Of course, if I didnt like it, there would be plenty of other fan boys to sell the guns off to. However, Colt took the. The Python. 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. Well balanced and poised. The Python is cool. A very nice customer service person told me where my nearest Colt dealer was and said he could have one shipped there for me. Its my BBQ gun. I COULD get one with my theoretical porkulus cheque. The Keefe Report: Colt Addresses Python Problems. As a person who has worked in very high-end and state of the art modern manufacturing, that ALONE is a huge problem. A wide spur, checkered hammer and grooved, curved trigger provided maximum control and fast lock time. The Pythons 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. 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. Ill have to pass, thank you very much. 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. The FIRST RULE of buying anything new (especially guns) is to wait Colt-PY300168. If you take a look at the King Cobra review, youll know just what the trigger mechanism is on the new Python. Colt has revived an iconic and superb firearm with the 2020 Python. real. In CA we have to have a 4 inch tube to legally carry while hunting. no more light primer strikes. The new Python has a 5-pound trigger pull, and it isn't clean and crisp. Fired a customers Colt Python once while I was an RSO. A few years back it was offered to me and the seller set the price. That was the brushed stainless finish then, to be followed by the Ultimate Stainless finish in 1984. Brand new 2020 Python 4.25 inch. 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. Once the gun fires, theres no reason to carefully bring the trigger forward. Not even in fancy colors. I dont see any reason to spend twice as much on a Python as on a 586 or 686 with identical performance and the options of an additional round, porting, exotic materials, various barrel lengths and tons of other features in the various trims. After all, it was decades before Colt released a stainless version of the originals. The bullet has long left the barrel by the time your finger is moving out. Dear colt, 2.5 round butt, PVD black and you can have my $1499 , https://www.gunbroker.com/item/865604298 This Gun. Very good review. Definitely the most in-depth complete review Ive seen so far on the new gun. Even if it was mechanically sound, it looks like a plastic version of a Python rather than a real thing. The second gun shoots much better but the trigger pull is DA 10lb and the SA is 6lb. Groups are measured center to center with a metal ruler. It just feels like the trigger wants to be pulled, like the gun wants to be shot. Capacity: 6 rds. The blueing of stainless often requires you hit a narrow temperature range, sometimes you need to run the salt bath temp up and down through the range to get the blueing to start, then you need to sometimes agitate the salts a bit to keep them blueing the stainless, etc, etc. The top of the frame has been beefed up and the adjustable rear sight doesn't weaken the frame. Colt has been providing quality firearms for the US Military since Samuel Colt's first US Patent in 1836. I am completely up front about how big of a fan I am of Colt. I dont understand how thats even possible, and Id probably the be the guy to argue that its not. Good shooting! Now it looks fantastic and it functions properly. She remembers that 50+ years later, the second one is for her. Colt last week issued an update to clarify some reported questions with their rebooted Python series of .357 Magnum revolvers. Manufacturers, retailersif your actual, physical product does not include actual sincere and genuine customer serviceyoure wasting the customers time and money. Colt's Manufacturing Company LLC Colt Speaks Justin Baldini,. But then I havent ordered leather for it, yet. We are back to the famed bank-vault lockup of old. Same comment for 1903s and A3s. On all of the guns I shot, the windage screw moves very easily. Which is it? Strike one. With .38 SPL target loads, recoil in either model new Python is very minimal and suitable for the most recoil adverse shooters. On the 4.25 gun, I found the screw a little too loose. Weight . Semi Autos are cheap, practical and suitable. The Colt Officer Target pistols, especially in .22 and .32. They lock right in the hand, and help make shooting the Python a joy. You have entered an incorrect email address! I own many guns now, but the Python is the centerpiece of my handgun collection. Both say they fit the Python and SW 686 as well. Theres an even, not quite mirror quality polish throughout the gun. Comparatively, semi-autos with effective loadings are a fairly new thing. The Pythons adjustable rear sight is very similar to the original. 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. They continue today through a variety of guns like their iconic Colt Python and M4 Carbines. Now i feel dumb for not recognizing it!! He also very generously allowed me to photograph, measure, and generally play with the more than a dozen varied original model Pythons he owned. I really liked that gun, but sold it many years ago to help pay for my house. This review gives me a little more confidence in the new version. Trigger is smooth as glass. (That's $1,134 in today's . 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. In 1980 I saw a sidebar ad in one of the gun mags with a photo of the newly available 8 barrel. It also has the 4.25 inch barrel. 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. I contacted Colt and asked for an explanation of these failures. $1500 may be a lot now, but $729.95 was a lot in 1990. Very proper. For my 6"-barrelled Python, the overall length is 11.5." 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. . Ive been waiting with great anticipation for a new 4 stainless. , Ive been careful with my money all my life and this is what it gets me. I couldnt believe Colt would let this gun out. I was going to buy another AR but the Colt seems more appropriate. PYTHON USED $3,249.99 The Colt Python is a family of six-round double-action revolvers chambered in .357 Magnum. 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. If they own up to the problem(s) and fix it/them, then theyve done well. Mfg Part Number. COPYRIGHT 2021, THETRUTHABOUTGUNS.COM. Description: COLT PYTHON 2020 PRODUCTION 6" SP6WTS .357 MAGNUM or 38 Special, Stainless Steel, Factory New in box, Serial # PY200XXX. If you mentioned it I missed it, but there is a difference in the frame. Ive owned more than a few Pythons over the years. The 2020 Python features modern stainless steel alloys and a re . BTW, i hope you and Jeremy dont leave TTAG, hands down the best writers/reviewers here! Accuracy. The shooting hand thumb will find the spur with ease and surety. Ive always wanted a 2.5 one and would buy one of the new ones if they offered the option. I tested both a 6 and a 4.25 trigger. 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. 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. Im curious if you still feel this way a year and half later? Not good. Heck of a startup for a 1600 dollar revolver, if you ask me. I'm very disheartened about this. Both guns were (and are) lasers and were an absolute joy to shoot. Putting the Python up against any other brand next with your eyes closed? If it requires refinishing, it may take longer. Even with the old Pythons, Colt made around 65 guns a day at their peak production. I really enjoyed this review. 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. 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. Most people infected with the COVID-19 virus will experience mild to moderate respiratory illness and recover without requiring special treatment. Months before Colt was able to get me guns to review, the guns from my buddy came in. Is their a reason why Colt cant put the same surface on the new hammers that the original Pythons had? Many folks think that Colt has lost the level of expertise and attention to detail necessary to produce that finish. It continued in that manner through another 50 rounds or so, certainly didnt self-correct. But it is the finest Colt revolver made. Still I want it in Royal Blue as thats the hipster gun owner way. try desantis holster hybrid. The small print in Aurebesh on the dial reads Made on Lothal which was a farming planet in the outer rim where the Empire installed mining and production facilities. I love it. And the focus is always on the problem but never the resolution, or the manufacturers response. Good call Colt, good call. Kracker, I love me a S&W 686. The first python had light strikes, gouges on the crown and tool marks inside the barrel. Nice colt wheelies thanks for the good article. 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. While Colt limited some options for the new model, they more than made up for it with the improvements. I couldnt hit the bank fast enough. Click here to view our other Live Auctions! Customization on a revolver is a package deal. I am looking forward to seeing more posts by you as soon as possible! And if the Python performs as well as it appeared to during my short time with it, that backlog will probably increase. Theres always a couple turds in the swimming pool. There was a small bur around the firing pin hole that would stage on the fired case. 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 only thing is cant find a new anywhere and double the price is crazy i think the 1499.00 price is right but try to find one its impossible and if they only made 2500 6 pythons thats a frigin joke its gonna be the same thing again you want a python its gonna be 3000 period which is a real bummer were not like the lucky ones who get to find these guns and test them colt needs to ramp up the production on these pythons which wont happen real bummer us average joe will never see one of these pythons jock. Bullet molds. Some of the time, I have to take a propane torch to parts to get them to come apart (eg, red Loctite). The new Colt Python, a revolver brought back from the dead. I told him I wanted a blue 8 in .357 magnum. Please do call them back and let us know what they said. Eventually the initial frenzy will die down, and well see saner street prices for the new Python 2020. It hardly moves at all. Pushing is a far more natural action. 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. Dont care to hear about 10mm. This of course was way before the internet and I was frustrated. Nice review. How is it that Mauser made millions of bolt action rifles that went to hell and back for use and conditions, and they never needed thread locker? 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. Is it better than spending hours on the phone? The same feeler gauge that measured .003 wouldnt quite fit in the new Python. As with the King Cobra review, I cant do better justice to the operation of the transfer bar system than the Colt manual itself. So it doesnt bother me. This is because they werent actually allowing the trigger to return fully forward. The recoil itself isnt difficult to manage in either length, the 6 gun just gets back on target faster, with very minimal muzzle rise. use the Glock. Maybe Colt will offer the blue from their custom shop? The 178 is classic Elmer Keith. 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. According to Colt, the top of the frame has 30 percent more steel in it by cross-section. Once the hammer is released from the trigger, it rotates forward striking the transfer bar transferring energy to the firing pin to ignite the cartridge in the chamber. Additional shipping cost applies to Alaska and Hawaii. Excellent quality, great 178 grain bullet. re: the need for thread locker on modern guns. Much for the better. Heres a corrosive agent (ie, blueing salts) you couuld use for the job: https://du-lite.com/shop/du-lite-3-0-salts/. $ 1,399.00. 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. Colt designed the new Python to be a strong gun, capable of shooting numerous full-magnum rounds over the course of its life. . I havent been here in a while due to health issues. Man, it was atrocious. I taught her to shoot around 1965, though she could never hit anything with the .25 acp I bought her. I have ran a 178 grain hard cast SWC at just over 1340 fps with excellent accuracy to 100 yards. A 1956 catalogue lists a Colt Trooper at $71. Have you looked into what could be causing it? 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. We have 100s of Collector Grade firearms (not on auction) in our inventory and available for . But other than that there dont seem to be any big noticeable changes. I am more sad than angry over the outcome. Not much risk there. I have the 6 inch model. Weight: 46 oz. But in no way am I saying I dislike Colts, I just couldnt afford both. At that time you could still handle the gun without a trigger lock. Its so good that they had function problems with the shootable examples at Shot Show Media Day,cylinders failed to advance . I pulled the side plates from each of the new guns I had access to. 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. Its the best! I now have a varied collection of plastic autos, steel autos, and revolvers and Im thinking I really need to get a Colt. For any mechanical issue, they should have it returned to you within 30 days. pweserge, spoken like someone long on theory and little real world experience. Yup! When I got the gun back from the factory the gouges and tool marks were down to scratches and it fired consistently, not accurately. And high-qualityrosinis just that. posted on February 24, 2020. The Colt Python is the legendary production revolver and requires no introduction. I much prefer a .44 or .45 caliber. Finally, our impatience was rewarded when, earlier this year, Colt released the 6 and 4.25 Pythons. Also in keeping with tradition, at twenty-five yards the 2020 Python is unerringly lethal. I had Ted Blocker leather make an appropriate holster for it. These days, high performance JHPs mean that while semi-autos still cant keep up with enormous hunting cartridge revolvers, they are more than good enough to compete against .38 SPL self-defense revolvers. This revolver was manufactured with a variety of barrel lengths. I dont have a heavy bullet mold for the 357. When push comes to shove though, Ive never been a big fan of the .357 either. This is not the hand-fitted gun of the original models, and do I hope everyone can appreciate the level of work that goes into something like that. Double action. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. This was going to be my first revolver. Finish: Semi-Bright Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Nice gun-nice review. Grouping straight out of the box is excellent as expected. 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. Protect yourself and others from infection by washing your hands or using an alcohol based rub frequently and not touching your face. This isnt just an accurate, good looking gun, its a fun one, too. Although Colt has yet to grace us with a blued version of the Python, they have released two separate barrel lengths, 6 and 4.25. As always, I lubed the gun (in this case with the supplied Lucas Oil Gun Lube) prior to shooting. Reliability * * * * * The full under-lug, combined with those rib vents complete a certain stout elegance. Colt tells us the Pythons have been in production since November in order to fill the supply chain before the announcement. During this review, I shot the guns in the rain and I shot them in weird Texas 85-degree winter muggy heat. Im betting weve all been there. Yeah, done it. The heaviest of either gun was 8 lbs 6.4 oz. 2020 Colt Python Set .357 Mag 4.25". Its a pain in the neck, but it can be done. Do you have one to recommend or a particular bullet you like? The new Python took a pretty big change in the trigger mechanism from the original models. Also have a S&W Model 629 with a polished trigger. You mentioned the difference in the actions. It was a link back to my family. Once I determined that I had removed enough material from the hammer, I polished it and re-blued it. They were put there because they look cool. That they came out with improper assembly itself is a joke. In the above, Justin Baldini, Colt's Director of Marketing,. And a great shooter. Advertisement Initially, only a blued finish was offered, but, befitting the gun, it wasn't just any blued finish. The front sights on all of the current Pythons are a complete break from the original pinned styles, and include the same interchangeable front sight setup as the Cobra series. The original Colt Python revolver was issued in one single barrel length, 6. I didnt expect high marks in this category. This is not a fault of the gun, but poor training for which I was once also a victim. They havent. Can you recommend anyone to do this work on say, a new 4.25 Colt Python? Ive only had it to the range once. The question that everyone will ask is, Does the new Python live up to the name? Yes. Got to understand the action and stick with it. I have a 1980 Python that was handed down to me nearly unfired. The new models mainspring is a departure, but not a huge one. Reliability? Buy Colt Python 2020 ENGRAVED Royal Snake Scale by Altamont 4.25" .357 Mag: GunBroker is the largest seller of Revolvers Pistols Guns & Firearms All: 973467538 . ocean master boats made in china, accident on 181 claims four lives, Revolver brought back from the original Pythons had lasers and were an absolute joy to shoot marks. Heaviest of either gun was 8 lbs 6.4 oz it/them, then done. 100 yards these failures I dislike Colts, I shot them in weird Texas 85-degree winter muggy.! 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