Colt Python is back!

They're up to 77 pages discussing the new Python on the Colt forum, not to mention several sub threads.

http://www.coltforum.com/forums/python/370319-python-2020-a.html

Folks are now picking them up and are generally quite pleased with the appearance. There's been a little chatter about the looks of the stamped pony and the funky bar type code on the right side of the frame. I want some range reports!

I'll have to be pretty impressed in order to pick up a 4.25" after they're released later this month.

Kudos to Colt!

One's being discussed on the Smith forum and it's going back to the factory for 2 or 3 minor issues.

Crown problem, rear site loose and cylinder won't always open and feels gritty if I remember correctly.

Oh yeah, and the Pacs he put on it don't fit right. :shock:

Cholo said:

They're up to 77 pages discussing the new Python on the Colt forum, not to mention several sub threads.

http://www.coltforum.com/forums/python/370319-python-2020-a.html

Folks are now picking them up and are generally quite pleased with the appearance. There's been a little chatter about the looks of the stamped pony and the funky bar type code on the right side of the frame. I want some range reports!

I'll have to be pretty impressed in order to pick up a 4.25" after they're released later this month.

Kudos to Colt!

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Guess we'll have to wait and see how they hold up, both in fit-and-finish and durability. At this point, if I had $1500 to spend on a .357, I think I'd just buy a pair of Match Champion GPs . . . ("Heresy!" they shrieked.)

There are bugs in them there Pythons:

Hickok45
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=7dO-lQEX49U

GoldenWebb
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=y0dJPxXmhtc

GoldenWebb - Colt's Reply
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=usNrm9vOQBo

It's not been a good intro with the new Python There have been a few reports like Hickok45 had in the above link. The guy in the next 2 links is a complete idiot!

The biggest problem, in my opinion, is that the entire end of the barrel on some guns looks like it was dropped into gravel, several times. I simply can't fathom how all those guns made it out the door with the scratches and nicks. Some have it worse than others.

This is Colt's flagship handgun and they knew it would be judged by its appearance and trigger. I'll SWAG it by saying Colt went too light on the trigger and it's not doing well with some ammo that has harder primers, though it should. It could also be part of the problem with carry up, like Hickok had. Who knows.

They'll get it right. In the meantime, this must be one heck of an embarrassment for Colt.

Cholo said:

It's not been a good intro with the new Python The guy in the next 2 links is a complete idiot!

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+1 Seems like many firearms manufacturers are turning their clientele/customers into "beta-tester lab rats" and they just want to get their "product" out the company's door.

Cholo said:

The bolt must rise pretty quickly in that new version. Those are the longest leedes I've ever seen on a revolver cylinder. It still looks great!

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Ken, that's what I was thinking.

Well have to let that snake stay in the woods a while until they can make sure that cylinder will run every time
under fire! Not enough testing on a new action before releasing!

hpman66 said:

There are bugs in them there Pythons:

Hickok45
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=7dO-lQEX49U

GoldenWebb
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=y0dJPxXmhtc

GoldenWebb - Colt's Reply
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=usNrm9vOQBo

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Hickock and GoldenWebb both have flinches. And GoldenWebb doesn't seem to know how to properly grip a DA revolver.

The failure to advance problem is probably something minor--maybe just a piece of dirt in the hand channel. Or something in there might need some smoothing.

I had light primer strikes when I put an aftermarket mainspring in my King Cobra, though it did make the DA pull VERY nice. Needless to say, I put the factory spring back in.

All these weeks everybody is bragging about fabulous DA trigger on new Python.

However, IMO a bigger question is what is accuracy of new Python, did anybody test it? It will be very interesting to see how it compares with Ruger GP100 Match Champion and S&W 686 DX.

Onty said:

All these weeks everybody is bragging about fabulous DA trigger on new Python.

However, IMO a bigger question is what is accuracy of new Python, did anybody test it? It will be very interested to see how it compares with Ruger GP100 Match Champion and S&W 686 DX.

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I too am interested in how accurate the New Python is. I'll put the barrel of my old blue 6" one up against any factory S&W 686 or GP100 barrel ever made. I've never owned another revolver of any make, model, or caliber that shoots as well.

I will probably buy one but I am in no hurry. I think there are some problems in the early ones but not huge problems. I have a Python Elite I bought in 2004 new that was made in 2003.



When I get a new one I will also shoot it next to my early GP100 and S&W 686 no dash.

I dont often get to "twist the knife", but I am lucky and own two. A 2 1/2" nickle I bought new about 1970 and a 4" blue I bought used as new about 1986 for about $550. I got the 2 1/2" for a unbelievable price of about a $165 on a wild half price sale that Jack First had when he ran "The Gunshop" in Lancaster Ca. years ago. At the first five days of each new year he had a 5 day sale of selected stuff in his store. First day 10% off, fifth day 50% off. The fourth day it was still there so I figured on being there the next morning when he opened to nail it. That night we got the worst snow storm in my 30 or so years of living there. Over three feet! I couldn't get my truck out to the main plowed street so fired up my old harley and broke trail. I got it! It retailed for about $325 back then. I see one like it on gun broker for a buy it now price of $6,400!! Here is both my pythons, and that GB 2 1/2". I have the original grips for both guns and the box and pw for the 2 1/2". I had Alphonso of Hollywood make up that belt and holster for me back then it was about $65!
https://i.postimg.cc/63g0J2zp/Colt-Python-E-35843.jpg
https://i.postimg.cc/65RpN2pV/Colt-Python-V73090.jpg
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/855420451

Real nice Bill

I know i'll catch some flack for this, but i gotta say it. Ya know that little square scannable doo-dadd on the right side of the frame just in front of the trigger guard? That's a deal breaker for me, kills the looks of the whole gun, in my opinion. Looks matter, especially if you are going to spend big bucks on something. Most probably won't care if it's there or not, it's all personal preference.

Great looking Pythons!

https://www.americanrifleman.org/articles/2020/2/21/colt-addresses-python-issues-in-new-video/
Colt Addresses Python Issues in New Video
by American Rifleman Staff - Friday, February 21, 2020

Thanks for posting the video link.

Thanks all for the posts. When supply catches up with demand I may just have to get one. To me, the stainless Python is the best looking handgun ever made. Having written this, I do like my GP 100 6 in. stainless a whole lot and for some unknown reason I shoot it better than any of my other handguns. I did replace the repugnant (to me) Hogue grips with the earlier Ruger rosewood / rubber grips which fit me better and look much better.

Jim

I watched the video. While "tighten the screws" is an OK fix I think Colt has to do more. Tighten up the tolerances between the interior of the sideplate so the hand doesn't slip sideways, wider hand or put a "male to female" lip up top like Smith does, etc. I have 100 year old Colts that work fine. The hand arrangement on the new Python isn't all that different from the older model Colts.