. A bad combination and an expensive one at that. Nothing jarred loose. "The funny thing. 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. In single action, the triggers average was 4 lbs 5 oz. What brand dial indicator is that youre using? Additional shipping cost applies to Alaska and Hawaii. Dont mind the negative Nancys who are complaining. I tested the end-shake with three different new Pythons and compared them to several old Pythons, including an unfired 4 gun. Still, I tried a different method, and measured the end-shake at just over .002. I prefer a S&W .44 magnum. But it is more utilitarian. Silky smooth trigger. Im one of the lucky ones with an original blued piece. That depends entirely on what you are looking to do. I got an old k frame that would lock up after a couple of rounds. I take a different view than many people. Ive also been upset front when they disappointed me, like with the King Cobra, although I have certainly warmed up to that gun. Thing is I dont want to face down a 400 lb. PYTHON USED $3,249.99 The Colt Python is a family of six-round double-action revolvers chambered in .357 Magnum. Then go shooting. Yeah that was a huge fuk up and hopefully massive changes have been made since then. Colt should have stuck to the original. Thanks a lot for sharing this excellent info! Sub 1 groups with both the 6 and 4.25 at 25 yards with a variety of ammunition. The current 2020 Python is closer to the Ultimate Stainless finish, and far more polished than the base stainless version. Definitely the most in-depth complete review Ive seen so far on the new gun. Thanks for the review. But, I just dont like to pull on the cylinder release. If they own up to the problem(s) and fix it/them, then theyve done well. A few years back it was offered to me and the seller set the price. I am dissatisfied customer, as much as how Colts customer service treated me as anything else. 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. However, Colt took the. You covered the bases. I asked Colt why 4.25 and not 4 like the original release. The original Colt Python revolver was issued in one single barrel length, 6. Both say they fit the Python and SW 686 as well. I find it in the barrel-to-action threads on some modern rifles. Ill have to pass, thank you very much. How is it that Ive never heard of a S&W or Colt sideplate shooting loose in 100 years of production guns before this? The python had a lot of hand fitting and polishing, where as every piece on this gun was probably CNC machined. Nice review. Do you have one to recommend or a particular bullet you like? After the initial release of the Pythons, a few reviewers pointed out some serious reliability issues with the Pythons they received from Colt. Theres no doubt the new trigger is better in every way. I asked Colt why stainless, and not blue? With this Python 2020 effort, thoughthis is a good sign from the company. Proved to be very accurate, and fun to shootuntil it wasnt. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 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. Kinda like the amount of people who say they were at the original Woodstock concert! Ill keep it up over the next few days and keep annoying them. 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. Measured over 10 pulls of two different guns, theres all of 1.3 oz of difference. Wow. I dearly hope we see a blued Python, and Id fight a big man or a small old lady to be first in line for one, but I dont think we will see them in significant numbers anytime soon. The question that everyone will ask is, Does the new Python live up to the name? Yes. It was a link back to my family. 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. Please keep us informed like this. Now, if Colt would make the Anaconda 2021, that would just be the bees knees, wouldnt it? Very thorough, and I suspect, took some time. But those were the .357 Magnum loads and they printed, on average, 1.2 groups. Theyre pushing as fast as they can to get that cylinder rotating again, with no loss in accuracy. Fantastic handling dynamics. I think I made too much money to qualify for that .gov cheese. I much prefer a .44 or .45 caliber. They could be made to be the target pistol in the US market unless S&W brought back the Model 41. In front of the sight, just above the muzzle, there is a very small screw. ( 31 customer reviews) Sold: 18. The new Pythons didnt need thread locker. At the time published MSRP was $505. New Smith & Wesson revolvers at the time cost considerably less. Holsters need to be leather with some carving, basketweave is a good old school look. Ive only had it to the range once. They are not vents. A very nice customer service person told me where my nearest Colt dealer was and said he could have one shipped there for me. I pulled the hammer back, and slowly squeezed the trigger. Pythons have always included a wide, deeply serrated hammer spur as standard. Then, right before I was going to publish, another 6 and a 4.25 Python came in from the Colt marketing department. So, it seems that defective revolvers are still finding their way into circulation. 1 selling revolver among FFLs using the services of GunBroker.com in 2020. Now Colt, make more of them. Those are some mighty fine looking revolvers. COLT MAKE THIS ONE AGAIN. I second the It was addressed in the article comment. We are of accord. And now the firing ping pushes far enough forward to strike primers with the requisite force and distance to detonate primers reliably. $1500 may be a lot now, but $729.95 was a lot in 1990. When I see my trusty Glock 19 sitting in its place while not on me I see a semi-auto pistol. When I reviewed the new Colt King Cobra, I noted some concern over the cylinder end-shake, which measured at .003. That was the brushed stainless finish then, to be followed by the Ultimate Stainless finish in 1984. Several other rounds, like the Barnes 140 gr .357 Magnum XPB round scored under 1 as well. The new 6-inch Anaconda has an unloaded weight of 53 ounces, and an overall length of 13 inches. Every other round fell either on or between those two extremes. The downside of blueing stainless is that you have to fiddle with it. Colt released a few different versions, The Hunter, Silhouette, and 10 Pointer in that barrel length. Wood 2 piece grip. Ill assume you mean physical structure. No contest between a crafted steel revolver and a gun popped out of a mold. Im currently unaware of any major holster manufacturers making well-fitted holsters for this revolver, so if any of you know of one, let us know in the comments. But there is something about a Python. I put in 200 rounds of reloaded .357 Magnum through that new 6 Python. 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%. Pubgbet , CHOKEDEE88.COM - . Many folks think that Colt has lost the level of expertise and attention to detail necessary to produce that finish. LoL. For anyone whos ordered a Single Action Army, or simply had a high polish put on by the Colt Custom Shop, theyve seen what Colt is currently capable of. And if the Python performs as well as it appeared to during my short time with it, that backlog will probably increase. I was ready to be angry. In 1980 I saw a sidebar ad in one of the gun mags with a photo of the newly available 8 barrel. , Ive been careful with my money all my life and this is what it gets me. pwrserge, obsolesent? Double action revolvers and semi-auto pistols were developed at about the same time. It meant a little more than most of the guns I review. I was NOT surprised, however, at the way the gun press and Python addicts from the old days over reacted. While I appreciated the build of a Python, I was never a fan. Oh and a competitor to the S&W M&P R8, including optic and WML rails (Ruger needs to get on that one too). Even with the old Pythons, Colt made around 65 guns a day at their peak production. 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. Ill let that sink in for a moment. I would guess 1/3rd of the cost of the gun more, and very few would be released. The original Pythons were expensive and genuinely premium pieces, this is just overpriced average (and thats assuming they really have fixed the reliability issues). About a month later on December 14th I got a call that the gun was there. I have fond memories of my youth shooting several Pythons. Accuracy * * * * * Nano-nit Its caulk, not calk, nless thats a rural Texas thing Im unaware of. 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. On and on, this crap is seemingly everywhere on guns now. This round produced consistent five-round groups of just under 1. The Colt Officer Target pistols, especially in .22 and .32. 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. If anything, theyve reminded us of what the company once produced, and what it still is capable of. pweserge, spoken like someone long on theory and little real world experience. Width: 1.55 in. My handgun battery is about evenly split between revolvers and semi-autos. Also in keeping with tradition, at twenty-five yards the 2020 Python is unerringly lethal. Ill also guess that it was easier to make this system than the old, from a manufacturing standpoint. If I have this reaction, Im sure Mr. Bad guy has it triple. I shoot it regularly and its still like a dream. Fired a customers Colt Python once while I was an RSO. If you have missed out on this auction or are looking for a particular firearmcontact us. The Colt Python is the legendary production revolver and requires no introduction. Yeah, this gun is a hot mess. I have ordered 2 of the 4.25, hopefully consecutive numbers, though when I might see them in this environment, who can tell. Excellent quality, great 178 grain bullet. Colt got back in the double action revolver game with the Cobra. Slimmed down Cobra with a 4 barrel, fixed trench style rear, thin G10 grips and a 2/3 underlug, much like the originals. My contact there said it was to comply with minimal barrel length restrictions in Canada. It was that marriage of the ergonomics of the duty-sized weapon with target accuracy that made the Python so sought after. I really enjoyed this review. Some were of significant value. If you mentioned it I missed it, but there is a difference in the frame. 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. Comparatively, semi-autos with effective loadings are a fairly new thing. BTW, i hope you and Jeremy dont leave TTAG, hands down the best writers/reviewers here! We have 100s of Collector Grade firearms (not on auction) in our inventory and available for . Screw or pin replacable front sight. YouTube has indeed changed our world . . After all, the older Pythons were bringing in $2-3,000 each. Oh, 686? I have the 6 inch model. I taught her to shoot around 1965, though she could never hit anything with the .25 acp I bought her. The end-shake still measures exactly the same. I own the first Colt double action .357 Magnum, a New Service with 7.5 inch barrel, several Official Police revolvers, an original Python, the new Python, and I often carry a 1956 Colt Cobra. Double action. This is the same system that has worked so well with the King Cobra and is now a well-proven and welcome change. Steel revolvers like this one are just worth the price. Nice colt wheelies thanks for the good article. 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. Theres lots more available travel for the firing pin without the transfer bar in the way. When you pull the hammer back, you know this is something special. I didnt expect high marks in this category. Nice gun-nice review. This isnt just an accurate, good looking gun, its a fun one, too. Maybe. 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. Much like the first edition of the Python, this revolver has a captivating appearance. Best Shop Dumps CC Im just pulling for Colt to make some improvements. Of course, the Python was the Holy Grail but was always out of reach money-wise. I followed your advice and did a search on Google. Quintessentially a target revolver, the Colt 2020 Python has pleasingly proven to be incredibly accurate. New-production Colt Pythons retailed for $125 in the late '50s, which is the equivalent of $1,350 in 2023. i have one it is great!!!! 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. The reintroduced 2020 model continues the great legacy. But other than that there dont seem to be any big noticeable changes. Veteran, army medic, proud Texas son. The Python had a $125 MSRP (the same as the Single Action Army). Grips: Walnut Target Stocks There still seems to be some bugs to be worked out. Different Colt catalogs throughout the decades described them as there to reduce weight or to dissipate heat. Seems to me that the Colt market has always been driven by collector and speculative interest, vs. performance for dollars spent. There are several guns Id love to see Colt bring back: Colt Woodsman target .22 semi-auto. So has my shooting buddy, who experienced the same results when I asked him to verify what I was experiencing. It also has the 4.25 inch barrel. The few local gun shops I asked said they didnt really deal in new Colts. Not because I dont like it, because everybody else around me does. There is, IMHO, an intimidation factor involved with large frame revolvers. I have to say I was surprised to see Colt bringing the Python back. Heck of a startup for a 1600 dollar revolver, if you ask me. And man, they do look cool. On the 4.25 gun, I found the screw a little too loose. When push comes to shove though, Ive never been a big fan of the .357 either. Click here to view our other Live Auctions! Is it a consistent weight, or is it somewhere between 7 and 9 and a half pounds? I COULD get one with my theoretical porkulus cheque. For my 6"-barrelled Python, the overall length is 11.5." 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. The only Colt I ever owned was a SAA. It continued in that manner through another 50 rounds or so, certainly didnt self-correct. Its going back to Colt. She remembers that 50+ years later, the second one is for her. Then I taught her to shoot a 4 Python with hot .357 loads around 1968, and she could not miss. Dear colt, 2.5 round butt, PVD black and you can have my $1499 , https://www.gunbroker.com/item/865604298 This Gun. Yes. No doubt about that. As much as I bristle at that (I shoot the heck out of finely finished guns all the time), Im afraid theyre right. You wont be changing springs in a revolver very often if at all. Classic Python style put six stars in this category before we even started. 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. I was really wondering about the new generation. Reliability? In January of 2020 a new Colt Python rolled out of the factory and it was the No. As I said in my King Cobra review, my dad carried a stainless Python, so the Python wasnt just some other gun to me. I find it in screws. Weight: 46 oz. New-in-box 2020 Pythons, in either barrel length, are being sold for about twice the MSRP. Mine is a stainless 6 model with full size grips. 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