Well…thought I was done buying for a while….New Colt Python!!**Update…bought another** (see page 2)
With all the news of the introduction of the new High Power by SA my brother & I were discussing what we were interested in buying in the future. I had bought some very nice and expensive guns the last 15 months or so, the latest being a CZ TSO and a S2O, neither being exactly cheap, but both set the bar pretty high. My next guns would probably be a SA High Power, an AR-10 and maybe a new Colt Python. I hadn’t owned a wheel gun in a long time. My one and only was a long gone Super Single Six which I really liked but had to go due to cash flow problems. A call to my not-so-local mega gun store here in southern Michigan was met with a ‘not in stock, and a VERY LONG waiting list’ reply. Not a problem because I wanted to wait anyhow.
Imagine my surprise when I stopped by my local Sportsman’s Warehouse after work today when I spotted the stainless revolver with the distinctive rib! As an added bonus both barrel lengths were on display. After checking them out and talking to the counter guys I decided to think it over. After dinner I went back and decided to buy the 6” barrel version (luckily they were both there still .
Initial impressions are that it is absolutely gorgeous!! Beautiful revolver with excellent fit & finish. Trigger is smooth as silk in DA, with just a slight increase in pull weight as you pull through. SA is very crisp. It isn’t as light as the triggers on my CZs in particular, but I can’t imagine a smoother trigger. I chose the 6” because I am not going to carry it as it will be a range toy. While both lengths tended to hang nose heavy the shorter was obviously better balanced. However I felt the longer barrel fit my needs just a bit better. As I am clearly not a revolver guy my opinions are worth what you paid for them .
First range trip is tomorrow! Looking forward to trying some .38 Spl as well as some 110 gr .357.This message has been edited. Last edited by: sprg03-A3,
October 27, 2021, 08:23 PM
ridewv
Congratulations on finding one, any pics?
No car is as much fun to drive, as any motorcycle is to ride.
October 27, 2021, 09:35 PM
sprg03-A3
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Originally posted by ridewv: Congratulations on finding one, any pics?
Will post some tomorrow .
October 27, 2021, 11:07 PM
92fstech
Nice! Gotta love a new wheelgun...especially that one. Looking forward to the range report and pics!
October 28, 2021, 04:22 AM
Mars_Attacks
I just got one myself.
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October 28, 2021, 06:10 AM
valkyrie1
Saw a 6” nickel in Volusia, very nice looking but asking 1999.00$ for it. Wonder what they are going for elsewhere
October 28, 2021, 06:28 AM
Mars_Attacks
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Originally posted by valkyrie1: Saw a 6” nickel in Volusia, very nice looking but asking 1999.00$ for it. Wonder what they are going for elsewhere
Average is $1600 in the Atlanta area.
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October 28, 2021, 11:55 AM
ACP1
$1499 I believe is the suggested price. That is what I paid for mine.
October 28, 2021, 01:42 PM
sprg03-A3
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Originally posted by ACP1: $1499 I believe is the suggested price. That is what I paid for mine.
Mine was tagged at the same price but I received a 5% discount. 4.25" was priced the same.
October 28, 2021, 02:29 PM
sprg03-A3
Bit of a mixed bag with my first range trip today. Very accurate until I started having a problem with the rear sight becoming loose. I noticed that POI began to shift to the left as I shot. Upon adjusting the rear sight I noticed the blade and the base both had slop. Ended up with the rear sight adjusted all the way to the right to have POI=POA. When I took it back to the Sportsmans Warehouse all they were willing to do at this time was to re-center the rear sight and tighten the set screw. The blade was tighter but there is still a bit of play in the base. Next trip to the range will tell.
Other than that it was really fun to shoot. I like the sight picture although they are a bit more coarse than I am used to lately. Eyes aren't what they used to be either. Double action trigger was very smooth but there was a noticeable difference in pull weight as you neared the break. Single action was excellent!. All that being said I have to admit that my hands are pretty beat up from pulling wrenches for 38 years and that I have been shooting a CZ TSO and lightly tuned CS Shadow 2s, including an S2O and an AccuShadow lately. My opinion is worth what you paid for it .
Shooting mainly Winchester 110gr hollow point .357 I found the recoil to be noticeable, but not a big deal. Doesn't recoil as much as my SIG P220 SAO Elite 10mm for example. Shooting 38spl was a breeze. Was pretty cool watching the flame shoot out of the cylinder gap!
Overall the new Python was a lot of fun to shoot although the rear sight issue is a disappointment. I am coming to the conclusion that combat rear sights are a much better sight than adjustable target sights.
October 28, 2021, 02:42 PM
sprg03-A3
Couple of pictures. Sorry.... Can't take a decent picture of a pistol no matter how hard I try...
(GOD I HATE Imgur )
October 28, 2021, 03:45 PM
.38supersig
Nice!
October 28, 2021, 04:08 PM
pedropcola
I would like to have one of those. If I had an original classic then I wouldn't shoot it probably. A new one would be nice. It looks beautiful and look forward to a range report.
Nice pickup!
October 28, 2021, 05:48 PM
sprg03-A3
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Originally posted by pedropcola: I would like to have one of those. If I had an original classic then I wouldn't shoot it probably. A new one would be nice. It looks beautiful and look forward to a range report.
Nice pickup!
Thank you! Posted a range report 4 posts above.
October 28, 2021, 08:52 PM
pedropcola
Well don’t I feel silly now. Lol
I just apparently looked at the pretty pictures and posted.
October 28, 2021, 09:24 PM
sprg03-A3
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Originally posted by pedropcola: Well don’t I feel silly now. Lol
I just apparently looked at the pretty pictures and posted.
Not a problem . Hope it was worth the read. Take care!
October 28, 2021, 09:36 PM
92fstech
That's a big hunk of iron...I imagine it's quite comfortable even with hot magnum loads. That iron sight radius should make for great target accuracy, too. I've never shot a Python...I'd love to try one some day and see what the hype is all about, and how it stacks up shootability-wise to my Smiths and my Rugers.
Sorry about the sight troubles, but at least it sounds like something that should be pretty simple to correct.
October 29, 2021, 01:24 AM
bolo4tom
I handled a few at the gun show this past weekend. felt nice, well built but typical show prices, 1800-2k.
I have an older Python Elite. they are amazing weapons. enjoy
October 29, 2021, 06:30 AM
Rexster
Enjoy you new Python!
I am very tempted by the 2020 Pythons. I would rather that the finish be matte, rather than brightly polished, but user reports are quite favorable.
Have Colts, will travel
October 29, 2021, 09:25 AM
Mars_Attacks
They are more brushed than polished.
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