Colt Python: Is the Reboot a Plum or Lemon

[Annihilator]

Colt Python: Is The Reboot Revolver A Plum Or Lemon?

The re-introduction of the Colt Python has been a rollercoaster of excitement and disappointment. So what's the story on this highly anticipated handgun?

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[Talyn]

Some early production issues, but should be worked out.

 

[Annihilator]

What I read on that from Colt, was the side plate wasn’t torqued to specs, I guess the side plate puts pressure on the hand, in turn, keeping it lined up correctly with the ratchet on the cylinder, some of the earlier pythons that had the issue with the cylinder not turning when trigger was pulled were corrected by Colt re-torquing them to specs.

 

[BET7]

What I read on that from Colt, was the side plate wasn’t torqued to specs, I guess the side plate puts pressure on the hand, in turn, keeping it lined up correctly with the ratchet on the cylinder, some of the earlier pythons that had the issue with the cylinder not turning when trigger was pulled were corrected by Colt re-torquing them to specs.

Good to hear. I plan on getting a 6" model which will go nicely with my 4" used model. Just waiting for the "New" gun issues are fixed as they continue to roll of the line

 

[BangBang]

From what I have read and seen, I will gladly hold off for awhile.

 

[Talyn]

The CV19 situation has reduced production considerably.

 

[Annihilator]

My gun shop has one, but it’s the 4.25” I want the six myself...lol

 

[Annihilator]

My gun shop has the 4.25” version, but it’s at list price....

 

[BET7]

My gun shop has the 4.25” version, but it’s at list price....

I'm in no hurry, I'll wait it out.

 

[Annihilator]

Actually, after I got the Cobra, I would like to get the King Cobra and a Python.

 

[Talyn]

Only a handful of Pythons were sent back for work.

Sounds like someone needed more training.

 

[Annihilator]

Only a handful of Pythons were sent back for work.

Sounds like someone needed more training.

Sad, you pay that much for it, and you got to send it back for something that should have been done right the first time

 

[adam sr]

Sounds like they were built on a Monday after a holiday weekend.

 

[Talyn]

Sounds like they were built on a Monday after a holiday weekend.

Or a Friday afternoon before quiting time.

 

[jmcd]

I don't have any revolvers but if I was going to get one, I would get a Python. A buddy of mine had an original python. I still wish I could be shooting that thing. Not sure I am a fan of the stainless though.