old days over reacted. The original Pythons were expensive and genuinely premium pieces, this is just overpriced average (and thats assuming they really have fixed the reliability issues). Um The double-action revolver predates metallic cartridges. . Bought the very fist one I could get my hands on, picked it up January 6th. Colt certainly sent out guns that were defective. Not saying that S&W and Ruger, the two big players in that space, are bad by any means (theyre not!). Then go shooting. Maybe I handled a bad new Python, but there should be no such thing. Thank you very much. Most people infected with the COVID-19 virus will experience mild to moderate respiratory illness and recover without requiring special treatment. 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. You wont be changing springs in a revolver very often if at all. In front of the sight, just above the muzzle, there is a very small screw. by. Oh, and the Official Police? With the crappy rollout, I decided to get a Super Redhawk instead..now if only I could find somewhere to shoot. Of course, I was wishing I had a rifle. Which is it? 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. But it is the finest Colt revolver made. Consistent placement on target was a breeze. 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. Great looking revolver! Theres always a couple turds in the swimming pool. 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. Of the guns Ive looked at, none of them have it. Blue or brushed stainless. Holsters need to be leather with some carving, basketweave is a good old school look. I own a 74 Colt Python and it is amazing. Finish: Semi-Bright Listen folks, the name of the alloy is stainless not stainnone. Colt and CT that tax-loving state full of angry liberals (excuse the redundancy) can KMA. Definitely the most in-depth complete review Ive seen so far on the new gun. 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. Even still, they currently have an 11,000 unit production backlog. Glad to see all is well, and I really enjoyed this review. Pythons produced from 1955 to 1969 have no letter in the serial number and are the most desirable to collectors. You have to do all the polishing and cleaning you would on steel, and then your fun starts. Semi Autos are cheap, practical and suitable. So I can forgive the differences. In the above, Justin Baldini, Colt's Director of Marketing,. I carry my four inch gun from time to time. Its a pain in the neck, but it can be done. Also in keeping with tradition, at twenty-five yards the 2020 Python is unerringly lethal. Big black maw waiting to destroy my soul down to the sub atomic level. The Volcanic was basically a lever action pistol. Any one is free to gamble with their funds as they see fit, isnt AMERICA grand,as for myself Ive gambled way too much to continue with any more colt products. If anything, theyve reminded us of what the company once produced, and what it still is capable of. But other than that there dont seem to be any big noticeable changes. As I said in my King Cobra review, my dad carried a stainless Python, so the Python wasnt just some other gun to me. Ive always wanted a 2.5 one and would buy one of the new ones if they offered the option. When I got the gun back from the factory the gouges and tool marks were down to scratches and it fired consistently, not accurately. When push comes to shove though, Ive never been a big fan of the .357 either. Unlike the King Cobra, and more like the original model Pythons, there was no discernible movement of the cylinder during full lock up. And high-qualityrosinis just that. I dont have a heavy bullet mold for the 357. New wood grips that you modified to fit you . I put in 200 rounds of reloaded .357 Magnum through that new 6 Python. COPYRIGHT 2021, THETRUTHABOUTGUNS.COM. 1 selling revolver among FFLs using the services of GunBroker.com in 2020. 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. "The funny thing. 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. Grips: Walnut Target Stocks Colt's Manufacturing Company LLC Colt Speaks Justin Baldini,. Colt Python 6 Feeding issues plague Semi-Autos due to magazine issues, ammo differences, and wear items. If I have this reaction, Im sure Mr. Bad guy has it triple. Mine is a safe queen, and will remain that way while I beat the snot out of the rugers. How is it that Ive never heard of a S&W or Colt sideplate shooting loose in 100 years of production guns before this? Another problem with the internet revealed. We are cranking out some CRAZY manufacturing designs and tolerances now and fantastic pieces from companies like Ruger that have updated most of their equipment with massive expenditures on equipment overhaul. Now it looks fantastic and it functions properly. Colt says that if you have a problem with your Python, call them and they will send you a pre-paid shipping label. In any barrel length, the tastefully done marks and the finish makes the Python stand out. Barrel Length: 4.25 in. Not because I dont like it, because everybody else around me does. That kind that rushes a product to completion, and that includes a lot of them, including my own. For my 6"-barrelled Python, the overall length is 11.5." Pepperidge Farms remembers. The Colt Python was first introduced in 1955 as Colt's top-of-the-line model. I just got mine right before all this lock down stuff. OTOH, some people loved the Mamma Mia movies And I dont think your groups are as small as claimed, based on the pics. Same comment for 1903s and A3s. The new 6-inch Anaconda has an unloaded weight of 53 ounces, and an overall length of 13 inches. Theres just something about seeing her petite self (with ponytail and shooter cap) holding big gun downrange and sending hot lead onto steel that makes me smile. 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 kept my Dan Wesson with no regrets. I take a different view than many people. Altamont makes some grips for the GP100 that look great, and really class the gun up. Beauty contest? 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. The Python. Should it be there on a top shelf gun? What brand dial indicator is that youre using? From the perspective of a former swimming pool operator, there are just so many things wrong with this part of the conversation. And thats the way the conversation went when a buddy of mine told me that Colt would soon be offering a new Python. H&G #43 is a 160 grain. I never understood it. Lanyard loop. The Pythons adjustable rear sight is very similar to the original. In January of 2020 a new Colt Python rolled out of the factory and it was the No. Additional shipping cost applies to Alaska and Hawaii. To be fair, metallic cartridge revolvers predate practical semi-autos by almost half a century. I tested both a 6 and a 4.25 trigger. To be clear, they said I needed to realize this guns(New Pythons) are 100% assembly lined manufactured, they are not tested, have no critical inspections, I would get they next one off the line with no testing or inspection and they would not replace or warranty the gun from there on out. Good story, but I still have the 4 Python I bought NIB in 1973, works good, lasts a long time. Keep blowing the customer service, communication part of the job. There is, IMHO, an intimidation factor involved with large frame revolvers. , Ive been careful with my money all my life and this is what it gets me. Measured over 10 pulls of two different guns, theres all of 1.3 oz of difference. At no point did I clean or provide any maintenance to the guns in any way during the shooting. I was already shooting one of the guns, and talked with other folks who were shooting them as well. i have one it is great!!!! The new Python carries a hefty $1499 price tag and they are just about impossible to find. I pulled the side plates from each of the new guns I had access to. Customization * * * * * June 30, 2020 By Keith Wood. Colt 2020 Python Gen 2 Marks And How To Date The Serial Number. 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. You just have to work at it. Dont bite the hand that feeds you. Too many recycled stories and a lack of depth. Go back far enough and you can find damn near anything to support your argument. Got to understand the action and stick with it. The Python is back! Weight: 46 oz. Of course, the Python was the Holy Grail but was always out of reach money-wise. Watch some of the revolver masters, like Patrick Sweeney, and youll see their trigger finger actually slap the inside of the trigger guard. Its so good that they had function problems with the shootable examples at Shot Show Media Day,cylinders failed to advance . Dumps With Pin Shop I have never had cause to call customer service for a repair for a Colt gun, but I did call them about the marks on the underside of the King Cobra for that review. Ill have to pass, thank you very much. And it looks nice when it is done. 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. The main thing here is that Colt is back in the DA wheelgun game. I put a teeny tiny bit of tacky silicon calk on the threads. Snarky comment aside, thanks for the review. Ill assume you mean physical structure. Im an admitted Glock fanboi with a bias for 1911s, but theres something about a handsome wheelgun that just brings out the nostalgia. It never failed. It was a link back to my family. Especially with the little trigger work, theres nothing wrong with the Ruger match champion at all. So one day in November, I picked up the phone and called Colt. The same feeler gauge that measured .003 wouldnt quite fit in the new Python. This detailed review implies the contrary, according to the author its all good. Only one 4. Basically, if it goes bang, thumbs-up. The eye picks it up easily, and combined with the rear sight, its effective at making both quick and precise shots. I told him I wanted a blue 8 in .357 magnum. Weight: 42 oz. 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. Brand new 2020 Python 4.25 inch. The Python had a $125 MSRP (the same as the Single Action Army). 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. The new Python is built out of stronger stainless steel than the originals and is available with a 3 in (7.6 cm), 4.25 in (10.8 cm) or 6 in (15 cm) barrel. Slightly gritty. Although it has been gaining traction over the last five years or so, the concept of extracting cannabinoids through heat and pressure is not a new trend. 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. Never liked Colts trigger action or grip design as much as Smith & Wesson. pweserge, spoken like someone long on theory and little real world experience. Seems to me that the Colt market has always been driven by collector and speculative interest, vs. performance for dollars spent. Hunt deer humanely at distances of 100 yards Id go with Ruger .44 SBH with a scope ( I have one). Strike two. $ 1,399.00. We are of accord. 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. Ive looked it over and compared it to an original Python and theres very little firing pin protrusion compared to the original. Alas, all is not sweetness and light. You know, before the turn of the last century. This gun looks fantastic and your review was one of the best Ive read at TTAG in quite awhile. Im happy that you simply shared this useful info with us. Steel revolvers like this one are just worth the price. Ha. I taught her to shoot around 1965, though she could never hit anything with the .25 acp I bought her. 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. Those are some mighty fine looking revolvers. Theyre pushing as fast as they can to get that cylinder rotating again, with no loss in accuracy. A whole lot of people are starting to fire up their keyboards, telling me Im wrong, yadda, yadda. But they will be more affordable as time goes. When I look at those Pythons or say something like a Colt Walker I see a freakin canon. try desantis holster hybrid. I tested the new Python next to the original Python. Its simply too bloody expensive for what you get. Even back in the day I was never that impressed with the Python. The bullet has long left the barrel by the time your finger is moving out. It meant a little more than most of the guns I review. Much for the better. They lock right in the hand, and help make shooting the Python a joy. My only gripe is a personal styling preference: I dont like full underlugs that extend all the way to the very tip/end of the barrel (muzzle). That they came out with improper assembly itself is a joke. There still seems to be some bugs to be worked out. But theres only one way to find out. Bullet molds. If it requires refinishing, it may take longer. 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. Building on Colt's Snake Gun legacy, the legendary double-action revolver returns in stainless steel in 4.25" and 6" barrel lengths. Although the 6 model was also described as a service weapon from the earliest catalogs, the 4 model would be described in advertisements as the Police Python when it was released in 1961. I was not able to find a four inch gun and grabbed the first six inch gun I saw. It is friggin gorgeous. The Colt Python is the legendary production revolver and requires no introduction. 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. Stainless steel is not as pretty as blued. Never enough. i left vietnam in jan of 72 and at the end of jan i bought my first 6 blue python and still have to today and i can only say the the python is the greatest handgun ive ever had. Pretty shameful display so far, especially knowing I could buy a used Ruger with the same problem, dial a number, have it sent in, fixed, and back in my mitts in under two weeks. Width: 1.55 in. Fixed trench rear. Pushing is a far more natural action. This releases the front sight, which can then be replaced with a different front sight. I had Ted Blocker leather make an appropriate holster for it. . I would guess that the problems mentioned above are people not owning up to improper reassembly. Both say they fit the Python and SW 686 as well. You sound like you think semi-auto pistols are some kind of high tech new invention. Ah yeah,No. At that time you could still handle the gun without a trigger lock. posted on February 24, 2020. Tactically- or in the field- it wont do anything a Ruger GP100 wont do I removed an additional 0.010 inches of material from the surface of the hammer that rests against the receiver and voila! Capacity: 6 rds. Mostly we shoot .38 Spl and .357M, because thats what the wife and I happen to reload most (she prefers .38 Spl for its ease of shooting). One day the light goes off in your head and you realize just how good the piece really is. I am on my second new python if there were only 25 returned why did it take 3 months to get to me? I have the 6 inch model. Yup! Then I taught her to shoot a 4 Python with hot .357 loads around 1968, and she could not miss. I do remember being annoyed waiting, but I cant remember how long it took. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. I can honestly say Ive had about as many feeding issues with revolvers as semi-autos. Quintessentially a target revolver, the Colt 2020 Python has pleasingly proven to be incredibly accurate. 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