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Colt Python Revolver –.357 Mag. Building on Colt’s Snake Gun legacy, the legendary Colt Python double-action revolver returns in stainless steel in 4.25” and 6” barrel lengths. The 2020 Colt Python features modern stainless steel alloys and a re-designed rear sight. Apr 13, 2020 The Python’s barrel is marked simply with the snake styled C in “Colt” and the location of manufacture on one side and “Python.357 Magnum” on the other. 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.

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Posted: Thu Jan 02, 2020 4:17 pm
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What Colt has to say about the new Python:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ik-yt5lZEpc&app=desktop
www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWaCEmWHhUE
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-jsIA4xeZtk&feature=youtu.be
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fuKkIP1yI7g&feature=youtu.be

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Posted: Thu Jan 02, 2020 5:21 pm
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I'll be getting a 6' as soon as the dust settles.
My first revolver was a 6' blue python,wish I still had it


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Posted: Mon Jan 06, 2020 9:10 pm
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It looks really nice! Colt's website tells you about the external changes but not the internal. According to the inflation calculator the MSRP is the same as 1978. I'm looking forward to handling one.

Post #7 has a good shot of the internals. It's a mix of the old model Python, rebound lever and V mainspring, with some Trooper MK III thrown in too.
https://www.coltforum.com/forums/python ... hread.html
The new model Python takes the same grips as the old model. This fellow sells reproduction Python grips:
http://www.deerhollowonline.com/product ... olt-grips/
I have a set as back up for any OM Trooper or OMM I buy. They're excellent quality.

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Posted: Mon Jan 06, 2020 9:18 pm
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This is good news for me. I just saved $1500. But I doubt it's trigger is any better than my 1968 Trooper - last year before the Colt bean counters cheapened that platform by introducing the Trooper III. What's with the silver medallions in the grips? Python's were always gold.

I'm sure it will be approved for sale in CA. All the other newer Colt revolvers have been. And if you can't wait I'm sure there will be FFLs doing SA exemptions.
I have old model Troopers and OMM. I haven't handled the new model Python but have the new Cobra. My bet is the new Python trigger pull will be better in double action - shorter, no stacking. As good in SA mode. And just as smooth. But it will take more effort to thumb cock the hammer and not feel as 'soft' - meaning the internals not even feeling as though they're touching.

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Posted: Wed Jan 08, 2020 4:10 pm
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I plan on getting one and the redo is MUCH better than S&W's bring back of the Classics!
If the attention to detail is there with great quality it is worth 1500 bucks in today's world.
Right now most everybody is 'out of stock' or haven't heard anything from their distributors. Might be a while.


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Posted: Wed Jan 08, 2020 4:33 pm
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They're up to 77 pages discussing the new Python on the Colt forum, not to mention several sub threads.
www.coltforum.com/forums/python/370319- ... 020-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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Posted: Wed Jan 08, 2020 4:50 pm
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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.

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Posted: Wed Jan 08, 2020 6:02 pm
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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/ ... 020-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!

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.)

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Posted: Tue Jan 14, 2020 2:18 am
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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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Posted: Tue Jan 14, 2020 6:02 am
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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.

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Posted: Tue Jan 14, 2020 9:20 am
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It's not been a good intro with the new Python The guy in the next 2 links is a complete idiot!

+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.


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Posted: Tue Jan 14, 2020 11:01 am
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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!

Ken, that's what I was thinking.

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Posted: Tue Jan 14, 2020 11:56 am
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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!


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Posted: Tue Jan 14, 2020 8:40 pm
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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

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.

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Where Is The Serial Number On A Colt Python

Posted: Mon Feb 03, 2020 5:28 pm
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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.

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