I received the 6" version last year. The recessed crown and beefed up stainless steel construction are functionally gorgeous. After changing the sights (Wilson Combat gold bead front and 'U' rear) and the grips (Deer Hollow 85' repro of the originals that are flawless) I was happy with it. I've got about $2300 into it and ZERO buyer's remorse. It's currently my favorite firearm. I LOVE sending .357 158grains down range. I fire almost exclusively double action which has helped with my 9mm semi-auto accuracy. Mine is no safe queen. It's fired often.
I bought mine in Dec. 2021 and had zero issues with it. I've never shot a vintage one but I can't believe any differences in the trigger action are so big that people just write it off as junk. They're new guns versus guns that have been shot for years. I don't necessarily think it's a fair comparison. Also, according to several youtubers, the only part that is still handfit is the hand. Glad to see somebody actually acknowledging that its a terrific handgun. I love mine.
I have a 4.25" and a 3" Python and actually like it better than my older Pythons. The originals were basically target revolvers masquerading as service pistols. The often went out of time with heavy use whereas the new ones with their lock work will not. Beautiful and iconic as they are the new ones are stronger and more durable. Like you I added Wilson Combat sights on both mine and added Wilsons fiber optic front sights.
That is awesome. I have to ask you one thing. Have you ever seen or experienced for yourself one of the old pythons go out of time? Let me know. Thank you for watching
@@TerryBenton Terry yes I have including one of my own after a steady diet of 38 Special +P ammo when I was. a police officer and shot a lot. Just a few months ago I was at a Sheels and they had 5 older Pythons for sale. I always check the timing by slowly cocking the hammer to see if the cylinder indexes at full cock, 3 out of the 5 were out of time.
@@TerryBenton Its a very common problem with the older Colt lockwork. After cocking one slowly and the cylinder doesn't fully index then its out of time and the problem just gets worse unless you have it retimed by a gunsmith.
Great video! I commented on the last Python video you did, ( 2 of em -a 57 and 72) anyway here's something to make the collectors/white glovers faint- my 57 model belonged to my dad who was employed by Federal Services ( AEC) He bought it new but found the 6" barrel to be a problem for duty use( poked him in the ribs when sitting) so off it went to Tom and Roy's gun shop in Amarillo TX to get cut down to 4"(!!!!!) All went well except the old model underlings were bored almost to the end, which left a noticable hole at the end.Simple fix, shave down a 1911 spring plug , insert, and fix with a set screw. Collector value pretty much gone but a cool modification and still shoots amazing.
Now I shot some revolvers in my day and I really didn’t care to own one especially the ones with barrels 6inches or greater. However this colt with the 4.25 inch barrel is absolutely the best looking firearm I’ve ever seen in my entire life. I can’t wait to put 500 plus rounds through it. Just ordered early this week the price is on the expensive side but hey you get what you pay for.. anyway I’m excited to add her to my collection. Thanks for this informative video you’re doing a great job. Watch out new subscriber coming through.
Another great video! I bought one of the 2020 Pythons back in 2020 (paid MRSP and not one penny more). I also noticed the distinctly different style of hammer on the new Python vs the original. The New Python and New Anaconda have a very similar hammer, almost like Colt put the Anaconda style hammer on the Python. I kind of wish Colt would have kept the original beaver tail style of hammer on the New Python, but this takes nothing away from the gun at all. Maybe in the future Colt will offer a replacement hammer for the new models that have the beaver tail style end. Kind of like what S&W does, they offer a replacement target style hammer for their 686 you can order on Midway USA or Brownells.
I have a couple old Pythons, but also love my 2020 Colt Python. I did however send it off to a gunsmith and have the single action pull improved. Apparently in order to meet with California and Massachusetts's drop safe requirements they had to make the single action heavier. How they did that was when you pull the trigger in single action it goes back ever so slightly before it drops. The gunsmith did a little file work and corrected that slight move back before it drops. Sent mine off to TJ's Custom Gunworks. His shop is in, of all places, California.
That is awesome. I habe ablocal gunsmith where I live. I am one of the few lucky ones. I have a couple of old smiths he did. I habe videos on them also
Big fan of the Ruger 357 GP100. Very well built handgun. But I'll have to say that this Colt Python 357 is very well built also, beautiful gun. I don't like any handgun that shines, But this thing is a Beauty!!!
Yeah, I own the Colt Python 6 Shot 4.25in, Smith & Wesson 686 6 Shot 4.13in, and the Ruger GP100 7 Shot 4.20in all Stainless Steel. They are all nice guns.
Great video. Thank you for the history, opinions & view points. Now my mind is settled. Now I’m starting to save up. My next gun will be a 4.25” Python !
@@Pavia1525 Hey, thanks for the info. Really appreciate it. That’s an excellent price, Just wish my gun fund was ready. I hope when I get enough saved up I can find a deal like that. Still would like the 4.25……(but love my Kimber K6s 3”)
Both a dig and a kudo to Colt for the new Python. I got my new model Python this spring. So disappointed upon unboxing. The cylinder had almost 0.003" end shake; the single action trigger drew the hammer almost 1/64" to the rear before a heavy release; worst of all, the barrel was not aligned to the frame with the front sight visibly canted to the right. I called Colt and they issued an RMA and a prepaid shipping label. In less than five weeks the revolver was back in my hands with all issues addressed. End shake gone; barrel aligned; single action trigger still a bit heavy but with no creep. Colt did well by me. This one slipped through the QA cracks, but Colt made it right. Now it's the gun I thought I was buying and is one I can show off and brag about to my shooting buddies. BTW, it's wicked accurate. When I miss, it wasn't the gun's fault.
That is ashame stuff like that happens but it does. The hard trigger pull in single action is due to the fact that they put heavier springs in them after the first run. Apparently they were having soft primer strikes on certain ammo in double action. Glad to know they fixed it and you are happy with it.
bikerdup, What is end shake. I have a python on layoway and just want to make sure it is as it should be. When I close the cylinder it seems pretty tight to me.
Nice video. I have the 2020 6 inch Python and the new 6 inch Anaconda for a few years and few hundred magnums down range now. They are nice but they are also $900 standard production guns all day long. The Smith is just as good but Colt is riding on the name with the Python. The new ones are better in every way with few exceptions as you noted. No reason for that abomination of a rear sight, and the hammer spur could of easily been made the same as original. The new one won't beat itself out of time as easily as the original.
Great informative video. I also watched your video, comparing the old and new. Not ever having an interest in collecting handguns, I only shoot them. Both practice and formerly competitive. Unfortunately I did own a beautiful 4" Bright Stainless Colt Python back in 1992, but sold it later that year. I had sent it to a famous Shooter/Gunsmith (Reeves Junken) back then and had a great action work done. With that gun, I shot my best Police Bullseye match score of (293 out of 300) I attribute it to the superb "Single Action" trigger. But still was not liking the "Double Action trigger. Being more interested with competing in PPC "Police Pistol Combat" matches, I was disappointed with its "Double Action" trigger. I didn't like it stacking near the completion of the DA pull. This was my reason for replacing the Python with a Smith & Wesson 67 "Combat Masterpiece" revolver which had a smoother "Double Action" trigger pull. Now that they have reworked some of the lockwork, I am contemplating purchasing a 3" model. Would you say the "Double Action is comparable to the S&W now? I would really appreciate your opinion.
I honestly would say they are very close. The new Colt is smoot amd even all the way through just like Smith and wessons are. The single action is a little heavier tha. The old ones due to then installing those heavier leaf springs for thr soft primer strikes. The double action is the money shot. Itnis hands down better than the old one. You can correct the lightness with a decent gunsmith. I honestly think you should go to the store and just pull the trigger on one. Let me know what you decide. I would love to hear it
I just ordered my today can hardly wait. In 1969 I bought a colt 22 cowboy model for 89.00 dollars it's a single and when you pull the hammer back it has 4 very distinct clicks and if you listen very carefully the cli ks will C- O - L - T .
I was looking to get a Colt Python as my first revolver and I was definitely influenced by Rick Grimes of the Walking Dead show. I went to the range last year to rent this gun and I shot it. A few times in double action I had a couple of light hammer strikes but I only used one type of .357 ammo brand (don’t remember the brand) and the Python I had shot was heavily used and probably purchased in the early 2020s year. After a lot of research and UA-cam reviews I realize they fixed alot of the problems they had on release. I still want to get one for myself but my only issue now is if I want the 4.25 inch or the 6 inch. I am learning towards the 6 inch. Longer sight radius and it’s the same barrel length that Rick Grimes used in the show too!
They changed the leaf spring in them after the initial release. It made the single action a little bit harder but not too much. Since you are "leaning towards" theb6 inch and you like the walking dead I think your decision is made. Just buy the 6 inch you will not be disappointed. I hope this helps and thank you for watching
Thank you! Great video. I already have a Smith Mod29 8 3/8" . Im really loving the Python and it grows on me with that 4,25" barrel. I guess the 686 has the better prize/value ratio for intense sport-shooter also bc its easier to tune it as I heard. My heart tells me "get a Python" my ratio says get a 686. When it comes to guns I usually font go with reason. Again! Great video, was a pleasure to watch, Enjoy your Python - its a beauty!
I have 3 sizes of the 2020 Python, and I am appalled (and pissed) that I have to invest another $125 in each gun to swap out the horrible factory rear site and throw them in the garbage. Colt should provide a Wilson Combat coupon with each Python sold. Other than that they are perfection and beauty.
I have a Python just like this one. I have used it for some time, and have had no issues with it. The double action trigger pull is lighter and smoother than other revolvers I have used in the past.
The actions on these new Colt Pythons are great. It will be hard for you to find a smoother better working action on any other revolver regardless of cost. Thank you for watching
@@TerryBenton I was walking through a store and saw the Python in a display case. I asked them if I could dry fire it and they said yes. I don’t remember whose it was or where I tried a Python many decades ago, but as soon as I felt that trigger action it came back to me. I bought it from them on the spot, and it is now my EDC. I also take it to the range regularly.
I always wanted a Python 🐍 I love the blues ones but never could afford one , when they released the new ones I did not really like them , so I purchased the Ruger GP100 instead but the Anoconda I loved so I bought that !
I just barley got one like a week 1/2 ago and I love it!! It’s so awesome and beautiful and sir I couldn’t agree more with you!! 👍💯 mine brand new outta box out the door after tax and everything came to $ 1,476 I live in Utah
I got a 4.25” python a few months ago. Yours looks super shiny. Have you done additional polishing on it? I love the look and DA trigger a lot, but had some light primer strikes on some Speer Lawman ammo in DA. SA has no issues but I need to shoot more rounds before I satisfy myself that this is acceptably reliable as my SW. I do love fondling it, I must say…. I put Wilson Combat rear and front sights on it and it is a shooter.
❤ my 4.25 with Wilson battle sights, Badger Ebony combat grips. Replaced my GP100 MC as my favorite. Smooth trigger and target trigger with groves like my 66-1
Guns are for shooting. If a gun doesn't fit into your shooting rotation, I don't think it's worth keeping. Somebody else would appreciate it more? I've stolen a few guns I appreciate a lot for very good prices from prior who just didn't love them.
Best video Ive seen on the colt python. Ive seen this gun many times in movies and thought it was the coolest looking gun Ive ever seen. But I never knew what it was until recently..it was the Colt Python. My plan is to buy a new one next payday. Ive never been through a safety course or had any gun training because I never needed it. I use to go to the range twice a month..I carried a gun on me for years and never had any issues. I think if someone wants to go through a training course thats fine but it shouldn't be a requirement. Theres a new law in Washington state..effective January 2024. Before buying a firearm we have to show proof of completing a safety course. I dont know how much its going to cost as of yet but I think its asinine. Common sense and good judgment is all you need to own a gun.
You are right. Mark my words eventually all those laws will go away. It will take a while but they will go away. Good luck with getting your colt. I have a side by side of a new and older one video. Check it out if you get a chance
I bought mine 2020 Python early for 2000$. Back then it was so rare you cant even find them. It was even harder to find than the vintage ones. I wanted to be Rick Grimes so bad at the time I had to fork out the extra bucks for it LOL.
@@TerryBenton Absolutely love it. The only complain is is the hammer. The old hammer on the Vintage Pythons look so much better. Why can't the make the hammer like the old ones.....
I have a Traditional Pythonᵀᴹ from the '70's and it is smooth and light triggered. I'm playing around with the family finances to afford a new 3" Python, it sounds great- in stainless and a bit beefier... looking forward to it! Thanks for posting... I may have an old hammer installed (They are the stuff of dreams), or have the new style altered a bit.
I absolutely love the Colt Python old and new. I owned one of the older ones back in the late 1970s it was blued. I no longer have it being as I was a huge Dirty Harry fan and traded it for the Model 29 44 Magnum. I'm not sorry for it but it sure would be nice if I had that back. Also in my law enforcement days I bought and sometimes carried the Colt Diamondback blued that pretty much looked like the python. When I got on with the Department I ended up trading the Diamondback for a Smith & Wesson 357 combat Magnum. I heard that Diamondback is a collector's item now. I also traded a Smith & Wesson model 14 which I heard is also a highly sought-after 38. It's just hard to know when to Hold'em and when to fold them. Haha of course for the price nowadays my go-to guns or the Ruger GP100 and SP101 357 Magnum. As much as I like the python I don't think you can get a better gun for the price t h a n a Ruger.
@@TerryBenton I've seen the video it was excellent. I believe I watched it a couple days ago. And honestly have to say I preferred the Vintage one slightly more. Looking forward to more in the future. Thanks
Yea, I bought the 4.25" version, but mine is class b+ engraved but never to be fired. I am going to buy a non- engraved 6" version to fire. Will have fun on the 6" version!
I always wanted a Colt Python but only cause of Dirty Harry Magnum Force and Starsky and Hutch. I have a 44mag but would like a 357mag so I could also shoot 38 special. Looking at King Cobra but also Python.
My first 8 3/8 Nickel back in the 80s,, last cartridge of fame for me the 41 mag, and that would be a nice build in Python. Not keen on the new ones, wide target hammer? Still slick in their own right.
I bought one in the late eighties for around nine hundred dollars. I bought a twenty twenty model also. That one cost me around fifteen hundred dollars. I think that the one from the eighties had a butter smooth action. The twenty twenty model is more crisp of an action. Both are good but I like the older model better. Just my three cents.
The new python ( after the kinks were ironed out) is a better gun than the older one. Ask yourself which one you bring to war, the old or new one, if you say the old one youre lying to yourself.
@TerryBenton oh yes, I have both, I have about 10000 rounds through my old one, and about 1000 through the new one. I believe the new one is better built and sturdier. But I have smith's and Kimber wheel guns I like better than the colts, mainly due to the triggers. But the colts beat them in the looks department.
I compare these guns with a Chevy corvette that people buy and never use to brag about how low the mileage is. Gun collectors love to show an unfired colt gun in its original box.
Think how bad it would suck if you bought one of these for crazy money when they first came out. I waited until last December to pick one up it was hard but glad I did.
Thanks for replying. Really enjoy your python vids. I have a question for you. I went today and ran the first 110 rounds thru my new python. All 357 magnums. I had 2 light primer strikes out of the 110 rounds. 1 during rapid fire and 1 just normal shooting. Do you think this was because of break in period? Or maybe the way I was shooting it? I've been shooting glocks for about 10 years and just recently got into revolvers. Is this something I should be considered with?
@multicamchannel double action can sometimes do this on revolvers if it is hard primer ammo. The new Colts rarely do it but it can happen. I have not encountered it yet but I have a smith that has an action Job done to ot that it happens quite frequently.
I have two vintage Pythons. I think the new Pythons are homogenized a little. I think Colt should have copied the new Python to the letter with the vintage models but with new updated internals, 4 in barrel, old style hammer, stocks etc. I haven't shot the new Python yet looks like a great gun. Would like to have one. Old vs new different guns in some ways. I like Robert Blake's vintage two-tone Python in "Electra Glide in Blue".
They are Altamonte Grip company online. I had the lettering laser etched into the grips locally. Lol. It is fro. The movie pulp fiction. Tha k you for watching
I find light hammer strikes a problem. 10 percent failure rate unacceptable to me and I was told they adjusted the end play. To me I am thinking the cylinder was shimmed a hair. If anyone can answer what an end play adjustment means please inform me. Thank you
My new Python is excellent. However, my new Anaconda, and every Anaconda I have yet bore scoped, has TERRIBLE barrel circumferential tool chatter marks on the lands and grooves. I mean TERRIBLE. The marks are so sever you can see where it shaves lead from cast bullets that are well lubed and fired at 800 fps. Be careful and check any Anaconda rifling before you buy.
12:50 it was not one person on UA-cam.... I had been saving up for this gun.... I excitedly went to watch the vidoes of its release.... There were nearly half a dozen well-known youtubers who had problems with theirs. Including one who documented his attempt at getting Colt to fix the problem only to discover that Colt had no way to fix any of the problems so they ignored him. Here are some of the youtubers in question below: Mind you, these are just people who had the problems & made a video WITH an audience. Golden Webb (the most well-documented of Colt's fuckery) Snow Lothar (Lots of problems & Colt refused to fix his gun) Hammer striker (gun wouldn't reliably run Winchester White box) Target Suite (A guy who worships his python but fails to recognize his sights not holding zero & light primer strikes to be a bad thing) Night wood guns (His video is on the Colt King Cobra & it was a shit show) Then i went down the rabbit hole of forums & videos & found that ALOT of king Cobras & other colt revolvers (2017 & up) had unforgivable quality problems..... Many of these guns out of the box had timing issues. That's not a small batch.....sir..... 13:40 it was definitely not just the side plate being loose.... By design, bad design the gun wouldnt work if the screw backed out even a lil..... This gun is made to fire magnum loads, the kind that may do this..... The other problem was the light primer strikes even when it did work causing unsafe delayed firing (very dangerous when the chamber is no longer aligned with the bore) & dud rounds. Colt lied & said it was only foreign ammo with hard primers but ive seen wiinchester white box fail to shoot...... there was problems with the crown being gouged bad enough to effect accuracy... 14:18 no, you DO NOT get that problem with ANY revolver. If revolvers couldn't shoot normal cheap ammo..... It'd have been a well-known issue & nobody would have batted an eye.... It's not..... I have never in my life seen this outside of the 2020 colt python. I own 3 revolvers including a 1941 colt official police. 14:40 No, you do hear about it when it does happen. Chris baker of Lucky gunner ammo is one example of his Ruger LCR not working due to defects..... Ruger fixed his problem right away, Colt gas lit its customers into thinking there was no problem or ignoring them. The LCR is $550 bucks, the 686 is $700is bucks & the GP100 is $650ish bucks.... The colt python is $1,200 fucking bucks...... I expect my fucking gun to be better made than a $150 dollar hi-point 19:00 You're joking, you made a 32 minute video gas lighting the people who had problems with this gun, claiming it wall just blown out of proportion..... AND YOUR PYTHON IN YOUR HANDS, OUT OF THE BOX COULD NOT HOLD ZERO?!?!?!?!!?! DUDE IT IS NOT NORMAL FOR YOUR PISTOLS SIGHTS TO COME LOOSE DURING NORMAL SHOOTING! Listen man im aware they fixed the problems since then..... Im aware you really like your gun & its an awesome gun But please dont flat out lie & act like oure reaction to the 1,200 dollar turd that was the 2020 python when it was first released was unjustified.
Point taken. Thabks for your very thorough response. I only disagree with one of the yourubers you chose to highlight. You have done your research. So are you a fan of thr new puthon?
@@TerryBenton I would definitely say I am. Someday I would like to own one. Though I can say without a doubt this whole debacle made me respect Colt alot less as a company
@TheRichardc123 lol. You are welcome. My favorite movie. I have the wallet also. The color of those elite grips are about the same color as the wallet. I think I have a short of the wallet
This has to be the best video on the new pythons that I have watched. I agree 100% on everything you covered.
Thank you . I am glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for watching
I just bought one. I L
like it
I received the 6" version last year. The recessed crown and beefed up stainless steel construction are functionally gorgeous. After changing the sights (Wilson Combat gold bead front and 'U' rear) and the grips (Deer Hollow 85' repro of the originals that are flawless) I was happy with it. I've got about $2300 into it and ZERO buyer's remorse. It's currently my favorite firearm. I LOVE sending .357 158grains down range. I fire almost exclusively double action which has helped with my 9mm semi-auto accuracy. Mine is no safe queen. It's fired often.
That is super awesome. I love seeing people enjoying their stuff. ThankS for watching
I bought mine in Dec. 2021 and had zero issues with it. I've never shot a vintage one but I can't believe any differences in the trigger action are so big that people just write it off as junk. They're new guns versus guns that have been shot for years. I don't necessarily think it's a fair comparison. Also, according to several youtubers, the only part that is still handfit is the hand. Glad to see somebody actually acknowledging that its a terrific handgun. I love mine.
It is a terrific gun. I have both. I love the double action on the newer one
I have a 4.25" and a 3" Python and actually like it better than my older Pythons. The originals were basically target revolvers masquerading as service pistols. The often went out of time with heavy use whereas the new ones with their lock work will not. Beautiful and iconic as they are the new ones are stronger and more durable. Like you I added Wilson Combat sights on both mine and added Wilsons fiber optic front sights.
That is awesome. I have to ask you one thing. Have you ever seen or experienced for yourself one of the old pythons go out of time? Let me know. Thank you for watching
@@TerryBenton Terry yes I have including one of my own after a steady diet of 38 Special +P ammo when I was. a police officer and shot a lot. Just a few months ago I was at a Sheels and they had 5 older Pythons for sale. I always check the timing by slowly cocking the hammer to see if the cylinder indexes at full cock, 3 out of the 5 were out of time.
@mag318 wow. That actually surprises me. Thank you for sharing that information
@@TerryBenton Its a very common problem with the older Colt lockwork. After cocking one slowly and the cylinder doesn't fully index then its out of time and the problem just gets worse unless you have it retimed by a gunsmith.
@mag318 luckily I have a local gunsmith that works on old pythons. He is the one refinishing the old one on my channel
Great video! I commented on the last Python video you did, ( 2 of em -a 57 and 72) anyway here's something to make the collectors/white glovers faint- my 57 model belonged to my dad who was employed by Federal Services ( AEC) He bought it new but found the 6" barrel to be a problem for duty use( poked him in the ribs when sitting) so off it went to Tom and Roy's gun shop in Amarillo TX to get cut down to 4"(!!!!!) All went well except the old model underlings were bored almost to the end, which left a noticable hole at the end.Simple fix, shave down a 1911 spring plug , insert, and fix with a set screw. Collector value pretty much gone but a cool modification and still shoots amazing.
Wow I would like tonsee a picture of that gun
Now I shot some revolvers in my day and I really didn’t care to own one especially the ones with barrels 6inches or greater. However this colt with the 4.25 inch barrel is absolutely the best looking firearm I’ve ever seen in my entire life. I can’t wait to put 500 plus rounds through it. Just ordered early this week the price is on the expensive side but hey you get what you pay for.. anyway I’m excited to add her to my collection. Thanks for this informative video you’re doing a great job. Watch out new subscriber coming through.
That is awesome. I hope you enjoy that Colt which I am sure you will
Happen to buy this exact one today. Was watching several reviews and this one is the best by far.
@@ArmeroPR congratulations on your purchase
Got a 6 inch new Python and really like this Gun , already have 5 old Pythons but I like this one the best..!!!!
They are super nice. I was not disappointed at all in the new Comt revolvers
Thanks for putting this together, Appreciate your feedback. I was nervous with the initial results but it did seem colt corrected the initial problems
You are very welcome. Thank you for watching
Another great video! I bought one of the 2020 Pythons back in 2020 (paid MRSP and not one penny more). I also noticed the distinctly different style of hammer on the new Python vs the original. The New Python and New Anaconda have a very similar hammer, almost like Colt put the Anaconda style hammer on the Python. I kind of wish Colt would have kept the original beaver tail style of hammer on the New Python, but this takes nothing away from the gun at all. Maybe in the future Colt will offer a replacement hammer for the new models that have the beaver tail style end. Kind of like what S&W does, they offer a replacement target style hammer for their 686 you can order on Midway USA or Brownells.
That would be pretty cool. I agree it dies not take anything away bit the old style hammer looks better
Thank you for sharing absolutely beautiful revolver !!
Thank you very much. I will do the old one in the near future. Thank you for watching
I have a couple old Pythons, but also love my 2020 Colt Python. I did however send it off to a gunsmith and have the single action pull improved. Apparently in order to meet with California and Massachusetts's drop safe requirements they had to make the single action heavier. How they did that was when you pull the trigger in single action it goes back ever so slightly before it drops. The gunsmith did a little file work and corrected that slight move back before it drops. Sent mine off to TJ's Custom Gunworks. His shop is in, of all places, California.
That is awesome. I habe ablocal gunsmith where I live. I am one of the few lucky ones. I have a couple of old smiths he did. I habe videos on them also
Big fan of the Ruger 357 GP100. Very well built handgun. But I'll have to say that this Colt Python 357 is very well built also, beautiful gun. I don't like any handgun that shines, But this thing is a Beauty!!!
Thank you. Thr GP100 is built like a tank. All ruger revolvers are. Super strong
Yeah, I own the Colt Python 6 Shot 4.25in, Smith & Wesson 686 6 Shot 4.13in, and the Ruger GP100 7 Shot 4.20in all Stainless Steel. They are all nice guns.
You cannot go wrong with any of those
Great video. Thank you for the history, opinions & view points. Now my mind is settled. Now I’m starting to save up. My next gun will be a 4.25” Python !
You will not regret it
PSA has the 3” model for sale … $1099.
@@Pavia1525 that is really cheap
@@Pavia1525 Hey, thanks for the info. Really appreciate it. That’s an excellent price, Just wish my gun fund was ready. I hope when I get enough saved up I can find a deal like that. Still would like the 4.25……(but love my Kimber K6s 3”)
Both a dig and a kudo to Colt for the new Python. I got my new model Python this spring. So disappointed upon unboxing. The cylinder had almost 0.003" end shake; the single action trigger drew the hammer almost 1/64" to the rear before a heavy release; worst of all, the barrel was not aligned to the frame with the front sight visibly canted to the right. I called Colt and they issued an RMA and a prepaid shipping label. In less than five weeks the revolver was back in my hands with all issues addressed. End shake gone; barrel aligned; single action trigger still a bit heavy but with no creep. Colt did well by me. This one slipped through the QA cracks, but Colt made it right. Now it's the gun I thought I was buying and is one I can show off and brag about to my shooting buddies. BTW, it's wicked accurate. When I miss, it wasn't the gun's fault.
That is ashame stuff like that happens but it does. The hard trigger pull in single action is due to the fact that they put heavier springs in them after the first run. Apparently they were having soft primer strikes on certain ammo in double action. Glad to know they fixed it and you are happy with it.
bikerdup, What is end shake. I have a python on layoway and just want to make sure it is as it should be. When I close the cylinder it seems pretty tight to me.
Nice video. I have the 2020 6 inch Python and the new 6 inch Anaconda for a few years and few hundred magnums down range now. They are nice but they are also $900 standard production guns all day long. The Smith is just as good but Colt is riding on the name with the Python. The new ones are better in every way with few exceptions as you noted. No reason for that abomination of a rear sight, and the hammer spur could of easily been made the same as original. The new one won't beat itself out of time as easily as the original.
Good points . I also have the anaconda. Thanks for watching
Great informative video. I also watched your video, comparing the old and new. Not ever having an interest in collecting handguns, I only shoot them. Both practice and formerly competitive. Unfortunately I did own a beautiful 4" Bright Stainless Colt Python back in 1992, but sold it later that year. I had sent it to a famous Shooter/Gunsmith (Reeves Junken) back then and had a great action work done. With that gun, I shot my best Police Bullseye match score of (293 out of 300) I attribute it to the superb "Single Action" trigger. But still was not liking the "Double Action trigger.
Being more interested with competing in PPC "Police Pistol Combat" matches, I was disappointed with its "Double Action" trigger.
I didn't like it stacking near the completion of the DA pull. This was my reason for replacing the Python with a Smith & Wesson 67 "Combat Masterpiece" revolver which had a smoother "Double Action" trigger pull.
Now that they have reworked some of the lockwork, I am contemplating purchasing a 3" model. Would you say the "Double Action is comparable to the S&W now? I would really appreciate your opinion.
I honestly would say they are very close. The new Colt is smoot amd even all the way through just like Smith and wessons are. The single action is a little heavier tha. The old ones due to then installing those heavier leaf springs for thr soft primer strikes. The double action is the money shot. Itnis hands down better than the old one. You can correct the lightness with a decent gunsmith. I honestly think you should go to the store and just pull the trigger on one. Let me know what you decide. I would love to hear it
@@TerryBenton Thanks for your input. Your videos helped my decision. Today I did put a new 3" Colt Python on layaway!
I just ordered my today can hardly wait. In 1969 I bought a colt 22 cowboy model for 89.00 dollars it's a single and when you pull the hammer back it has 4 very distinct clicks and if you listen very carefully the cli ks will C- O - L - T .
Yes that is what the old single actions did.Congratulations on the new python
I was looking to get a Colt Python as my first revolver and I was definitely influenced by Rick Grimes of the Walking Dead show. I went to the range last year to rent this gun and I shot it. A few times in double action I had a couple of light hammer strikes but I only used one type of .357 ammo brand (don’t remember the brand) and the Python I had shot was heavily used and probably purchased in the early 2020s year. After a lot of research and UA-cam reviews I realize they fixed alot of the problems they had on release. I still want to get one for myself but my only issue now is if I want the 4.25 inch or the 6 inch. I am learning towards the 6 inch. Longer sight radius and it’s the same barrel length that Rick Grimes used in the show too!
They changed the leaf spring in them after the initial release. It made the single action a little bit harder but not too much. Since you are "leaning towards" theb6 inch and you like the walking dead I think your decision is made. Just buy the 6 inch you will not be disappointed. I hope this helps and thank you for watching
If you can only buy one, the 6” is the way to go in my opinion. After that it’d be a toss up between the 4” and 3”
6in is a range toy, or hunting I suppose. The 4.25in is more practical for general purpose.
This guy is really telling the truth
Thank you for watching
Thank you! Great video. I already have a Smith Mod29 8 3/8" . Im really loving the Python and it grows on me with that 4,25" barrel.
I guess the 686 has the better prize/value ratio for intense sport-shooter also bc its easier to tune it as I heard.
My heart tells me "get a Python" my ratio says get a 686. When it comes to guns I usually font go with reason.
Again! Great video, was a pleasure to watch, Enjoy your Python - its a beauty!
Thank you for watching. I have Smith 686 and a 586 also. I ha e videos on them also
Thank you for the best review out there an the most honest one on people tryin to flip the new ones, great job thank you
Thank you for watching
This video made me realize that I could watch a Python just about all day
Lol. Wait until you see what I am going to do to it in the next video
I have 3 sizes of the 2020 Python, and I am appalled (and pissed) that I have to invest another $125 in each gun to swap out the horrible factory rear site and throw them in the garbage. Colt should provide a Wilson Combat coupon with each Python sold. Other than that they are perfection and beauty.
The gun is a discount at what they cost now so it is not that big of a deal
What's your preference on size?
I have a Python just like this one. I have used it for some time, and have had no issues with it. The double action trigger pull is lighter and smoother than other revolvers I have used in the past.
The actions on these new Colt Pythons are great. It will be hard for you to find a smoother better working action on any other revolver regardless of cost. Thank you for watching
@@TerryBenton I was walking through a store and saw the Python in a display case. I asked them if I could dry fire it and they said yes. I don’t remember whose it was or where I tried a Python many decades ago, but as soon as I felt that trigger action it came back to me. I bought it from them on the spot, and it is now my EDC. I also take it to the range regularly.
@allenw969 that is super cool you edc a python. What barrel length?
@@TerryBenton 4.25 inches. Just like the one in your video, except it has the original grip, and has Wilson Combat sights.
I always wanted a Python 🐍 I love the blues ones but never could afford one , when they released the new ones I did not really like them , so I purchased the Ruger GP100 instead but the Anoconda I loved so I bought that !
That was a wise decision. The gp100 is a good gun. They are built like tanks
Great video! I'm undecided between this and the 586. Glad you said how sturdy it is.
I have an old 586 also. Check that video out
Great video on a great and beautiful gun. Enjoy!
Thank you and thank you for watching.
I just barley got one like a week 1/2 ago and I love it!! It’s so awesome and beautiful and sir I couldn’t agree more with you!! 👍💯 mine brand new outta box out the door after tax and everything came to $ 1,476 I live in Utah
Very good deal. Have you shot it yet?
I got a 4.25” python a few months ago. Yours looks super shiny. Have you done additional polishing on it? I love the look and DA trigger a lot, but had some light primer strikes on some Speer Lawman ammo in DA. SA has no issues but I need to shoot more rounds before I satisfy myself that this is acceptably reliable as my SW. I do love fondling it, I must say…. I put Wilson Combat rear and front sights on it and it is a shooter.
Thr sights are a must. The only polishing I did was rub some never dull on it once when I first got it.
❤ my 4.25 with Wilson battle sights, Badger Ebony combat grips. Replaced my GP100 MC as my favorite. Smooth trigger and target trigger with groves like my 66-1
That is awesome
Guns are for shooting. If a gun doesn't fit into your shooting rotation, I don't think it's worth keeping. Somebody else would appreciate it more? I've stolen a few guns I appreciate a lot for very good prices from prior who just didn't love them.
Good stuff
Best video Ive seen on the colt python.
Ive seen this gun many times in movies and thought it was the coolest looking gun Ive ever seen.
But I never knew what it was until recently..it was the Colt Python.
My plan is to buy a new one next payday.
Ive never been through a safety course or had any gun training because I never needed it.
I use to go to the range twice a month..I carried a gun on me for years and never had any issues.
I think if someone wants to go through a training course thats fine but it shouldn't be a requirement.
Theres a new law in Washington state..effective January 2024.
Before buying a firearm we have to show proof of completing a safety course.
I dont know how much its going to cost as of yet but I think its asinine.
Common sense and good judgment is all you need to own a gun.
You are right. Mark my words eventually all those laws will go away. It will take a while but they will go away. Good luck with getting your colt. I have a side by side of a new and older one video. Check it out if you get a chance
I bought mine 2020 Python early for 2000$. Back then it was so rare you cant even find them. It was even harder to find than the vintage ones. I wanted to be Rick Grimes so bad at the time I had to fork out the extra bucks for it LOL.
Oh man. But it made you happy so that is all that matters
@@TerryBenton Absolutely love it. The only complain is is the hammer. The old hammer on the Vintage Pythons look so much better. Why can't the make the hammer like the old ones.....
@marryson123 that is my only complaint. I have an old one also and I have a video comparing it to this one. The hammer is very different
I have a Traditional Pythonᵀᴹ from the '70's and it is smooth and light triggered. I'm playing around with the family finances to afford a new 3" Python, it sounds great- in stainless and a bit beefier... looking forward to it! Thanks for posting... I may have an old hammer installed (They are the stuff of dreams), or have the new style altered a bit.
You will have to have the new one altered. It does not interchange. Thanks for watching and good luck getting the new one.
I recieved my new 6 inch python today can't wait.
That is awesome. Let me know what you think when you shoot it
Awesome gun. I love the grip.
Thank you
Love it! Have one and it Keeps growing on me! Just a fun, reliable and beautiful gun!❤
They are nice. Tha KS for watching
heck yeah, i have 2 of the pythons and the 8 inch anaconda, love them all.
Very cool. I have an anaconda as well. Mine is the 6 inch.
Great video, thanks! Would❤to try one of these. "Made to be shot." Yes!
They shoot pretty amazing. Thanks for watching
Colt Python the badass and handsome 357 magnum revolver!
Thank you
I absolutely love the Colt Python old and new. I owned one of the older ones back in the late 1970s it was blued. I no longer have it being as I was a huge Dirty Harry fan and traded it for the Model 29 44 Magnum. I'm not sorry for it but it sure would be nice if I had that back. Also in my law enforcement days I bought and sometimes carried the Colt Diamondback blued that pretty much looked like the python. When I got on with the Department I ended up trading the Diamondback for a Smith & Wesson 357 combat Magnum. I heard that Diamondback is a collector's item now. I also traded a Smith & Wesson model 14 which I heard is also a highly sought-after 38. It's just hard to know when to Hold'em and when to fold them. Haha of course for the price nowadays my go-to guns or the Ruger GP100 and SP101 357 Magnum. As much as I like the python I don't think you can get a better gun for the price t h a n a Ruger.
You are right. I have an old and and new python. I actually have a video comparing the two. Diamondbacks are cool guns. Thanks for watching
@@TerryBenton I've seen the video it was excellent. I believe I watched it a couple days ago. And honestly have to say I preferred the Vintage one slightly more. Looking forward to more in the future. Thanks
Yea, I bought the 4.25" version, but mine is class b+ engraved but never to be fired. I am going to buy a non- engraved 6" version to fire. Will have fun on the 6" version!
That is cool. Why are you not going to fire the 4.25 inch one if you donnot mind me asking
@@TerryBenton A piece of art she is
You keep it on the highest state.
Really great gun!❤
Thank you
Beautiful
Thank you
Thank you regarding box unboxing your new gun comment. It also drives me nuts!
Yes. It drives me nuts also
I agree with everything you said.👍
Thank you
I always wanted a Colt Python but only cause of Dirty Harry Magnum Force and Starsky and Hutch. I have a 44mag but would like a 357mag so I could also shoot 38 special. Looking at King Cobra but also Python.
Pick the python. It does not cost much h more
@@TerryBenton I may just do that.
One minor correction, there actually is one component that is hand-fit during assembly: the hand.
I did not know that
I love the python! Don’t have one but I will soon.
That is awesome. You will love it
My first 8 3/8 Nickel back in the 80s,, last cartridge of fame for me the 41 mag, and that would be a nice build in Python. Not keen on the new ones, wide target hammer? Still slick in their own right.
What is it you do not like?
I Lov this gun
Thank you for watching
Am lov this gun
Thank you
I bought one in the late eighties for around nine hundred dollars. I bought a twenty twenty model also. That one cost me around fifteen hundred dollars. I think that the one from the eighties had a butter smooth action. The twenty twenty model is more crisp of an action. Both are good but I like the older model better. Just my three cents.
I have both also. I still like the older ones better. I have a comparison video of the two
@@TerryBenton The newer ones are beefer but the older ones have that personal touch.
The new python ( after the kinks were ironed out) is a better gun than the older one.
Ask yourself which one you bring to war, the old or new one, if you say the old one youre lying to yourself.
Have you owned both? To be honest if I was going to war would not bring a 6 shot Revolver but if that was my only choice either one would work for me.
@TerryBenton oh yes, I have both, I have about 10000 rounds through my old one, and about 1000 through the new one.
I believe the new one is better built and sturdier.
But I have smith's and Kimber wheel guns I like better than the colts, mainly due to the triggers.
But the colts beat them in the looks department.
@jimmysp4des229 fair enough. I have a couple of smith's. After some action work.they are very smooth
I compare these guns with a Chevy corvette that people buy and never use to brag about how low the mileage is. Gun collectors love to show an unfired colt gun in its original box.
They are idiots. I use my stuff
Today 06/27/2024 the cost of this Colt Python (Stainless Steel) is $1,379.99 at Sportsman's Warehouse.
That is a pretty good deal
Thanks for the review! Where did those grips come from? Very neat!
They are Altamont elite grips. I had them laser engraved with the pulp fiction saying
Think how bad it would suck if you bought one of these for crazy money when they first came out. I waited until last December to pick one up it was hard but glad I did.
I would never overpay for anything. Good choice to wait
Have you ever bought anything from guns international? Just curious might try it out but nervous never bought anything from them before.
@@andrewpinheiro7202 I personally have never bought anything on there but I do believe it is legit
Just bought my first python today. Love it. What do you use to polish yours?
I have not polished it at all. I used never dull on ot when I first for it and got all the oils from shipping off it
Thanks for replying. Really enjoy your python vids. I have a question for you. I went today and ran the first 110 rounds thru my new python. All 357 magnums. I had 2 light primer strikes out of the 110 rounds. 1 during rapid fire and 1 just normal shooting. Do you think this was because of break in period? Or maybe the way I was shooting it? I've been shooting glocks for about 10 years and just recently got into revolvers. Is this something I should be considered with?
@multicamchannel double action can sometimes do this on revolvers if it is hard primer ammo. The new Colts rarely do it but it can happen. I have not encountered it yet but I have a smith that has an action Job done to ot that it happens quite frequently.
I have two vintage Pythons. I think the new Pythons are homogenized a little. I think Colt should have copied the new Python to the letter with the vintage models but with new updated internals, 4 in barrel, old style hammer, stocks etc. I haven't shot the new Python yet looks like a great gun. Would like to have one. Old vs new different guns in some ways. I like Robert Blake's vintage two-tone Python in "Electra Glide in Blue".
That was a cool gun. I have a video where I set the two side bybside and point out every difference. Thank you for watching
Love the grips where can I get one ?
They are Altamonte Grip company online. I had the lettering laser etched into the grips locally. Lol. It is fro. The movie pulp fiction. Tha k you for watching
I own 4 2020 pythons. N0 problems
They are very well made and awesome guns. Congratulations. Thank you for watching
I find light hammer strikes a problem. 10 percent failure rate unacceptable to me and I was told they adjusted the end play. To me I am thinking the cylinder was shimmed a hair. If anyone can answer what an end play adjustment means please inform me. Thank you
Did you contact Colt about it?
What do you use to clean the powder residue off the front of the cylinder - yours looks like it's never been shot.
I have a video on it. It is a Birchwood Casey lead cloth. Here is the link to the video
ua-cam.com/video/bC50AaH9E4E/v-deo.html
Is the barrel choke bored like the old ones?
Yes. I ha e been told they are. They will shoot just as accurate as the old ones on a bench rest
Ballistically what do you think of the 3" version ? I like snub noses better but I am a city boy .
I do not think there is that much if a difference. I was actually considering getting one myself
@@TerryBenton thanks!
Where did you get the grips?
They are just Altamont python elite grips. I had the writing put on them. It is from the movie pulp fiction
Dang.... everyday I keep leaning to the 4.25" barrel length to be the best-looking Python.
I honestly think it is. I have an old one in 4 inch also. That is how much I like them
I’ve also never understood why people get awesome guns that they never shoot… 🤷♂️ That’s literally what they are meant for! 😂
Correct. Hounded your python shoot?
I don't shoot mine like crazy but it always comes to the range with me.
My new Python is excellent. However, my new Anaconda, and every Anaconda I have yet bore scoped, has TERRIBLE barrel circumferential tool chatter marks on the lands and grooves. I mean TERRIBLE. The marks are so sever you can see where it shaves lead from cast bullets that are well lubed and fired at 800 fps. Be careful and check any Anaconda rifling before you buy.
I have not encountered this
i want one but
I can`t decide between the 4 or 6 inch barrel.
They are both cool. I just personally think the 4 inch looks better to me. It is all personal preference
where did you get that Grips on the Python ?
They are Altamont grips that I had the pulp fiction words put on it
I'm sending my Anaconda in tomorrow for repair. It has the same problem with the side plate loose screw as the hickok45 python did.
That sucks. You vq not just tighten it?
@@TerryBenton tightening didn't help, seems the side plate was loose enough that it misaligned the internals.
@@alexanderc7826 that really sucks
12:50 it was not one person on UA-cam....
I had been saving up for this gun....
I excitedly went to watch the vidoes of its release....
There were nearly half a dozen well-known youtubers who had problems with theirs.
Including one who documented his attempt at getting Colt to fix the problem only to discover that Colt had no way to fix any of the problems so they ignored him.
Here are some of the youtubers in question below:
Mind you, these are just people who had the problems & made a video WITH an audience.
Golden Webb (the most well-documented of Colt's fuckery)
Snow Lothar (Lots of problems & Colt refused to fix his gun)
Hammer striker (gun wouldn't reliably run Winchester White box)
Target Suite (A guy who worships his python but fails to recognize his sights not holding zero & light primer strikes to be a bad thing)
Night wood guns (His video is on the Colt King Cobra & it was a shit show)
Then i went down the rabbit hole of forums & videos & found that ALOT of king Cobras & other colt revolvers (2017 & up) had unforgivable quality problems..... Many of these guns out of the box had timing issues.
That's not a small batch.....sir.....
13:40 it was definitely not just the side plate being loose....
By design, bad design the gun wouldnt work if the screw backed out even a lil.....
This gun is made to fire magnum loads, the kind that may do this.....
The other problem was the light primer strikes even when it did work causing unsafe delayed firing (very dangerous when the chamber is no longer aligned with the bore) & dud rounds.
Colt lied & said it was only foreign ammo with hard primers but ive seen wiinchester white box fail to shoot......
there was problems with the crown being gouged bad enough to effect accuracy...
14:18 no, you DO NOT get that problem with ANY revolver.
If revolvers couldn't shoot normal cheap ammo.....
It'd have been a well-known issue & nobody would have batted an eye....
It's not.....
I have never in my life seen this outside of the 2020 colt python.
I own 3 revolvers including a 1941 colt official police.
14:40 No, you do hear about it when it does happen.
Chris baker of Lucky gunner ammo is one example of his Ruger LCR not working due to defects.....
Ruger fixed his problem right away, Colt gas lit its customers into thinking there was no problem or ignoring them.
The LCR is $550 bucks, the 686 is $700is bucks & the GP100 is $650ish bucks....
The colt python is $1,200 fucking bucks......
I expect my fucking gun to be better made than a $150 dollar hi-point
19:00
You're joking, you made a 32 minute video gas lighting the people who had problems with this gun, claiming it wall just blown out of proportion..... AND YOUR PYTHON IN YOUR HANDS, OUT OF THE BOX COULD NOT HOLD ZERO?!?!?!?!!?!
DUDE IT IS NOT NORMAL FOR YOUR PISTOLS SIGHTS TO COME LOOSE DURING NORMAL SHOOTING!
Listen man im aware they fixed the problems since then.....
Im aware you really like your gun & its an awesome gun
But please dont flat out lie & act like oure reaction to the 1,200 dollar turd that was the 2020 python when it was first released was unjustified.
Point taken. Thabks for your very thorough response. I only disagree with one of the yourubers you chose to highlight. You have done your research. So are you a fan of thr new puthon?
@@TerryBenton I would definitely say I am. Someday I would like to own one. Though I can say without a doubt this whole debacle made me respect Colt alot less as a company
Where did you buy those grips?
They are Altamont python elite grips. I had them laser engraved like the wallet On pulp Fiction
Ha that’s funny, thank you sir.
@TheRichardc123 lol. You are welcome. My favorite movie. I have the wallet also. The color of those elite grips are about the same color as the wallet. I think I have a short of the wallet