That depends entirely on what you are looking to do. Altamont makes some grips for the GP100 that look great, and really class the gun up. I havent seen a gun yet, but in pictures the hammer also appears slightly smaller, if so, supwifdat? Accuracy * * * * * With the crappy rollout, I decided to get a Super Redhawk instead..now if only I could find somewhere to shoot. I am on my second new python if there were only 25 returned why did it take 3 months to get to me? kinks have been revealed and fixed. The 178 is classic Elmer Keith. This is a stout and very capable load, with muzzle velocities in the 6 gun over 1,200fps. And this Python just might be the one gun I need to add to the herd. Hey, Nanking Nancy, lookee what I got! 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. Im one of the lucky ones with an original blued piece. Now, if Colt would make the Anaconda 2021, that would just be the bees knees, wouldnt it? Maybe I handled a bad new Python, but there should be no such thing. You mentioned the difference in the actions. A stainless GP100 is one of the guns that I just cant seem to keep. This revolver was manufactured with a variety of barrel lengths. 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. The gun still dry fires in DA and SA. I shot a few Pythons back in the day, but couldnt afford one myself. Man, it was atrocious. Not saying that S&W and Ruger, the two big players in that space, are bad by any means (theyre not!). Love my New Python. $1500 may be a lot now, but $729.95 was a lot in 1990. The worst shooting group was also an Armscor 158 gr FMJ round. Nano-nit Its caulk, not calk, nless thats a rural Texas thing Im unaware of. On June 2, 1955, the first production Colt Python models left the factory and launched what still remains one of the most iconic double-action revolvers of all time. I pulled the side plates from each of the new guns I had access to. Worth scouring the net for though. I never understood it. I walked out with the gun for $403.60 tax included. This could be a nice money-maker for them, and they need that right now. New-in-box 2020 Pythons, in either barrel length, are being sold for about twice the MSRP. As a gunsmith, I find thread locker in more and more and more places on modern firearms. That number can be increased now that Colt is using a method of less hand fitting and more advanced manufacturing. The Serial Number is under 4000, and it was delivered to my dealer from the distributor one week ago. Dumps With Pin Shop Description: COLT PYTHON 2020 PRODUCTION 6" SP6WTS .357 MAGNUM or 38 Special, Stainless Steel, Factory New in box, Serial # PY200XXX. At no point did I clean or provide any maintenance to the guns in any way during the shooting. COLT MAKE THIS ONE AGAIN. Oh, 686? Screw or pin replacable front sight. Double action revolvers and semi-auto pistols were developed at about the same time. However, Colt took the. I scrimped and saved and by fall of 81 had enough to pay full price plus sales tax. The Python. I own a 74 Colt Python and it is amazing. Same comment for 1903s and A3s. Nice colt wheelies thanks for the good article. Im happy that you simply shared this useful info with us. As a person who has worked in very high-end and state of the art modern manufacturing, that ALONE is a huge problem. Height is 7.25 inches. 5.1 oz. This releases the front sight, which can then be replaced with a different front sight. I can see where the love of the old pythons come from, but these arent the old guns. I was also considering a high polish prior to nickle boron and then B coverage. Hunt deer humanely at distances of 100 yards Id go with Ruger .44 SBH with a scope ( I have one). The new Python carries a hefty $1499 price tag and they are just about impossible to find. Building on Colt's Snake Gun legacy, the legendary double-action revolver returns in stainless steel in 4.25" and 6" barrel lengths. 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. A lot more.and then the Viper. "The funny thing. The Volcanic was basically a lever action pistol. Description. I put the full 1,000 rounds I originally intended to shoot through two guns through one single 6 gun. If anything, theyve reminded us of what the company once produced, and what it still is capable of. Colt says that if you have a problem with your Python, call them and they will send you a pre-paid shipping label. I couldnt believe Colt would let this gun out. Bought the very fist one I could get my hands on, picked it up January 6th. Grouping straight out of the box is excellent as expected. Both say they fit the Python and SW 686 as well. 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. 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. The end-shake still measures exactly the same. Its not exactly what the Democrats wanted done with the money, which makes it all the more delightful. Yes, the Colt action is powered by a V spring that returns the trigger and the Smith and Wesson features a trigger return spring. Three-hundred and seventeen I-frame Pythons were shipped during the first six months at a retail price of $125. use the Glock. In any barrel length, the tastefully done marks and the finish makes the Python stand out. And the focus is always on the problem but never the resolution, or the manufacturers response. Instead, they went with a transfer bar system. And high-qualityrosinis just that. Too many recycled stories and a lack of depth. That said nice to see Colt trying to act like theyre somebody and produce some nice iron. That being said, I waited a whole year to make sure that Colt rectified the problem. It may have just passed up my pinned barrel 29 Ive been looking for as #1 to get. Rising to the top in a single year is . I was thrilled to find a new Python at Cabelas. But it is more utilitarian. Colt should have stuck to the original. 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. Colt has revived an iconic and superb firearm with the 2020 Python. While I appreciated the build of a Python, I was never a fan. Across three guns and 1,700 plus rounds, perfect performance. Now i feel dumb for not recognizing it!! Dont care to hear about 10mm. Listen folks, the name of the alloy is stainless not stainnone. Thanks for the review. I asked Colt why 4.25 and not 4 like the original release. Oh and a competitor to the S&W M&P R8, including optic and WML rails (Ruger needs to get on that one too). Colt didnt screw it up. Overall Length: 9.75 in. 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. I have the 6 inch model. Rosin can be made from many types of starting materials, including flower, kief and bubble hash either dried or fresh frozen. Even the stoutest 158 gr loads are tamed by the Python. Not my thing or budget but fwiw American Rifleman gave it a good review too. Only one 4. Many folks think that Colt has lost the level of expertise and attention to detail necessary to produce that finish. Every photo you see in this review of the shorter barrel Python is after all of the shooting, and after it was cleaned. My newest handgun is a stainless Ruger. Different processes of collecting trichomes and applying pressure have been used for thousands of years, however, we are only now refining these processes into pure, clean dabbable products. 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. A fella can still hope. Style and Appearance * * * * * I am dissatisfied customer, as much as how Colts customer service treated me as anything else. jwt, thanks for the review. real. So I can forgive the differences. Colt's Manufacturing Company LLC Colt Speaks Justin Baldini,. People overlook the .45 Colt too much. How does the new Python affect the value of the old Pythons? But the ability to interchange the front sights, as well as backwards compatibility with the old Python grips gives this revolver a leg up on the competition. But Im happy with it. I would guess 1/3rd of the cost of the gun more, and very few would be released. 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. I was NOT surprised, however, at the way the gun press and Python addicts from the old days over reacted. It also has the 4.25 inch barrel. Fend of a 10 pack of starving Wuhan flu zombies ? I followed your advice and did a search on Google. You asked about holsters; both Galco and DeSantis have holsters for the Python. Excellent quality, great 178 grain bullet. 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. I carry my four inch gun from time to time. In double action, the lowest trigger pull of either gun was 8 lbs. Unfortunately, there was an almost four month gap between when I got to shoot the 6 gun and the shorter barreled model. BTW, i hope you and Jeremy dont leave TTAG, hands down the best writers/reviewers here! He also very generously allowed me to photograph, measure, and generally play with the more than a dozen varied original model Pythons he owned. On both the 6 and 4.25 guns, the Armscor 158 gr FMJ in .38 SPL shot the best. 15 18 comments I am looking forward to seeing more posts by you as soon as possible! As of this writing, Colt says they have produced about 5,000 Pythons and they are split about evenly in barrel lengths. They continue today through a variety of guns like their iconic Colt Python and M4 Carbines. New-in-box 2020 Pythons, in either barrel length, are being sold for about twice the MSRP. June 30, 2020 By Keith Wood. In a fascinating little bit of arithmetic, he would pay the same amount for the new Python in 2020. When it comes to precision, the new Python easily lives up to the reputation of the original models. 38SPL P. First, let me say I was getting a little worried about Colt. Comparatively, semi-autos with effective loadings are a fairly new thing. Colt released a few different versions, The Hunter, Silhouette, and 10 Pointer in that barrel length. It was also chambered in .357 Magnum. One day the light goes off in your head and you realize just how good the piece really is. It deserves all the hype created by its release. So has my shooting buddy, who experienced the same results when I asked him to verify what I was experiencing. Sub 1 groups with both the 6 and 4.25 at 25 yards with a variety of ammunition. Barrel Length: 6 in. 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. Not even in fancy colors. No doubt about that. So one day in November, I picked up the phone and called Colt. I take a different view than many people. A few years back it was offered to me and the seller set the price. This round produced consistent five-round groups of just under 1. Colt notes that the rear of the top strap has more steel there than the originals, leading to a stronger revolver. I stared at that picture for months deciding that I had to own one of those guns. MSRP: $1,499 (street price about $1700), Colt Python 4.25 I asked Colt why stainless, and not blue? The .002 seemed a little loose. Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus. Pubgbet , CHOKEDEE88.COM - . Theyre a fantastic value. Noooo. This detailed review implies the contrary, according to the author its all good. I'm very disheartened about this. (Photo: Colt) The hand-filling 8-inch Colt Anaconda for 2021 has an. The single action trigger on that gun measured at 4lbs 8.2oz and the double action measured at 9lb 2.7oz. Width: 1.55 in. Carried S&W N and K frames for many years as a Peace Officer, but always kinda wanted a Python. Ive also been upset front when they disappointed me, like with the King Cobra, although I have certainly warmed up to that gun. This process is described the same way, and even on the same page (19) in the manual, with the King Cobra and the Python. At that time you could still handle the gun without a trigger lock. In fact I prefer S&W revolvers to any other. 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. Of course, if I didnt like it, there would be plenty of other fan boys to sell the guns off to. But the biggest strike against it in my book today is the same thing as the legendary Python of old. New-production Colt Pythons retailed for $125 in the late '50s, which is the equivalent of $1,350 in 2023. 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. The same feeler gauge that measured .003 wouldnt quite fit in the new Python. According to Colt, the top of the frame has 30 percent more steel in it by cross-section. You know, before the turn of the last century. They havent. Strike one. Shipping cost is $45 and includes shipping insurance to the CONTINENTAL US. 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