Reliability? Even if it was mechanically sound, it looks like a plastic version of a Python rather than a real thing. Price has been set at $125.” General Hatcher and John Amber would be amazed at the prices being paid in recent years for Colt Pythons. Frame Material: Stainless Steel Big black maw waiting to destroy my soul down to the sub atomic level. Every photo you see in this review of the shorter barrel Python is after all of the shooting, and after it was cleaned. Snarky comment aside, thanks for the review. Introduced in 1955, the Colt Python .357 Magnum revolver quickly became known as the Rolls Royce of revolvers. Thank you. Many folks think that Colt has lost the level of expertise and attention to detail necessary to produce that finish. I’ve also been upset front when they disappointed me, like with the King Cobra, although I have certainly warmed up to that gun. Sub 1″ groups with both the 6″ and 4.25″ at 25 yards with a variety of ammunition. Got any daughters not married yet, ‘dad’? I played with both, thought it was personal preference. Yes. Review: Colt Python Revolver in .357 Magnum. The eye picks it up easily, and combined with the rear sight, it’s effective at making both quick and precise shots. The new Colt Python is offered with a high-polish stainless steel finish and either a 4.25-inch or 6-inch barrel. Got to understand the action and stick with it. Unlike the King Cobra, and more like the original model Pythons, there was no discernible movement of the cylinder during full lock up. The issues happened after that. They are not vents. Pushing is a far more natural action. There is no question that the product we shipped did not meet the very high standards our customers have come to expect and should continue to demand and receive … Want one of the best revolvers ever manufactured? , Good idea. Worth scouring the net for though. But ultimately, results matter most. Gun review by Jay Chambers of Minuteman Review Colt recently released a new 2020 Colt Python, and after sixteen years of anticipation, the demand for this beast was quite high. I still like Rugers but they are just not as smooth as S&W. I read what I thought you meant rather than what you wrote, because what you wrote is dumb. When it comes to precision, the new Python easily lives up to the reputation of the original models. When I look at those Pythons or say something like a Colt Walker I see a freakin canon. Weight: 42 oz. It never failed. This isn’t just an accurate, good looking gun, it’s a fun one, too. Brand new 2020 Python 4.25 inch. The Python had a $125 MSRP (the same as the Single Action Army). I tested the new Python next to the original Python. 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. For any mechanical issue, they should have it returned to you within 30 days. When I reviewed the new Colt King Cobra, I noted some concern over the cylinder end-shake, which measured at .003″. The blueing of stainless often requires you hit a narrow temperature range, sometimes you need to run the salt bath temp up and down through the range to get the blueing to start, then you need to sometimes agitate the salts a bit to keep them blueing the stainless, etc, etc. Multiple Gun Community Sources across the blogosphere and YouTube have shown and documented the cylinders of these new Pythons jamming; not rotating. Hunt deer humanely at distances of 100 yards I’d go with Ruger .44 SBH with a scope ( I have one). In every measurable way, the new Pythons perform just as well or better than the originals. Their recent record indicates they may actually be interested in people who shoot for fun as well as defense. real. I find it on the castellated nuts on AR’s. And then, in 2020, Colt released the best stainless steel revolver they’ve ever made. My hopes were very high the python was going to be even better. i left vietnam in jan of 72 and at the end of jan i bought my first 6″ blue python and still have to today and i can only say the the python is the greatest handgun ive ever had.