How modern Colt Pythons are made

[rh73]

Saw this video posted on another forum and thought some here might enjoy it.

https://rumble.com/v6vl1yz-birth-of-a-python-colt-factory-tour-with-select-fire.html?e9s=src_v1_ucp_a

 

[ladder13]

I have three of the new Pythons, waiting on the 2.5 blue. Thanks for the video.

 

[stansdds]

The beauty of modern CNC machining! Faster manufacturing and parts come out with tighter and uniform tolerances, so less hand fitting. Colt is not using MIM for triggers, hammers, and small parts, I expect that is one reason that you pay more for a Colt than you do for a S&W.

 

[TJm15.38]

Thanks for the video. I think Colt is making quality revolvers. Unfortunately, I don't own one, but the video makes me want a Python.

 

[MelvinWalker]

Very good video...I want a new Python, I just can't see the $1500 on a gun that is just so nice, I won't want to shoot it.

 

[03hemi]

I have three of the new Pythons, waiting on the 2.5 blue. Thanks for the video.

Same here, I have three of the stainless already, but holding out for that one too.
I'll never shoot em, I'm more of a collector than shooter, yeah, I'm one of those guys. lol

 

[hyena]

I'll take an Anaconda 4 inch in .45 Colt.

 

[Thaddeus Beauregard]

I'll take an Anaconda 4 inch in .45 Colt.

A BLUED 4 inch .45 Colt Anaconda and I'm in too!

 

[Onomea]

Interesting to compare to Chapuis Armes production of the MR73:

 

[stansdds]

So Manurhin's are made from forgings that are machined, not bar stock that is machined. Looks like Manurhin is more of a traditional style of revolver manufacturing with lots of hand fitting. Those are not inexpensive revolvers either!

 

[Greyman50]

All high end machine tools, would love to get that tour as I spent many years as a machine tool tech. Kind of surprised the guy asked if barrels were hammer forged as all hammer forged barrels are round. Here’s a couple of forged barrels, shot gun and half finished 7.62.

 

[roundels]

I have a 4" in stainless and I really like it. Wish Colt had kept the original trigger contour and made the face smooth, though.

 

[GeeBee]

I have a "new" Python 4" and a "new" Anaconda 6". And a King Cobra Carry 2.5"

Fabulous guns. My favorite is the Python, because the Anaconda is producing so much recoil with 44Mag ammo that it destroys the palm of my hand and my shoulder. With 44 Special it's much tamer, but who wants to shoot those??? LOL

The King Cobra Carry is very pleasant, but there is something about the Python. Majestic is the adjective that comes to mind, if you guys know what I mean

If I ever have a wee bit of money I dont need, I'm very tempted to buy a blued Python

 

[ladder13]

Same here, I have three of the stainless already, but holding out for that one too.
I'll never shoot em, I'm more of a collector than shooter, yeah, I'm one of those guys. lol

I have the same three.

 

[reddog81]

Kind of surprised the guy asked if barrels were hammer forged as all hammer forged barrels are round. Here’s a couple of forged barrels, shot gun and half finished 7.62.

Hammer forged... LOL! That was definitely the foot in mouth moment of an otherwise good video. I was kind of surprised they didn't edit that out.

 

[hkcavalier]

I'll take an Anaconda 4 inch in .45 Colt.

This is on my short list as well.

 

[Onomea]

I'm really impressed by the quality, the close tolerances, Colt achieves with modern CNC equipment, and the fact that one can exchange any part from any gun of the same model with any other gun.

The Chapuis MR73s require 12 to 14 hours of hand fitting and manual labor. The new Colts, my understanding is, do not require hand fitting and only one to two hours of manual labor. That's quite an achievement, and keeps the Colts relatively affordable.

I've read the classic Ratzeburg Korths required 70 man hours of skilled labor.

I've been unable to find specifics on man hours for the Lollar Korths, but since they, like Colt, heavily use CNC machines and emphasize drop in parts, my belief is just a few hours for polishing and tuning.

Of course, a good old S&W Model 10 will be more accurate than I will ever be able to shoot, and just as lethal as any of the above. (Well, maybe make it a M65 for the .357 capability if you want that.)

Nice guns, all.

 

[Greyman50]

I would be interested if they did not have the stupid code stamping on frame, looks like crap.

 

[GeeBee]

I would be interested if they did not have the stupid code stamping on frame, looks like crap.

there has to be a way to sandfile it and repolish, right? and is there is a slight depression after sandfiling, engrave your initials?

 

[ralph7]

I would be interested if they did not have the stupid code stamping on frame, looks like crap.

There was a video of someone removing this with a Dremel and it ended up looking
just as bad as you might think, even with his misguided attempt to polish it out.