New Python Recall?

[mm6mm6]

Watch Hickok45's video very closely. He is a big man with big hands. The Python's cylinder does not rotate only when he is cocking it single action, never double action. He has his trigger finger on the trigger, putting pressure on it. Again, he has big hands and big fingers. He caused the failure of the cylinder to turn by keeping pressure on the trigger when he cocked it single action. Notice that he cannot replicate it again later in the video and he says that the problem went away. The cylinder fails to turn because right after the single action shooting because the hand got out of alignment. Once he opened the cylinder and then closed it again AND got his finger out of the trigger guard, the problem went away. I really like Hickok45 and I wish he would acknowledge what really happened.

I don't like YankeeThunder but his video shows how this happens with any (S&W too!) double action revolver:

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[Gene L]

No, it happens on DA as well. Hickock DAs the trigger several times without the cylinder rotating. YankeeThunder acknowledges he doesn't like Hickock and accuses him of incompetence or dishonesty. Which reflects poorly on YT, whose video is dishonest.

 

[GTBL]

To everyone bashing the Python, Google 686 problems, Google P365 problems, Google Glock 19 problems, Google K6S problems, Google whatever it is you like Problems. You will find someone bashing whatever it is. It's the Internet, it is what happens on the Internet. If you do not like the Python, do not buy one. If you want to wait a year, wait a year. Majority of us that have bought the new Python are Super Happy and can't wait for more variations to come out.

 

[RonPagan]

If the price of beater pythons plummets that'll be just fine. Too many rubes paying 1500 or more for guns with no bluing left on them.

 

[Gene L]

I don't think pointing out possible flaws in a $1500 gun is bashing. Me, I'd like to see the Python emerge as flawless if overpriced. I won't buy one at half that price because I don't need another .357, and especially a current 6" .357.

I note the brand loyalty to Colt, but I'm not brand loyal to any revolver and don't fully understand the concept. I have a couple of Smiths because that's what I grew up on and got familiar with them. Are they superior to same-era Colts? I doubt it, but they certainly were more affordable.

The only way Colt (or Smiths) will improve is by addressing problems or possible problems, not by blind acceptance of the gun as it exists. I feel too few manufacturers are answering consumer tastes, and that opens some disturbing possibilities from a market standpoint.

 

[DWalt]

I am in the same boat as many others, having no intention of buying a 2020 Python, as I feel no need for owning one. I already own six E- and I-frame Colt revolvers (plus two D-frames and three larger New Service Colt revolvers) and have never had the slightest difficulty with any of them. I have never understood why so many seem to delight in badmouthing Colts. If my stable of Colts wasn't so extensive, I might be more interested in buying the new Python.

 

[kbm6893]

To everyone bashing the Python, Google 686 problems, Google P365 problems, Google Glock 19 problems, Google K6S problems, Google whatever it is you like Problems. You will find someone bashing whatever it is. It's the Internet, it is what happens on the Internet. If you do not like the Python, do not buy one. If you want to wait a year, wait a year. Majority of us that have bought the new Python are Super Happy and can't wait for more variations to come out.

Problems with a $600 gun aren't ideal but they certainly don't sting as much as a gun going for 3 times the price. A $1500 (at least) gun should have been thoroughly vetted and inspected before shipping. You rightfully expect a higher standard with a higher price tag.

 

[GTBL]

Problems with a $600 gun aren't ideal but they certainly don't sting as much as a gun going for 3 times the price. A $1500 (at least) gun should have been thoroughly vetted and inspected before shipping. You rightfully expect a higher standard with a higher price tag.

That is my point! Majority of us have had no issues so majority of them were vetted and inspected. Nothing is perfect and never will be. A $100,000 Porsche should have no problems too but go to your Porsche Service Department and you will see one on a lift having warranty work done.

 

[kbm6893]

That is my point! Majority of us have had no issues so majority of them were vetted and inspected. Nothing is perfect and never will be. A $100,000 Porsche should have no problems too but go to your Porsche Service Department and you will see one on a lift having warranty work done.

Cars are a lot more complex than a revolver and easier to miss something too. It’s just the guy from Colt saying only 5 have come back and blaming bad ammo. There’s more than 5 videos on YouTube alone. If he had said “we’re sorry for any inconvenience and will make it right” that’s one thing. Just seemed really quick to blame ammo or user error. And Colt doesn’t have he greatest rep for customer service anyway.

I’m sure it’s not every gun. But I’m sure it’s more than 5.

 

[diggler1833]

I'm late to this party, but I am a Colt guy...Well, I'm a S&W guy too. I just love the look and feel of the older revolvers. I won't waste space regurgitating the same negative points that have been repeatedly posted in this thread. I will say that Colt lost a chance of selling a new Python to me the moment I saw the Altamont grips, no backstrap lines, laser engraving, and quick scan code. I wish that gun companies were run by gun guys still, and not by businessmen and women...this coming from a guy with three business degrees.

 

[balin]

I am looking forward to getting one of the 4 inchers. There are often errors once mass production starts on a new line before they figure out how to dial production in. Would like to heat more about the accuracy. The trigger sounds good and looks better then other guns that are out there.

 

[kennyb]

Waiting for my LGS to receive the new python...I can hardly wait to add it to my herd

 

[TTSH]

Problems with a $600 gun aren't ideal but they certainly don't sting as much as a gun going for 3 times the price. A $1500 (at least) gun should have been thoroughly vetted and inspected before shipping. You rightfully expect a higher standard with a higher price tag.

The funny thing is that paying a premium price for your new premium gun doesn't seem to matter anymore. Defects and problems come in all price ranges. It's the brave new world we live in.

 

[kbm6893]

I'm late to this party, but I am a Colt guy...Well, I'm a S&W guy too. I just love the look and feel of the older revolvers. I won't waste space regurgitating the same negative points that have been repeatedly posted in this thread. I will say that Colt lost a chance of selling a new Python to me the moment I saw the Altamont grips, no backstrap lines, laser engraving, and quick scan code. I wish that gun companies were run by gun guys still, and not by businessmen and women...this coming from a guy with three business degrees.

The faux wood grips are certainly a turn-off, but that quick scan code is an abomination. Are there any other firearms out there that have that? It has a serial number. Why does it need a quick scan bar code so I can use an IPhone app on it? That one makes no sense to me.

 

[Capttjk1]

I have a new Python and it’s been outstanding. 1200 plus rounds so far, no malfunctions with 5 different ammo types. I am very happy with it. I have 2 Pythons from the 1980’s. I would say I like the single action trigger in the old guns better, and the double action in the 2020 Python better. I can’t wait to get my hands on a 4.25” barrel version when they become available.

 

[Mike SC Hunter]

The faux wood grips are certainly a turn-off, but that quick scan code is an abomination. Are there any other firearms out there that have that? It has a serial number. Why does it need a quick scan bar code so I can use an IPhone app on it? That one makes no sense to me.

Remington firearms now have the quick scan code on them.

 

[CajunBass]

The faux wood grips are certainly a turn-off, but that quick scan code is an abomination. Are there any other firearms out there that have that? It has a serial number. Why does it need a quick scan bar code so I can use an IPhone app on it? That one makes no sense to me.

I'm not sure if anyone else has one or not, but I don't even notice the one on mine. Probably because I'm used to Smith and Wesson printing a book right there.

Oh...My Colt Cobra has one too.

 

[Neversink n Klapperthal]

Return of the New Python: Does that mean returning it to the factory after it doesnt work?

 

[BigBill]

In a confrontation if it doesn’t shoot it becomes a hammer, it’s hammer time. I’m not bashing the python I owned a bad one in the first run. It was out of time. As my ruger’s in 357 mag truck on.........the Redhawk 357/8shot and 41 mag gets my vote.

 

[rh73]

Straight from the horse's mouth.

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