Not just another 5 Inch .357

[Yendor357]

It’s a Colt!

Weird, right? A 5 inch Python. Evidently, they’ve been out for a while. But it was news to me a couple of months ago.

The vents are the same size as what are on the 4.25 inch, just closer together; plus one. It almost looks like a 6. But not quite.

The fit and finish are really nice. It’s going to have to get warmer before I light this thing up. It’ll shoot good. My 3 and 4.25 do.

 

[mchom]

I recall hearing when these came out. It was to very little fanfare. Mostly word of mouth. I also think Colts website was out of date for quite a while.

 

[chief38]

In the last few years Colt has come back with a vengeance! Not only have they brought back a bunch of models, their quality has reached the highest levels in decades as far as I am concerned. BTW, the new Python's are actually more robust than the originals were! I have handled many and shot a bunch, including a new Python and they do not disappoint. When the Python came out a few years back, they had a few minor issues which Colt corrected at warp speed. As long as a manufacturer admits, addresses and corrects a problem on a new release, I have no issues with them. When new models come out it is common for a few glitches to happen. In fact I commend them for correcting the issues so fast instead of hiding and ignoring them as other manufacturer's have done.

I have also shot a bunch of new 1911's and they are incredibly accurate, 100% reliable right out of the box and their fit and finish is high end. While not priced like a Tisas, they are way way under the likes of Wilson Combat, Ed Brown, Les Baher, Kimber etc. For the oney you get what you pay for IMHO.

Enjoy your new Colt ! I have been eyeing the new Python up myself!

 

[Yendor357]

I’ve become somewhat a student of the new Pythons and Anacondas.

When you look at the finish on one of the new Colts, there’s no “grain” to the polish. It’s like they’re blasted with something similar to bead blasting. But instead of going for a satin finish, they went med/hi gloss. Or maybe the parts were put into a vibrator, like a giant Dillion 750 brass case vibrator. I’m sure it’s not done by hand. Even a machine would leave a “direction”.

I often criticize the single action trigger break on the new Pythons and Anacondas. Maybe I’m getting acclimated to them, but this one, I could live with, I think. At 5 pounds, 8 ounces, it’s still at least a pound and a half too heavy. And the trigger still cams back a bit. So even in single action, the trigger is still a tiny bit of a double action, so to speak. Examine one closely, you’ll see what I mean. But in operation/reality, they’ve managed to give the perception of a trigger that doesn’t move before the break.

I think it’s really cool that Smith has finally decided to delete the lock. Maybe new manufacturing methods, and new materials will result in a “drop test” gun that’ll have a good trigger out of the box with no goofy lock. Titanium parts maybe? Could you deal with a Glock like trigger blade on a revolver? They put em on rifles. Never say never. Competition will benefit the consumers.

 

[stansdds]

Yep, Colt, under CZ USA ownership, has marketed Pythons in 2.5", 3", 4.25", 5", 6", and 8". The 4.25" and 6" barrel lengths are now available in blued carbon steel too! As for the heavy single action, part of that is due to the design of the lock work, this is where the S&W K, L, N, and X frame revolvers have an advantage. The other part would be lawyers and states that have regulations regarding single action handgun triggers. A heavy single action trigger is more likely to pass a drop test than a light single action trigger.

 

[Yendor357]

The shooting gods smiled upon me today.

 

[rockquarry]

The shooting gods smiled upon me today.

Good for you; glad to see you're shooting at a meaningful distance rather than at 10 yards or less.

 

[bananaman]

My 5" S&W Revolver. 686-6, 7 shot (.357 of course) It just has a great feel to it! Functions great also. Bob

 

[375hh1973]

Always thought 5" revolvers were the best balanced and best looking.

I got a 5" 629 that is accurate and carries well.

Whether full house woods loads, or .44 specials in the house and around town, its a cool gun.

I could definitely see a 5" python in my future.

 

[SPEEDGUNNER]

Ooooh, I LIKE that...

 

[robvious]

I have to agree with Bananaman... 2 357's and 1 45acp 5 inch...

 

[Just another 22 shooter]

I have a 6 inch Python and a 5 inch 27-2. I don't need a 5 inch Python. I don't need a 5 inch Python. I don't need a 5 inch Python. I want a 5 inch Python. I want a 5 inch Python............

 

[stansdds]

I have a 6 inch Python and a 5 inch 27-2. I don't need a 5 inch Python. I don't need a 5 inch Python. I don't need a 5 inch Python. I want a 5 inch Python. I want a 5 inch Python............

It's not always about need.