new colt python YIKES

I never understood the appeal of the Pythons, for a .357 I like the Smith 27. Maybe its like a Ford vs Chevy thing. Don't get me wrong, I'm a Colt fan. But my revolver experiences have always steered me to the Smith over the Colt.

I would take a 586 over a Python any day of the week.
 
deadman said:
I never understood the appeal of the Pythons, for a .357 I like the Smith 27. Maybe its like a Ford vs Chevy thing. Don't get me wrong, I'm a Colt fan. But my revolver experiences have always steered me to the Smith over the Colt.

I would take a 586 over a Python any day of the week.
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when i was a kid that was the first revolver i shot and i liked it but no way to pay the premium of the previous version and with issues of the new ones it is not happening and ruger gp100 are maybe a tank for some but a working tool.
 
deadman said:
I never understood the appeal of the Pythons, for a .357 I like the Smith 27. Maybe its like a Ford vs Chevy thing. Don't get me wrong, I'm a Colt fan. But my revolver experiences have always steered me to the Smith over the Colt.

I would take a 586 over a Python any day of the week.
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Three Smith's two Colts one Dan Wesson.
Not a single Python though. I am a shooter so I bought a Colt Model 3-5-7.
All the important attributes of a DA Colt but without the added expense of a Python.
This is my 50 yard target revolver with 38 SPL.
 
lone ranger said:
I have really wanted a Python for several years now. When I seen the New Pythons release I was extremely excited. Especially being built by Colt, A trusted company. I am in no way bashing them,...rather I am so let down..I cant believe it. I'm not a rich fellow and have to pre- plan bigger purchases.
I love shooting , and I shoot a lot. I was going to buy it to be a shooter, all day every day . I dont feel this is the Gun for that.
I have friends that do own the GP 100, and its Overbuilt .You could hammer hot rounds till dawn and not hurt it.
Its not a Python though. The Gp 100 was my second choice,...now its my 1st choice.
I am sad and frustrated and just want to YELL at Colt .
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Save your pennies and buy a Manurhin MR-73 ................ GP100 stength (and more) with exquisite quality, fit and finish. :d
 
I had an original Colt Python and I had problems with light strikes and just adjusted the hammer spring tension and the problem was solved. Cylinder not spinning was never a problem but in the end I sold it for a good buck as I enjoyed my 686 better. I also have a Ruger security 6 and that is one beefy pistol but still enjoy the 686 more.
 
I've seen the new Colt King Cobra's and the quality of manufacturing was a bit disappointing. The fit and finish of a Ruger GP100 or S&W 686 is way better but for a fraction of the price. I would put its quality on par with a Alpha Proj Revolvers. Its redeeming factor is its trigger. Its pretty good both single action and double action with the double action pull being very nice.
 
hatman1793 said:
The new Python is fabulous!

Had my hands on a couple of the 4.25" & 6" revolvers with nary a glitch at the Colt display. Colts new King Cobra & Python stood up to the test at the 2020 Shot Show. They are incredible new revolvers.
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I doubt that they are that naïve that they would take an untested Antoon firearm to shot show. They would be the best that they can tune the run-of-the-mill stuff as was hitting the market right now.
 
I even polished my GP100 to look like Nickel...
Still waiting for Colt to remember how to make a revolver.
In the meantime, my GP100 has been flawless for thousands of rounds.

Sadly, it seems Colt is counting on us just wanting to own shiny things.
Sadder still; If they fix it, I'll still probably buy that pretty, stupid, over priced shiny thing.
 
So they had some initial teething problems... I will definitely buy one once they resolve whatever issues they are having and price comes down a wee bit.

Still the best looking revolver !!

Very happy they went with wood grips.
My favorite combo, wood and stainless
 
Hoakster said:
I even polished my GP100 to look like Nickel...
Still waiting for Colt to remember how to make a revolver.
In the meantime, my GP100 has been flawless for thousands of rounds.

Sadly, it seems Colt is counting on us just wanting to own shiny things.
Sadder still; If they fix it, I'll still probably buy that pretty, stupid, over priced shiny thing.
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Haha. That’s the best. I will buy one on the EE when someone’s doesn’t work for less then take it apart and fix it like Hicock45 did.
 
hatman1793 said:
The new Python is fabulous!

Had my hands on a couple of the 4.25" & 6" revolvers with nary a glitch at the Colt display. Colts new King Cobra & Python stood up to the test at the 2020 Shot Show. They are incredible new revolvers.
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Not from videos I’ve seen. They had failures at Shot Show. I’ve cancelled my order for now. Will see how this plays out.
 
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