Perfecting the Colt Python

[Annihilator]

One for the Colt fans, 3” python, may not be the best, buts it not far from it, handled one at my shop, very nice, but I still prefer the 4” model.

Perfecting the Colt Python

%%title%% %%sep%% %%primary_category%% The features and differences in the new Colt Python vs the old Colt Python. A full review.

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[Sld1959]

I am a big fan of medium and small framed 357 magnums in 3 inch. It's a fine compromise between conceal ability, sight picture, balance and power.

 

[Old_Me]

i love my 6" Python, had it at the range the other day in fact. there wasn't any other available Colts a the time. my 2.5" Ruger GP 100/57 mag will serve as another ccw, if i ever get to order up a holster for it.

in fact, i wanted the 6" Ruger GP 100 as well, but all they had was the shorter one, so i grabbed that, ended up not being a wasted trip to the LGS.

 

[wolfpack076]

I have the new production models 4 inch Python and 3 inch King Cobra. Both are good shooters. The Python is a range toy and if needed close to the night stand. The King Cobra is sometimes carried in an OWB in cold NE Pennsylvania weather where it's concealed at my 4 oclock... Just my two cents...

 

[Sld1959]

I have the new production models 4 inch Python and 3 inch King Cobra. Both are good shooters. The Python is a range toy and if needed close to the night stand. The King Cobra is sometimes carried in an OWB in cold NE Pennsylvania weather where it's concealed at my 4 oclock... Just my two cents...

Been carrying the Model 60 3 inch sane way since we needed something over the tshirt.

 

[Bassbob]

I love revolvers. Big revolvers.

 

[Annihilator]

I love revolvers. Big revolvers.

 

[Bassbob]

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[Hammer67]

My 3" King Cobra fills that role well for me. It's been a great gun and the trigger is smooth as glass, with just a slight bit of stack right before the break. It's one of my favorite wheelguns.

But I would like to get a 4" Python some day.

 

[Recusant]

Buy one and keep it new in the box with all of the paperwork and see what it's worth in 20 years. Might be a great investment.

 

[Sld1959]

In the old ubiquitous one gun debate everyone probably has participated in my choice has always been a 3 inch 357 magnum revolver of one type or another. With it I can do anything I would need a firearm for from Ccw, protection to hunting.

 

[SaltyMonkey]

IMO the 4 inch is perfect balance for .357.
Not a colt but recent acquisition.

 

[HansGruber]

The 3-3.5” barrel length is perfect for .357 Magnums.

I’d love a 3” Combat Python (original model, not the modern copy)…but my 3.5” S&W 27 is about as close to perfect as it comes…and my 3” S&W 65 covers the rest.

 

[Hammer67]

For heavy field loads and woods carry, I still prefer a 4-4.25" barrel. While I'm certainly tempted by other things all the time, this Ruger GP100 7-shot has been a workhorse and easy to control, even with full power Underwood hardcasts.

 

[Hammer67]

But to get things back on track, if you aren't familiar with The Revolver Guy blog, it's worth checking out. One of the best ongoing resources for modern wheelguns and wheelgun history, imo. And they've done several reviews and updates on the newer Pythons:

RevolverGuy.Com – Re-Inventing the Wheel

revolverguy.com

 

[Keystone19250]

Although the original’s may have come out of Hartford anything new is being made in West Hartford CT.
Full disclosure in Elmwood CT which was a small community subdivision SW of West Hartford center.
I grew up less then 2 miles from their current manufacturing location.

Great looking gun and if I was interested in a new revolver, maybe although I prefer all black. Pricy.

 

[youngolddude]

I'm not a fan of the deep finger grooves myself. I do have a 629 with rubber grips that have more subtle finger grooves. Seems a shame the wood grips don't fit the frame very well for a $1500 gun. I think the big change to the gun was using a coil spring instead of a flat one.
I do like that the sights can be easily changed.