News, Extras, Handguns, Revolvers. Rosin can be made from many types of starting materials, including flower, kief and bubble hash either dried or fresh frozen. Months before Colt was able to get me guns to review, the guns from my buddy came in. Mine is a safe queen, and will remain that way while I beat the snot out of the rugers. In this case Colt stepped up and made it right. But those were the .357 Magnum loads and they printed, on average, 1.2 groups. The tests from Colt showed that they did not jar loose in recoil, so the defective guns were probably not tightened down property at the factory. No one got a brick. Best review Ive seen here in a LONG time. I love it. The documented problem was that the cylinder would intermittently fail to advance. These grips fill a single hand well, finishing just below the pinky of my size-large hand. Altamont makes some grips for the GP100 that look great, and really class the gun up. Never had an issue. Dont care to hear about 10mm. 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 . 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. Finish: Semi-Bright Theres another blueing salt for stainless available through Brownells. Keep blowing the customer service, communication part of the job. There is a 3% charge for credit card transactions. Until then Ill run my 686+ and Ruger Match Champion. I didnt lube them again or clean them until I was taking photos. I have to say I was surprised to see Colt bringing the Python back. At this time, Brownells is, once again, sold out of the replacement sights, and I cant find them on Colts website or Midway USA either. COLT MAKE THIS ONE AGAIN. Is their a reason why Colt cant put the same surface on the new hammers that the original Pythons had? At no point during any of the shooting did I feel like I was slogging through rounds to check off boxes. I dont have a heavy bullet mold for the 357. I am cautiously optimistic about the future of Colt. Colt tells us the Pythons have been in production since November in order to fill the supply chain before the announcement. Yeah, done it. Dear colt, 2.5 round butt, PVD black and you can have my $1499 , https://www.gunbroker.com/item/865604298 This Gun. And I was worried Hartford would screw it all up releasing a sub-standard Python. This is a better, more accurate, and better written review than what I have seen at Guns and Ammo or other big gun books. Steel revolvers like this one are just worth the price. Got to understand the action and stick with it. ( 31 customer reviews) Sold: 18. Nice colt wheelies thanks for the good article. Click here to view our other Live Auctions! Once the gun fires, theres no reason to carefully bring the trigger forward. I put a teeny tiny bit of tacky silicon caulk on the threads to fix the (non) issue. The Volcanic was basically a lever action pistol. How deep have we fallen?! Its frankly shocking that they release a revolver with very commonly seen reliability issues and people are trying to handwave it away because theyre so thirsty for a new Python. Then, right before I was going to publish, another 6 and a 4.25 Python came in from the Colt marketing department. Mark A. Keefe, IV, Editorial Director. In fact I prefer S&W revolvers to any other. It isnt the right thing to do but it is reality. Hey, Nanking Nancy, lookee what I got! The Python was given the expected Colt blue, with an even finer grade of polish as the last step, to produce the Royal Blue Colt finish. In the above, Justin Baldini, Colt's Director of Marketing,. New-in-box 2020 Pythons, in either barrel length, are being sold for about twice the MSRP. Never enough. Manufacturers, retailersif your actual, physical product does not include actual sincere and genuine customer serviceyoure wasting the customers time and money. Even if it was mechanically sound, it looks like a plastic version of a Python rather than a real thing. I kept my Dan Wesson with no regrets. And man, they do look cool. 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. 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. In 1980 I saw a sidebar ad in one of the gun mags with a photo of the newly available 8 barrel. 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. The recoil itself isnt difficult to manage in either length, the 6 gun just gets back on target faster, with very minimal muzzle rise. This isnt just an accurate, good looking gun, its a fun one, too. He also very generously allowed me to photograph, measure, and generally play with the more than a dozen varied original model Pythons he owned. Colt Python Revolver. The original model Colt Pythons didnt offer a stainless finish until 1983. Finish: Semi-Bright Really wanted the 4.25 inch barrel gun but then I realized- I have a four and a six inch Python now, not a bad place to be. Mostly we shoot .38 Spl and .357M, because thats what the wife and I happen to reload most (she prefers .38 Spl for its ease of shooting). Revolvers obsolete? Colt's Manufacturing Company LLC Colt Speaks Justin Baldini,. Blue or brushed stainless. To be clear, they said I needed to realize this guns(New Pythons) are 100% assembly lined manufactured, they are not tested, have no critical inspections, I would get they next one off the line with no testing or inspection and they would not replace or warranty the gun from there on out. Well-written and thorough. It also exhibits the same lack of stack as the King Cobra. Groups are measured center to center with a metal ruler. boar with a Glock 17. 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? Wow. Proved to be very accurate, and fun to shootuntil it wasnt. I am on my second new python if there were only 25 returned why did it take 3 months to get to me? After all, it was decades before Colt released a stainless version of the originals. Dont bite the hand that feeds you. We were allowing the trigger to fully return, are aware that trigger reset wont happen unless thats done. 15 18 comments Im curious if you still feel this way a year and half later? The cylinder on the 4.25 gun was blasted and caked with powder burns after shooting it, so much so that the cylinder squeaked when I moved it. As always, I lubed the gun (in this case with the supplied Lucas Oil Gun Lube) prior to shooting. 1 selling revolver among FFLs using the services of GunBroker.com in 2020. Look at simply rugged, frontier gunleather and Purdy gear . , Ive been careful with my money all my life and this is what it gets me. Very thorough, and I suspect, took some time. They were, and are still, fast to draw, fast to fire, and with a competent marksman, sure to strike the intended target. Ill let that sink in for a moment. Never liked Colts trigger action or grip design as much as Smith & Wesson. Then they released the King Cobra and we could see the writing on the wall. The original in 1955 had a flat leaf style mainspring like the Trooper and not a plunging type. 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. For any mechanical issue, they should have it returned to you within 30 days. During this review, I shot the guns in the rain and I shot them in weird Texas 85-degree winter muggy heat. Worth scouring the net for though. Too many recycled stories and a lack of depth. Both guns were (and are) lasers and were an absolute joy to shoot. Beautifully finished, great trigger, accurateand broken. Sure beats some of the plastic guns and ARs which are that price or more. In a practical move by Colt, the seemingly odd short-barreled length was set to match Canadian. The FIRST RULE of buying anything new (especially guns) is to wait This gun looks fantastic and your review was one of the best Ive read at TTAG in quite awhile. When I look at those Pythons or say something like a Colt Walker I see a freakin canon. A thing is worth exactly what someone will pay for it, and Im glad I ordered early. 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. One day the light goes off in your head and you realize just how good the piece really is. The single-action pull of the old Pythons and the OP was 3 poundsclean, crisp and perfect for those wanting to shoot bullseye (which was pretty much the only competition to be found back in 1955, the first year of Python production). Have you looked into what could be causing it? Really. 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. This could be a nice money-maker for them, and they need that right now. I tested the end-shake with three different new Pythons and compared them to several old Pythons, including an unfired 4 gun. 5 shot .45 Colt capable of safely launching the Ruger Only loads. Customization on a revolver is a package deal. Freaking EXCELLENT question. Yup! Beyond the straight back pull with very little stacking, and a now confirmed consistent weight and feel, the wide serrated trigger shoe completes its cycle without grit or mush. Yes. There was a small bur around the firing pin hole that would stage on the fired case. I owned a 6 inch blue and 4 inch nickle and willfully parted with both. I dont care for the difficulty I read about getting in touch with them. Colt's Manufacturing Company - firearms, handguns, pistols, rifles, revolvers. The top of the frame has been beefed up and the adjustable rear sight doesn't weaken the frame. Another exciting aspect and big reason why rosin is gaining popularity is its versatility. Perhaps because of the dirty Harry movies and others. Frame Material: Stainless Steel After closing, it would again fire the first round, and lock up again. Hunt deer humanely at distances of 100 yards Id go with Ruger .44 SBH with a scope ( I have one). 38SPL P. First, let me say I was getting a little worried about Colt. No free cheese. I think its worth it to pay 1500 for a stainless gun manufactured to such high standards. You cannot get a new Python with an 8" barrel or blue steel. You want to piss off and lose customers? Mfg Part Number. Bought the very fist one I could get my hands on, picked it up January 6th. Yeah that was a huge fuk up and hopefully massive changes have been made since then. Colt says that if you have a problem with your Python, call them and they will send you a pre-paid shipping label. Strike one. I have ran a 178 grain hard cast SWC at just over 1340 fps with excellent accuracy to 100 yards. 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. Not saying that S&W and Ruger, the two big players in that space, are bad by any means (theyre not!). Height is 7.25 inches. This is especially true of the 6 model. With .38 SPL target loads, recoil in either model new Python is very minimal and suitable for the most recoil adverse shooters. Back in the late 1970s I was toying with the idea of buying a Python, but when I saw the Dan Wesson .357 pistol pac, I emptied my wallet right away. Overall Length: 11.5 in. Brand new 2020 Python 4.25 inch. Customization * * * * * It appears the sights are interchangeable, although obviously they are at different heights. When it comes to precision, the new Python easily lives up to the reputation of the original models. Carried S&W N and K frames for many years as a Peace Officer, but always kinda wanted a Python. 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. 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. How is it that Ive never heard of a S&W or Colt sideplate shooting loose in 100 years of production guns before this? A 178 H&G is going to be a tough find. Do you have one to recommend or a particular bullet you like? And if the Python performs as well as it appeared to during my short time with it, that backlog will probably increase. The few local gun shops I asked said they didnt really deal in new Colts. That depends entirely on what you are looking to do. The cylinder never failed to cycle in single or double action. You wont be changing springs in a revolver very often if at all. Colt Python, 2020 production The Colt Python was officially re-released by Colt in January 2020, following months of circulating rumors. Love my New Python. Sub 1 groups with both the 6 and 4.25 at 25 yards with a variety of ammunition. Colt has revived an iconic and superb firearm with the 2020 Python. Of course, the cost of a blued Python would be considerably more. Man, it was atrocious. 3/4 underlug. 2020 Colt Python Set .357 Mag 4.25". I told him I wanted a blue 8 in .357 magnum. 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. It is friggin gorgeous. In front of the sight, just above the muzzle, there is a very small screw. But the biggest strike against it in my book today is the same thing as the legendary Python of old. I was really wondering about the new generation. None of us were experiencing any issues at all. Im happy that you simply shared this useful info with us. 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. 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. I COULD get one with my theoretical porkulus cheque. The .357 Magnum can be a painful handful in a lightweight, snub-nosed revolver. Every other round fell either on or between those two extremes. Protect yourself and others from infection by washing your hands or using an alcohol based rub frequently and not touching your face. Frame Material: Stainless Steel Screw or pin replacable front sight. Good call Colt, good call. i have one it is great!!!! It isnt like blueing 4140 steel, where you just clean all oil off a polished gun, rinse off the de-greasing bath, and dunk it into the blueing salts for 20+ minutes. Can you recommend anyone to do this work on say, a new 4.25 Colt Python? Theres always a couple turds in the swimming pool. The Colt Python is the legendary production revolver and requires no introduction. , Good idea. You just have to work at it. 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. When I reviewed the new Colt King Cobra, I noted some concern over the cylinder end-shake, which measured at .003. Ill also guess that it was easier to make this system than the old, from a manufacturing standpoint. The shooting hand thumb will find the spur with ease and surety. June 30, 2020 By Keith Wood. I had Ted Blocker leather make an appropriate holster for it. I have an unabashed love for revolvers, and while I admit it is nice looking gun, i cant justify an MSRP thats double the cost of its competition. She remembers that 50+ years later, the second one is for her. Ill keep it up over the next few days and keep annoying them. This time, I figured Id give Du-Lite a shout-out that gun people should know about. Colt and CT that tax-loving state full of angry liberals (excuse the redundancy) can KMA. Wood 2 piece grip. *CONSECUTIVE SERIAL NUMBER SET*. 5.1 oz. Folks who buy this will buy Guncrafter 1911 pistols and the SIG P210. In fact, even after 500 rounds in one session through a revolver, I was surprised the rounds had been expended so fast. Firearm with the 2020 Python until 1983 this work on say, a new 4.25 Colt Python guns review. 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