I have to disagree that it is the greatest revolver of all time. The new Python is a bit smoother than the old gun but with upgrades to make it a stronger revolver. Building on Colt’s Snake Gun legacy, the legendary double-action revolver returns in stainless steel in 4.25” and 6” barrel lengths. At least one foreign dignitary purchased the Python for his palace guard. I have confidence in The Shooter’s Log and its contributing writers. Colt should be going after these dealers that are ripping off consumers. Any thoughts on the best approach/best dealers to work with ? Just the same, older examples in good shape may bring a much higher price than the new Colts. Guns are new with boxes. The revolver was based on the Shooting Master .38 Special, one of the finest target revolvers of its day. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window). The Colt Python was first introduced in 1955; models dated from 1955 through 1963 were handmade and featured either a Royal Blue or Bright Nickel finish. It all depends on sales. Get the American Rifleman Insider newsletter for at-a-glance access to industry news, gear, gun reviews, videos and more—delivered directly to your Inbox. The old Pythons were Cadillacs. .hide-if-no-js { While I love Colt revolvers, many people may not realize what Colt did to their small dealers. In fact I’ve heard and seen on utube the pistol malfunctioning. I like the 357 snub because there is no long distance I would be shooting. +  After all, the older Pythons were bringing in $2-3,000 each. I stopped the truck and we jumped out since the hogs had spotted us and started moving. I waited 7 months thru COVID mess to get a 2020 Python. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. I am a shooter and the new Python is worth its price. The additional information on the holsters is also helpful. It is a wonderful gun and the action was hand fitted, but most of the upper grade revolvers were fitted also. Colt Python 6" Consecutive Set GI#: 101604605 Brand New Current production Colt Python's with 6" barrels, in 357 Magnum consecutive numbered. Doesn’t really affect the shooting, just a little strange for a top tier gun. According to Colt, there is 30 percent more steel above the cylinder on the new Python than there was on the original guns. Python collector, Jeff Boss, provided a stock classic Python for comparison; the older version had a lighter trigger. Brand New Current production Colt Python's with 6" barrels, in 357 Magnum consecutive numbered. They simplified the mechanism, reducing the total number of moving parts to 14. The bore is not a squeeze bore compared to the “real original python”. Building on Colt’s Snake Gun legacy, the legendary double-action revolver returns in stainless steel in 4.25” and 6” barrel lengths. I always sucked at the range at in service training once a year. The one negative is that there is “play” in the rear sights. I did subway booth holdup stakeouts. Hopefully I will be able to secure a new 4 inch barrel revolver soon. The Uncle Mike’s shoulder holster isn’t expensive, but takes the weight of the revolver off of the belt and onto the shoulders. All revolvers suffer a jolt when they are fired, but the Colt’s ultra-tight lockup suffered more than others while maintaining exceptional accuracy as a byproduct. Since my revolver is stainless steel. Colt has a winner with the new Python, better or as good as the Legacy Python. High prices are the result of the Python being out of production and a tremendous collector’s market. The reported problems with the new ones seem to result from the “hand” being an MIM, breakable part the tip of which breaks off when a shooter tries the second pull on a locked cylinder. 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. Colt made up to 50,000 plus yearly Pythons in the mid 80’s. The safety strap is truly secure. With the stock wood grips the recoil is quite strongly felt. I have a 1976 python and several Smiths that are all waaaay better. I get that dealer’s are in this to make money, but come on, what about customer loyalty? The 410-­series stainless steel used on Pythons since 1983 has been replaced by a stronger and more corrosion-­resistant alloy. You didn’t talk anything about recalls I’m hearing it over 100 these were recalled because of some serious issues some of it being the trigger and others being a side plate not fitting correctly. I have had ZERO ISSUES out of mine, and serial number is in the 6000 mark. I considered it a superb single action revolver, but horrible double action. What should I expect to pay if I buy a new 6 inch bbl Colt Python today or soon? The Python Was Born. I’m not a complainer, not a perfectionist, and very rarely comment. I cannot say for certain, and neither can I say for certain if Colt will keep the new Python in production. Its a rip off pure and simple and not worth anywhere near the money Colt is asking because it simply is not a “real Python” in any sense of the word. Never shot anything over 8 feet. These have always been the best revolvers ever made. Like the King Cobra and the King Cobra Target, the Python bears a recessed muzzle crown below an interchangeable front sight blade. 4.9 out of 5 Stars rating. This is a great shooter. My father has a 1979 model blued 6 inch. Everyting I have seen to date has the MSRP at $ 1499.00. I owned 4 or 5of the original Pythons back in the day. Recently, a friend remarked that the new Colt Python, at $1,399 MSRP, could not be as good as the older Pythons. It drove the market price up about $200 over the last Python they released, but maybe we can chalk that up to inflation. The Python features a heavy barrel with flutes intended to reduce weight and a heavy barrel underlug designed to overcome the recoil dampening. I own the 2020 Python and I can assure you it is worth every single penny. They deserve to go out of business again. Finally, Colt is making them again, but how does the new one stack up? In 2020, Colt announced it would be reintroducing the Python in the 4.25" and 6" barrel configurations. Results were excellent, as good as I am able to produce with any handgun. As you press the trigger, the cylinder moves into lockup and it is locked tightly when the hammer falls. SAA’s that once sold for $5-10, now bring multiple thousands of dollars. Needless to say very much underwhelmed with the new Python. Thank you Colt. The “Python” is the gun and thanks to this article, I know what ammo and which holster(s) to buy for it. The only real issue I have with the new Python, or at least with my test gun, is the trigger pull. Extremely disappointed with my 2020 Python. 0 0. hickok45 review List of issues: 1) Cylinder latch will stick. Someone mentioned personal defense. The Python is among the best-balanced handguns ever manufactured. The new version has a number of improvements. The new Python is a good handgun. Moving to raccoon, a .38 Special handload at 900 fps is ideal. But after 15 years of anxiously waiting, the.357 Magnum snake gun is finally back! At that moment the hammer dropped and one hog dropped. I’ve been reading every review of the new Python I can find. But, I did have a problem with light hammer strikes on occasion when using cheap imported ammo as well as the side plate screws backing out.  =  I carry mine, in the woods, not on the streets. For field use, the DAO is ideal. Built for comfort, not speed. I own a vintage four-inch barrel Python I am not retiring, so I chose a six-inch barrel Python among the four-inch and six-inch variants currently available. I know Colt is addressing these issues and I have no doubt it will be corrected. I was good when the bell rang. Thank you, Bob and The shooter’s Log for this informative and motivating read. Colt claims that since the cylinder rotates to the right, this forces the cylinder into the frame, opposite of the Smith and Wesson. Since this was the finest sixgun Colt ever produced, it was given a deluxe Royal Blue finish and hand-honed action. SKU: PYTHON-SP4WTS The Python is back. The new Python parts WILL NOT fit the old lockwork. The Python is a deluxe holster revolver. Then they were about Several years ago while my Father in law was in town for a visit, we decided to ride out to my hunting lease to look for some hogs. All of us licensed FFL dealers that don’t have a big retail store front but have been in business for years, got kicked down the road and can no longer sell Colt products. The Python’s 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. The last MSRP about sixteen years ago was $1,150. These are some of the most highly-prized guns for collectors. This is the 21st century. Those videos did nothing to fan my confidence. Mid-range Magnums with light bullets are good for coyote or personal defense. $ 250.00 A S&W model 19 was about $ 125.00, A Colt 1911, Govt Model, $ 128.00. The DAO offers excellent adjustment by tension screws. This is a full-power load, breaking 1,260 fps in the Python. You think those where not mass produced production Pythons.The Legacy Python will not sell as well but will hold price because they do not make them anymore. I saw a few videos where the gun didn’t fire the cartridge- LMAO. First introduced in 1955, it comes in blued, nickel, and stainless versions. All he carried was his late model Colt Python. We want you, our readers, to be able to make informed decisions. As expected, Colt isn’t handing them out, but an MSRP of $1,499 shouldn’t prove a major obstacle for those champing at the bit to add a Colt Python to their collection. It would seem that many are concerned that their older Pythons may lose value. That’s why you’ll pay more for a Colt. Ordinance steel means you can shoot full power all day. I’m guessing that maybe the newfound popularity has to do with it being showcased on “The Walking Dead”, as Rick’s hand gun of choice. When I heard they were producing them again, I wondered if they would try to improve them. A simple, yet high-powered weapon. Guns are new with boxes. How the New Python Compares Ever since 1955, the Python was a deluxe revolver in every way intended to win competitions, take game, and serve for personal defense with no need for further modifications. Get your hands on a Manhurin MR 73. Target-grade . I stopped and turned back to see him in stance holding out his Colt Python .44. The lock work has been changed to cheapen it. The revolver was built on the Colt I-frame, also known as the “old .41 frame.” In the Python’s early years it ran a mere $125. 70 SERIES COLT®1911A1 TENON STAKED PATRIDGE FRONT - .150" Tall (Kensight Item# 870-110) $49.95 Compare 80 Series Colt® 1911A1 Staked serrated ramp front sight fits Colt® M1911/A1 Series '80, 0.125" tenon $33.95 When I was a young police officer I could NEVER have afforded a Python. Now that I’ve read this review of the new one, I will be picking one up. You will not regret it. I’ll buy two Smith&Wesson revolvers and be just as happy. I own 4 Pythons. Time limit exceeded. There are currently 6 In Stock from 2224 Dealer Stores. Would love to get my hands on one. (It’s August 10, 2020). I puchased one last month, It cost me $ 1595.00. I am waiting for the 4″ model to be released next. For the person that understands the Python there is nothing quite like it. It was to have been given to Me after his passing but the gun mysteriously disappeared within a day after his passing. This holster is first class, offering an excellent finish. Building on Colt’s Snake Gun legacy, the legendary double-action revolver returns in stainless steel in 4.25” and 6” barrel lengths. My question is how much is this one worth. It took multiple attempts to reach colt customer service and spent an inordinate amount of time on hold. I’ve been a FFL for 33 years and Colt could care less. Probably will take the plunge and get a new one, probably a 4”. Up close and personal you do not need a sight picture, at least I did not. The original solid barrel design was tweaked before the final variant. Colt Pythons manufactured between 1955 and 1969 also feature numeral-based serial numbers. We are at $1,398 with the new revolver. For those who can't, you should probably just stick with the Steyr M. It has the best double action pull of anything I have ever shot, that includes the old Pythons, S&Ws, and Ruger revolvers. 🤬 Colt. Too bad I can’t afford one. I have a Smith & Wesson Model 19. NRA Publications, of course, Women On Target® Instructional Shooting Clinics, Volunteer At The Great American Outdoor Show, Marion P. 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Modern machining keeps tolerances tight and the action smooth. The smooth double-action trigger is hand-honed to a perfect trigger break. Obviously, it's a medium frame revolver. The new Python cost more than the last-production Python, which is reasonable. I do wish they would do Royal Blue but I know the additional costs associated with that. In my eyes after seeing this I would not buy a new mass produced assembly line colt wannabe python. I love my new 2020 Python. Like Richard’s comment, ” HOW DO I GET ONE AT MSRP? It was issued by a few police agencies and carried by individual officers who wanted the best revolver they could afford. I purchased a Colt Python in the 70s. For those who can definitely land every shot, this is a good weapon. It will blow your mind. I am glad they have brought them back so that more people may see what an excellent guns these were. Factory Part $ 99.95 Add to cart. Things that are unique to the Python or even Colt revolvers, whatever you dumb cock any double-action revolver, make sure the trigger is not depressed even a little bit. I’m an old cop and was trained and carried revolvers a while before we transitioned to autos, so I have a little experience and own a variety of wheelguns. Compared side by side’ I cannot understand all the gripes about the new one (unless it’s camouflage for ‘I don’t have one and I’m jealous). And finally, I have to say that shooting most high pressure 357 round will leave your hand sore. The chambering, .357 Magnum, is ideal for many uses. Oh well, I guess it’s the times we live in, get while the gettins’ good (or something like that)! Colt's new Python revolvers feature stainless-steel frames, barrels and cylinders, which are all polished to a semi-bright finish. Watch Jerry Miculek shoot one, and he explains how he has to slow it down for the old girl. It is very easy to shoot. Regarding the new Colt Python, I understand all the points you make. The double action pull stacked like crazy at the back of the pull, which is why you didn’t see many on the competition circuit. The information provided here does not represent the views of Cheaper Than Dirt! I fired a few combat groups at seven yards as quickly as possible. So it stays stuck on a already fired round. I wonder if the ones trashing the gun have actually held one much less fired it. …Paid $2,495…..Great gun…Had a friend who had on in 1973 and we use to shoot quarters at the indoor range in the military…Best shooting gun I had ever seen….Tried to purchase that particular Python from him but no go…Had a S&W model 19 combat magnum that I was shooting but I just couldn’t shoot it as well as I could the Python….Just me I guess…..Have since seen the 6″ Python for $1,495….which means I lost $1,000 ! The steel used in the Python’s construction takes advantage of modern metallurgy. I buy every old Colt I can get, buy relatively few new Colts. Presently, it’s not unusual for the .357 Magnum to demand $3,000 to $4,000. The Python was manufactured in barrel lengths of two and a half to eight inches, with the four-inch and six-inch barrel Pythons the most numerous. the optional lining isn’t necessary. I do say “Buy one, you will love it!” If all you want to do is talk trash, buy something else. The new Python reinforced this opinion. In stock. Posted by: Grant Cunningham There is an assertion that comes up with surprising frequency, particularly in the internet age where everyone is an expert: the Colt Python (and all other Colt revolvers) are “delicate”, “go out of time easily”, or “not as strong/durable as a S&W.” It has low cost cast brittle MIM internal parts. The Single Action Army and the Colt 1911 are still in production and readily available. New $ 329.95 Add to cart. The heaviest 158-grain JHP loads and the 180-grain JHP are ideal for deer-sized game. Please click the reload button and complete the captcha once again. The new Colt is a shooter’s gun and perhaps the best revolver Colt has ever manufactured. (See Yankee Marshal’s video) That’s a big re-design flaw and will eventually require a total recall, once they figure out a fix. The revolver is simply the smoothest-shooting one I have ever fired—and I own and often carry a 1977 Python. For example the sear still functions perfectly but is starting to show it’s age. Our 10 Most Popular Blog Posts from 2020 - The Shooter's Log, Loading Basics: Powder Measures and Scales, Review: Wilson Combat Beretta Centurion 92G, Modding a Bug-Out Vehicle for the Apocalypse, Have Gun, Will Travel: Transporting Your Handgun Across the United States, BANNED: An Overview of Restricted Guns, Ammo and Parts in Each State, The Top 15 Most Concealable Semi-Automatic Handguns. The new Python is much the same as the original in that the balance is perfect. YouTube has indeed changed our world. The Python is made for fire double-action. I told him “COME ON THIS WAY” and started trotting towards the crossing thinking he was following. Accurate. If so, you in too big of a hurry to measure the pull. Fit and finish are equal or superior to the Colt. Fantastic article on the Colt Python. One of my grandsons may inherit that boy. Some people favor the different color bluing of one or the other, but both are high quality. Unless you have the elevation cranked tightly to the gun, as low as it goes, it will wiggle. I retired in 1984. I predict this gun will not last more than a year in the market place. * Legendary Guns in Phoenix AZ 602-242-1195 Hours of operation Tuesday-Friday 10-6 Sat 10-5 Closed Sundays & Mondays *We accept all Major credit cards. What would happen if I treated my small customers that way? It is an incredible gun, light, accurate and with a butter smooth action. Those are all in the plus column. If it was distance I would not and did not shoot. It is much different from the Smith and Wesson the Smith and Wesson has a separate trigger return spring, the Colt is operated by the V spring only. “NICE SHOT” is all I could say. Adjustable trigger on rollers. A 46-ounce, six-inch barrel Magnum with high-visibility, adjustable sights is a joy to fire. Required fields are marked *, Time limit exceeded. Only issue is price and availability. Colt has cut-a-ways and the hand, rebound arm, trigger, hammer and transfer bar have been machined. Available in both 4.25 and 6-inch full-lug-barreled versions, the resurrected Colt Python of 2020 comes only in stainless-steel construction, and is an attractive “semi-bright” finish.
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