New Colt Python

[71vette]

I picked up a new 3 inch Python in late ‘24. Honestly I really like it.

The double action is good. The SA wasn’t great. After dry firing the crap out of it with snap caps, the SA is under 5lbs. The DA is under 10. I haven’t done anything other than dry fire and add some purple locktite to the rear sight set screw.

For holsters, I had Simply Rugged make me a Sourdough in “surf-and-turf”:

And I scored a great deal on an ElPaso Saddlery Tom Threepersons:

I like my older Smiths, but if I’m buying a new revolver today, it’s probably a Colt.

 

[tlawler]

He retired last year, or the year before. His grips always went fast.

I know…most just lasting minutes before being snapped up. I was fortunate enough to grab a few. Thanks Ken!

 

[KalamazooKid]

Been loving mine. Probably nearing 500 rounds now with zero remorse. I did replace the rear sight with a Wilson. Enjoy yours!

And btw, the blued 2.5” is vintage 1982.

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They sure botched the hammer profile on the new rendition, didn’t they? And got to love that bar code stamped right on the frame. How classy!

To each his own. Obviously, a lot of people do like the new ones.

 

[Gullskjegg]

Wise is the man ( or woman) who graciously accepts family heirlooms.

For sure! I always tell people to keep them. This friend made out well, also got two mint antique Sakos.

 

[Gullskjegg]

Don’t forget a range report!

Of course!

 

[Thaddeus Beauregard]

After owning an 8" blued Python since 1981 I felt like I needed one of the new ones. I got "Rick" about a month after they first came out. Great gun but I had to dress it up a bit though:
Hogue Monogrip

John Culina grips

Galco chest holster

Halloween pic

What kind of wood is your Culina set made from? Jatoba perhaps? Super nice!

 

[Rust E. Badge]

How about one of the new ones when they first came out just to compare it to the old ones and it's a pretty good revolver, it's not the quality of the hand fitted guns but it's a pretty good gun. You get what you pay for

We all know that making the "old" Python is not possible, and if it were, would not be affordable. The new is every bit as good as the "old" minus the nostalgia and delicate hand-fitting. "You get what you pay for" is very true. Side-by-side in new out-of-the-box condition, the 2020 Python will outlast the "old" while giving equal or superior performance. I enjoy both but like George Washington, "I cannot tell a lie".

 

[ladder13]

Culina is going to make a batch of different woods for the Pythons in a few months. I have been on the list for a long time.

 

[poledorus]

True Cost of Ersatz Python

Revolver $1500

Replacement of junk rear Sight $100 (Throw original in nearest landfill)

Replacement grips $100 (Few people like the plywood like grips)

Trigger job $250 (Single action pull is not near as crisp or light often breaking at 6 lbs plus compared to the original "real Python" that had a 3 lb trigger pull.

Total cost $1950 plus tax.

You can buy a Ruger GP100 often for as little as $755. and save $1195 dollars.

True, enough. But then it's kind of like comparing a 4x4 porch post to finely fluted Doric column, even with the odd imperfection. Cheers

 

[Miltfarrow]

Sorry to hear you are being made responsible for maintaining the heritage.. tough problem, but sounds like you are a "trooper". Just "horsing" around with you.

You're doing God's work. Carry on!

 

[PRM]

The factory grips/stocks don't bother me as I believe they fit my hand well and will be my shooters. I'm known to fit BBQ/Sunday stocks on my revolvers anyway.

What is disappointing is my so-called "select" Tyler grips that came on a certain revolver. But I digress.

Now for a OWB holster for the Colt.

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Loaded up my 3" with Badger grips, and Tucker Gunleather out of Houston... the craftsmanship is AMAZING if you have the patience to wait for it...

 

[poledorus]

A little over 100 rounds in, and I'm liking it a great deal. Sights and service stocks are the next order of business. May have to source a big brother for it. Cheers

 

[DRYHEAT]

Thaddeus, you are correct. Those Culinas are Jatoba.

 

[Markswheels]

I picked up this 5” Python for range shooting 357. Always wanted a Python. Have since changed the grips to Hogue rubber grips for 2 reasons. To help with recoil and they are cut to allow the use of a speed loader. Very happy with mine.

 

[bph9]

True, enough. But then it's kind of like comparing a 4x4 porch post to finely fluted Doric column, even with the odd imperfection. Cheers

I have always preferred the Corinthian Columns myself. Often said to be the best of the series of Greek Columns. The ultimate elegant classic like the Real Original Python.

Corinth was also known to have the most famous House of Ill Repute in the Ancient world. It was so expensive to spend time there that often men saved their money for years to be able to go there. And there was a famous quote. "All men dream of going to Corinth". And I might add today "All revolver owners dream of owning an Original Real Python". And as in Ancient History you too today may have to save for years to own one.

 

[Golddollar]

1000%. The new Colts are blowing away new Smiths right now. That exact model is my go to for carry and range fun. Right now with the rebate and deals being offered by some of the big retailers, it's a no brainer. Just bought an 8" Anaconda new which will end up costing under $1K after rebate. I really like the blued Python, but can't justify having basically the same gun in a different finish.

Are the any retailers in PA giving these kind of deals?

 

[ChoochGambino]

Are the any retailers in PA giving these kind of deals?

I dunno, I dont live in PA.

 

[poledorus]

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I picked up this 5” Python for range shooting 357. Always wanted a Python. Have since changed the grips to Hogue rubber grips for 2 reasons. To help with recoil and they are cut to allow the use of a speed loader. Very happy with mine.

Very nice. For my next, I can't decide between the 5" and 6" (though leaning towards 5"). In any case, it will be most likely polished blue. The stainless is an icon. But bright blue guns have always captured my eye.

 

[Glenn R. McMannly]

I absolutely love the new laminate stocks on the Pynthons

Laminate is MUCH STRONGER than the weak solid wood handle material as the alternating and steam condition pre-stressed tensile eliminated curing process of laminate give far superior shock absorbtion and moisture resistance. It’s also a lot easier to share and finish for the manufacturer, passing on savings to the end consumer.

 

[bones001]

My first Colt 4.25" Blue Python. Fixed the sticky cylinder release and it runs fine. I'll probably be looking at new grips soon. My gripe: Apart from grips and sights, availability of parts is virtually non existent. I have not found any supplier of "new" Python parts. I'm one who likes to have spare screws, etc. just in case. All I've found so far are the Z spring and crane screw from the early Pythons that happen to fit.

 

[cookieman]

My first Colt 4.25" Blue Python. Fixed the sticky cylinder release and it runs fine. I'll probably be looking at new grips soon. My gripe: Apart from grips and sights, availability of parts is virtually non existent. I have not found any supplier of "new" Python parts. I'm one who likes to have spare screws, etc. just in case. All I've found so far are the Z spring and crane screw from the early Pythons that happen to fit.
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I don't believe Colt will sell any parts. This irritates many people. Beware that Colt's warranty is
one year. They are nice guns.

 

[Fishinfool]

Are the any retailers in PA giving these kind of deals?

I believe colt is currently offering a one hundred dollar rebate.

Larry

 

[llowry61]

I hate the Q code. As far as the new Pythons, I am sure they are great guns however for me I wanted the original so that's what I got in 6-inch barrel length. I like the thought of master craftsmen hand fitting the parts. It is a lost art so that is a big part of the allure.

IMO older Colts are much more finicky than their peers. YMMV

 

[ChoochGambino]

I believe colt is currently offering a one hundred dollar rebate.

Larry

Yes, on wheel guns and some 1911's

 

[ChoochGambino]

I don't believe Colt will sell any parts. This irritates many people. Beware that Colt's warranty is
one year. They are nice guns.

So is S&W now.

 

[Yendor 1]

Those master craftsmen had to hand fit parts because the parts were so out of spec to begin with.

The new parts are so precise, they don’t need fitting.

The QR code isn’t any worse than Marcus Regestratus on the side of a Smith.

I had one of the old Pythons. Sold it.
Years later I bought a new Python. Then another. Then another. Then a couple of Anacondas.

I’m going to buy another Anaconda. 45 Colt next time.

 

[ChoochGambino]

For sure! I always tell people to keep them. This friend made out well, also got two mint antique Sakos.

A friend of mine inherited the original Colt Grizzly and Kodiak. I told him if he wanted to sell them, don't take less that 5 figures for each. They are both NIB and unfired.

 

[bones001]

I don't believe Colt will sell any parts. This irritates many people. Beware that Colt's warranty is
one year. They are nice guns.

Yes. And if you want any work done you need to go the Heffron Precision and wait two years.

 

[bones001]

So is S&W now.

Yes but you can go to Brownells, Midway,etc. and get just about any S&W revolver parts that you need. No so for Colt. Even Numrich and Jack First do not sell new Python parts.
Don’t get me wrong I am very happy with my Python just disappointed with lack of parts.

 

[Yendor 1]

Post 118 is inaccurate.
As a repeat offender of Heffron Precision, 6 trigger jobs thus far, I can truthfully say that the last couple of times I had triggers done, it took 2-3 WEEKS. The cost is about $240. You send your hammer and trigger to him. He works his magic. You reassemble your Colt. Done. Done. And done.

For what do you need spare parts? It’s a new Colt, not an old Chevy.

Calling the laminates stocks that come on a new Colt, plywood,
is on the same level as calling Carbon Fiber, plastic.

I’m going to address WINDAGE adjustment on the Colt rear sight that so many people seem to have fits about.
It’s different.
It is, from what I’ve heard, prone to loosening up on its own.
Enter Loc-Tite.
Zero your new Colt. Add a droplet of Loc-Tite, on that rear blade (which is what I do to those loose S&W rear sights also) and you have saved about $100 that you were told was necessary because you need a Wilson rear sight.
And I like Wilson rear sights. I have some. They’re a luxury item, not a necessity.