Colt Python Range Day

[Ghost Magnum]

I finally had the time for a proper range day with my Colt Python revolver. It’s even better that I even had the range to myself.
I had 100 rounds of 38 special and a few shots of expensive 357 magnums. I used hostage targets and gun man targets. Since I had the range to myself I got to do different positions and movements.
I shot from 14 feet, 18 feet and 24 feet. But I shot at 25 yards every other occasions between reloading. Most of my group was real close to each other. The rear sites were a pain. But I adjusted how I fired it. The gun is real pleasant to shoot. It does have its quirks. It’s is really annoying just how fast you can run out of ammunition during practice. 100 rounds was what I was able to afford today. By time I realized what mistakes I was making I ran out of ammunition. Like tightening my wrist or something like that. But when I fired off my few rounds of 357 magnums I had it down. Next time I will buy more than 100 rounds for practice.
My church safety team leader asked everyone to no longer post pictures of their targets. So I will not upload any pictures on this website. Sorry

 

[.38SuperMan]

Glad to hear you’re loving your new Python. I have several and they’re up there with my vintage Smiths for enjoyment. If I could only own one new current production gun it most likely would be a new 4.25” Python.

Enjoy that new toy.

Edit: Just had to add photos of the trio of new Pythons.

 

[.357magger]

I can understand, sort of, your church safety leader requesting that don't post pics of targets anymore...but you need to post pics of your new Python...or it didn't happen.

 

[Laketime]

The can see not posting on FB , but why not a gun forum.

 

[Ghost Magnum]

I can understand, sort of, your church safety leader requesting that don't post pics of targets anymore...but you need to post pics of your new Python...or it didn't happen.

I will post a picture a picture of my python later on today when I’m not busy

The can see not posting on FB , but why not a gun forum.

I know. But he asked us to not to post any new target pictures so that’s what I’m doing. My shooting wasn’t that impressive to post pictures about anyway lol

 

[shil]

.357magger: Lovely revolver!
Ghost: I'd be interested in learning your church leader's reasoning.

 

[kaaskop49]

Real can of worms opened here, no?

I enjoy my new 2020 Python also, and despite what the naysayers claim (and they may be correct), I've had no trouble with the factory rear sight.

Guess it's time to buy the new Korth Carry Special snub nose. I don't mind the $3,700 price; what annoys me is the $300+ sales tax I would have to pay!

Kaaskop49
Shield #5103

 

[Wyatt Burp]

In 1999 my wife and I were in the pawn shop and I took another look at the 4” stainless shooter grade Python that sat there for a year at $475. I had $200 on me and my wife said “Just put it on layaway” and I did. I don’t like stainless so hesitated before that then discovered later the gun is electroless nickel/Coltguard finish. I think it was the first Python I ever had in my hand. It’s great but I like shooting my 4” nickel Model 19-4 more.

 

[boykinlp]

Ghost Magnum, why was the rear sight a pain for you?
Larry

 

[sophie]

I have 2 of the newer 2020 generation Pythons. The 4.25” and the 6” had excessive movement, wiggle, side to side movement and the Python deserves better sights. I don’t know what Colt is thinking. I put Wilson Combat Adjustable rear sights on both mine and there’s as much difference as daylight and dark. No more movement and solid adjustments. I also replaced the red ramp front sights with the Wilson Combat green fiber optic sight.
I don’t know what Ghost Magnum might say, but Colt could sure improve the rear sight especially on the new generation Pythons.

 

[Ghost Magnum]

The rear site has all the problems mentioned above. But they are also to small for the gun. I don’t know what Colt was thinking. For a gun that cost more than both my first two trucks combined would have proper sites.
But my gun is a pleasure to shoot. The trigger is smooth as silk.

 

[Ethang]

In 1999 my wife and I were in the pawn shop and I took another look at the 4” stainless shooter grade Python that sat there for a year at $475. I had $200 on me and my wife said “Just put it on layaway” and I did. I don’t like stainless so hesitated before that then discovered later the gun is electroless nickel/Coltguard finish. I think it was the first Python I ever had in my hand. It’s great but I like shooting my 4” nickel Model 19-4 more.

Around that same time frame, back when you could still buy guns on Ebay, I picked up a 4" blued for $375...stupidest thing I ever did was trade that.

There is just something about a Python...Smith's are great, but just something about a Python....

 

[DWalt]

Nothing that I own can compare with my Colt 3-5-7 which was the immediate predecessor to (and is far less common than) the Python. Except maybe my Colt Trooper .357 which is a few years younger. Having those two, I have never felt the need for a Python, original or new.

 

[Ghost Magnum]

There is just something about a Python...Smith's are great, but just something about a Python....

Well, the Colt Python was always my first choice for a revolver. But they were long out of production when I was finally old enough to buy a handgun. Used ones were to expensive to buy. Even if they were in production I couldn’t afford one anyway. Now I have one.
But my 686 plus pro series does stand out from my python. My 686 likes to be rapid fire and the trigger does feel like it resets a little faster than my python. And the moon clips beats out speed loaders any day. But… my python does feel more natural pointer, loading 6 cartridges by hand feels more intuitive than 7. The smoother trigger pull makes drawing and firing easier. Keeping rounds on target is much much easier with the python than my 686.
My python loves careful trigger discipline and aim. Its graceful like a samurai sword.
My 686 plus pro series loves to go balls to the wall and put up wet.
It’s like a very well hand built Shelby cobra with a custom built 427 FE vs a 2022 Chevy Camaro ZL1.
Edit: I’m not trying to do a side by side comparison. I would feel comfortable carrying either revolver in any situation. Both more than stands on their own merits. My 686 plus pro series revolver has been my work horse and carry gun for years.

 

[shocker]

LGS has 3" Python for sale, based on how nice my Anaconda is, I was tempted to get it, but I took my 2.75 66-8 to the range, and you know what, it's a sweet shooter too, so no to the Python. Besides if I get another 357 I'd want the 4.25 barrel.