Colt Python

[@deandeann1541]

Stainless may be most practical - but nothing can beat the appearance of a highly polished, deeply blued revolver. The sort that is a shining blue-black.

[@jameslohr4943]

That ejection rod issue is definitely not limited to your model. I bought a 6” blued Python earlier this year and sent it back to Colt to have the rod wobbling fixed. While it was gone, I went to a gun store and looked at the stainless Python and Anaconda they had in the case and they both had a wobble in the ejection rod. Mine came back and the issue is gone but this seems like it could be a pretty wide spread problem. Thanks for the video!

[@noonesbusiness8009]

Mines the same way. Doesn’t bother me too bad but it still shouldn’t be that way.

[@jameslohr4943]

@@noonesbusiness8009 mine also had a chipped transfer bar 😂 Was pretty annoyed it wasn’t perfect at the price point. If you send it back, they’ll fix that wobble for you. Maybe if enough people send their’s back, they’ll fix the issue.

[@pajokard]

For the price of the new python and having some issues. I'll just stick to my Ruger GP100

[@jameslohr4943]

@ I’ve got my blued GP100 7 shot and I still love it. It’s my hiking companion.

[@DK-gy7ll]

It still puzzles me as to why Colt decided to cram three vents on the rib of the blued 4.25" models. They continue to make the stainless version with two vents, and it looks so much better (and more like the originals).

[@Paultricounty]

I was wondering the same thing when he said that blue version is a 4.25”. I Wenr to colt sight and all but the blue 4.25 have two vents on the rib. The 5”:also has three like the 6”. Very curious about this. Good call out. Also if you notice on the 4.25 blue version they moved the first and third vent closer to the muzzle and the rear of the barrel rib in order to fit the three vents and still have them the same size.

[@michigunsanta8680]

I luckily inherited a mint 6” 1971 python with that deep royal blueing! It’s absolutely stunning! What a heirloom piece! 👍🏻

[@noonesbusiness8009]

Great video Justin. I’m so over the plastic fantastic wonder 9’s. A nice revolver is such a wonderful change of pace to see on KZbin. Would love to see more wheel guns on your channel.

[@pb68slab18]

My 6in Python is beautiful and very accurate! I used it for years in Bullseye competition. And it was born the same year I was, 1960!

[@cmonsterz]

I own a blued 6” Python made in 1980 and a 2020 stainless Python. Both are thoroughly enjoyable. Certainly the 2020 is a more durable firearm, but my 1980 edition has a “something” to it that is just special. This was a great video, Justin!

[@oldcop18]

I’ve been carrying a revolver since my ‘68 rookie year & enjoyed this Python video. Didn’t see too many of them in cop holsters but, a Colt Detective Special saved me in a ‘74 gunfight w/armed robbery suspects.

[@JustinOpinionChannel]

Back then, the S&W Model 10 was standard issue for just about every department. Model 19 if they needed the extra power. But the suits certainly preferred that Detective Special in a Galco rig!

[@oldcop18]

@ As a city cop no magnum revolvers were approved for on duty or off duty. I still have the Colt Cobra I purchased for off duty in 1968 but don’t carry it now.

[@rd4660]

Carried my 4 inch. Python with an Armaloy finish from 1985 to 1990 when we went to Glocks. It was quite a flame thrower on night qual shoots. And yes, I still have it.

[@larkinoo]

I have always, always been a Smith & Wesson guy, but in the stretch of time from the mid 80's to 2016 or so, I acquired two 6 inch blued Pythons and one 4 inch SS Python. None of which do I possess any longer. I am not quite sure right now why I sold my Pythons. And there is no denying that they are beautiful revolvers. But the one buggaboo for me with the original models was the lock works were not near as robust as a Smith, or a Ruger Security Six or GP 100. I never had any timing issues with any of my Pythons, though that was a problem with some of them. But I did have a small issue with my stainless 4 incher in that after only maybe 200 rounds through it the ratchet had peened against the recoil shield upon recoil, enough that it had effectively made the hole smaller that the cylinder pin would not fully engage the hole any longer. I was able to fix it myself but it left me with a very unsatisfactory feeling for that gun. Now for many, many years I was never a fan of Ruger Revolvers. Well that changed maybe 15 years or so ago. I acquired a ' purty ' 4 inch SS Security Six, which is my ' Home Protection Unit '. And then approx. two years ago, in the span of 2 or 3 weeks apart, I came across two 5 inch GP 100s, one SS and the other blued. And I believe they were both special orders from Davidson's. And they both were unfired and in ' as new ' condition. Well, I will say that I love both of these guns as they are excellent, excellent shooters, and I now think that the Ruger GP 100 revolver is a very beautiful revolver. I actually love my two 'GPs' way more than I did any of my Pythons, and they have become my favorite .357 shooters.

[@Xebrutmozxe]

I've got a vintage blued python from 1978. The most beautiful Revolver in my opinion with the S&W Model 29 or Model 27. The msrp for a new Python in Europe is almost 2200€ (2300$) wich is quite expensive but never mind.... I prefer the old model. Greetings from Belgium

[@jackgreenstalk777]

That intro is going to relate to a lot of us. Young folks. Get it done while you can! Chase and achieve your goals and dreams

[@steven3379]

I'm looking forward to the your comparison video, and possibly my first revolver!

[@TommyRibs]

The new Pythons are excellent. Do not hesitate to get one if you want a Python. Their action is sturdier then the vintage Pythons and the triggers are very good. And I am a S&W guy, but COLT hit this out of the park.

[@guaporeturns9472]

Hard to beat an older S&W.. but the new Colts are supposed to be great

[@alanfine9825]

I once had a 90's blue 6" Python, and traded it in thinking I would get another one in the future. I was so disappointed when they stopped making them that I bought the first SS new version in 4.25" in 2021, and a 6" in Blue last year. I am happy again!!! Love them both.

[@triplblack]

Love me some Colt Pythons! I have the 2020 6” stainless, 6” blued and 4.25” blued. Phenomenal revolvers.

[@doranmaxwell1755]

Hve the 'old' 6" blue but if I did not the new 6" blue would be on order

[@foxsquirrel3038]

This is a cigar and beverage video no doubt! 🥃

[@Revolverman38]

Indeed. However im going with my 1978 briar with a bowl of Molto Dulce

[@kweeks10045]

I have an older model. Absolutely love it. It is amazingly smooth and accurate.

[@Bill-jv5eg]

I bought a 4.25 Blue one, love the gun,,,,,two issues, couldn’t remove front sight to swap with a fiber, had to send back to Colt, they did swap the green fiber that I wanted, much better. Second was the rear sight, would Stay in adjustment, swapped to a Wilson Combat,,,great shooter now.

[@graywind4326]

Rear sight not staying in adjustment is ridiculous. Its always something with colt and smith and wesson.

[@Bill-jv5eg]

@ Colt’s rear sight has very small hex screws to lock the blade , but kept loosing up,,,Wilson Combat sight fixed that issue , a much better rear sight.

[@graywind4326]

@@Bill-jv5eg No doubt its a nice gun and I am envious you have it though my wife has to draw the line on me somewhere or we would have been broke long ago. Lol. I have plenty of guns. But the sight issue is just so typical of gun companies. Guns are getting out of the factory with so many issues. Many revolvers are out of time, barrels canted, sights off center, in the case of autos, malfunction city. Not pointing just at colt but they have had their issues too. I had hope CZ quality would infuse into colt but no. There were issues with diamondbacks and pythons locking up in early ones. Its not just them. I could go on and on about new releases that totally blow upon release.

[@JoeInMemphis]

I also swapped the rear sight for a Wilson combat, that made all the difference in the world, now when you grab it and wiggle it side to side it does not move! I did the same with a recent purchase Anaconda, but with that one I had to machine down my own front sight to a sight height of .265 to get it to zero at 25 yards, with the .180 factory sight it shot about 8 inches high at 25 yards (with original factory sights).

[@Bill-jv5eg]

@@graywind4326 yes I agree it’s not just Colt, I’ve have issue with S&W handguns too, they all need to better quality controls. I was looking at a Diamond back 22lr but backed off as I heard of issues with them as well

[@Texas_Red_01]

I'm a long-time revolver shooter. Hunting, playing, LE and competition. While enjoyable, your video seemed to be all about how you "feel" about the revolver, rather than what you "think" about it. I guess my background with wheelguns make me think about them in more technical terms. I agree that the gun feels good in the hand, and that fit and finish are spectacular. But I can't help but think you should have mentioned a few of the negatives, too. For example: 1) The DA pull stacks. Not as bad as the original Python, but it still stacks noticeably. You even mentioned that the DA pull lends itself to setting up, where you pull the trigger most of the way through and then finish with a short stroke. That's because it stacks, and that's not usually considered a good thing. 2) The single action trigger on my 4.25" SS Python breaks at a measured 6.25 pounds. That's terrible. 3) The serrations on the trigger are sharp, and extremely uncomfortable during DA shooting. 4) The rear sight has click adjustments for elevation, but not for windage. To adjust windage, one must loosen a tiny set screw, drift a windage insert in the rear sight, then tighten the tiny screw. This involves a lot of guesswork, and a lot of worrying about stripping the allen head out of that tiny screw. Thankfully, Wilson Combat makes a wonderful drop-in rear sight replacement unit that does everything the original Colt rear sight should have done. 5) The grips are too wide to allow the use of speed loaders. They are gorgeous, feel great in the hand and fit like a glove. But they're too fat for speed loading. Rather than trim them, I opted to replace mine with a set of Hogues. 6) The stroke length of the ejector is too short to fully eject 357 Mag brass. This only becomes an issue after the revolver has been fired a few times and starts to build up some fouling in the cylinder. But, under those circumstances, you must use a smart "slap" on the ejector rod to propel magnum cases out of the cylinder. Your video is a "feel good" piece. But I think you would do your viewers a better service by being a little more technical and by including some of the negatives along with the positives. YMMV Good luck and good shooting! :-)

[@JustinOpinionChannel]

Well thought out comment with a lot of details. Essentially, it's your own review of the gun. I agree with several of your points, and some of those are things I plan to look at when comparing to the vintage Python. Your initial remarks indicate that you have a level of expertise and therefore expectation far above most consumers of modern wheel guns.

[@charlesdudek7713]

Justin, either you are creating more content lately or I'm finally getting all the notifications. Either way it's a good thing. 👍 I enjoy your videos. The head to head comparison with the '75 would be awesome.

[@hennies9509]

I do h/shots with my puny .38 Special 2 inch barrel Taurus S/S at 16m with store bought ammo, ÷P ammo, and my own reloads. I must say I have owned it for 30 years. Saved my life twice. I have always wanted to kick myself that I did not buy a 357 or 44 magnum, obviously longer barrel, lol!!!

[@KirbyStyle2]

I recently got a 65 python and its the most beautiful gun I own.

[@colinj5291]

Looking forward to the comparison video!

[@tomsreviews238]

Very nice revolver, always wanted one, but I would freak out if I got it with that bent ejector rod. That to me would be a big deal with any revolver, not just a premium one like that Colt.

[@JustinOpinionChannel]

I hear you! On a loaner for review I don't get emotional, but if I decided to buy this gun (he said, pretending he might not...) I'll probably ask them to fix it.

[@alberthechme4001]

Beautiful firearm, it’s the GUCCI of revolvers. Personally I prefer the S&W 686 Plus and the RUGER GP100, I own both and they never failed me. Great video!

[@thenarrowpathoftruth9443]

You did a really excellent job on this video and I think you have a great demeanor / attitude. I especially appreciated being able to watch you print the paper targets. I just wish you would do it bench-rested to see how accurate the gun really is. I think you are probably my age. I know as I have aged, I'm not as steady with a gun as I used to be in my 20s and 30s (I'm 60) and that I appreciate being able to set the gun on something, even a "shooting stick" to help steady it. I also know that on some revolvers, each chamber will cause the bullet to print at a slight variance to the other chambers within the same cylinder, depending on how meticulously the revolver is made. So benchresting helps really show what the revolver itself is capable of, I think. (Just An Opinion LOL).

[@JustinOpinionChannel]

I will probably rest the guns when I do the comparison. Thanks for the kind words.

[@paimei1651]

Had a Python back in the day, fell on hard times and sold it for a little bit of nothing, I was kicking myself when the price for the older ones were approaching $8k a few years ago.

[@vicsage83]

I bought the new stainless 6” Python during the pandemic for, shall we say, an inflated price (money that would have gone to travel/vacation went to guns instead until things opened back up). It is the best DA I have ever felt on a revolver, though my old S&W revolvers have better SA. Still, it is the most accurate handgun I own (or maybe just the one I shoot best with). Definitely off the bucket list.

[@talkingrock7011]

Thanks Justin for the revolver review’s

[@synystur21]

Have the stainless Python, and the King Cobra, contemplating the blued one, which was my original choice.

[@hyena61]

Absolutely thee best gun ever made !!

[@ronzukowski9207]

It’s on my bucket list if we ever get the ability to buy in Canada again.

[@WheelgunsOnWheels]

That’s a nice looking revolver with an undeniable heritage, but a 5 pound 6 oz single action trigger seems like a bit much for the price. Triggers out of the S&W performance center and even some off the main line run in the 3 pound neighborhood. Ejector rod resistance also shouldn’t leave the factory without being addressed. I really enjoy your work and I’m happy that you like it. Glad it’s a loaner for sure.

[@In_con_ceivable]

Thank you for putting a smile on my face in regards to your comments on goals, bucket list, etc…things do change with age As for the gun, this is a gorgeous gun that I would love to own, the perfect barrel size, blued, how it looks…a perfect heirloom. Thank you 🙏

[@scottwiley]

The first Python I ever saw was in the movie Magnum Force in 1973. The second was in Starsky & Hutch. I finally bought a 6" stainless in 1985 for 475.00 brand new. I miss those days.😂

[@gnosticnight]

I can't recall who had the Python. Can you refresh my memory? Thanks.

[@JustinOpinionChannel]

I think it was David Soul's character, right? Callahan borrowed it so he could place a "miss" where he could retrieve the bullet. Damn. Now I need to watch the Dirty Harry movies again.

[@lens7859]

Would be 1400 in todays value, so not bad. Or you would have 35,000 if put into the S & P 500

[@scottwiley]

Most, if not all of the motorcycle officers carried them in the movie. ​@gnosticnight

[@JustinOpinionChannel]

@@scottwiley Even Holbrook had one at the end. Group buy!

[@talkingrock7011]

What did you think about the thinner grip , that’s the only complaint I’ve heard from other reviewers , please keep the revolver videos coming !

[@993C2S]

Great review. Cannot wait for the head to head with the original Python.

[@bobmacquarrie]

My man....Great job buddy keep up the good work. Mac

[@JustinOpinionChannel]

Thanks, bro!

[@jimrodriguez8047]

I wish Colt kept the classic 2 vents on the 4-1/2” Python rather than 3. Makes it look ,ore like a Rossi M851.

[@secretsquirrelflyfishing]

Another great review, one of the best channels!

[@JustinOpinionChannel]

You rock, and thanks for watching!

[@nlb2000]

Never too impressed with these for the $1300 price tag….found a 4 inch trooper made in 1970 and was BLOWN AWAY at how much better fit and finish over my new python. So much so that I sold the python

[@clintwestwood1895]

Those trigger pull weights for double and single action are just about perfect for my preferences

[@snickrologen]

Always like your analysis and relevant opinions!

[@jackgreenstalk777]

Beautiful wheel gun. New or old, 🇺🇲 wheel guns are awesome

[@mkshffr4936]

I am thinking a $1500 revolver should not have a bent ejector rod. If it came from the factory that way I bet they would fix it.

[@graywind4326]

Just so typical of modern revolvers from all the makers.

[@finaloption...]

​@@graywind4326Quality control in almost EVERY industry is a nightmare since the loss of good workers during covid.

[@ericbergfield6451]

Good presentation, thanks for your opinion

[@doranmaxwell1755]

When I retired my guys got me a 6" blue Python made in 1969 and yes it is gorgeous and yes I am extremely grateful... I have had it for more than a decade now and changed two things... One the grips did not really work for me and they were near mint so I put em away lol I have seen em go for like $400 which is crazy to me.... the front sight.... horrible ramp stuff. I found a NOS patridge Python sight... These old Pythons use two pins to hold the front sight while my Trooper has only one pin. Oddly the Trooper has a far superior front semi patridge... go figure? so now my slightly modified Python is perfect for me. I have Smiths and Dan Wessons and they all have things that make em great. I love handguns and have been shooting em for half a century or better. I handload and so far have never shot a 38 spl from any of my .357 guns... nor a 44 spl from any 44 mag gun... just don't like the idea mostly but the ring left in the chamber turns me off. but to each his own. Handloading makes me spoiled I guess... If I want a 38 spl power .367 I can just make it. Anyway.. the old Python is a bit different in feel/operation than the new... If I did not have the old one tho I would have likely owned a new one by now. Still.... something about owning the 'real thing' ....

[@mikekelly8139]

I also have a '75 6in python, my duty gun back in the day. Looking forward to your review of both the old and new pythons.

[@ironmikehallowween]

These new Pythons and all the Snake guns… and bear guns now I guess. Are very nice. I see no reason to compare guns really. It serves little purpose. Thanks for the video.

[@lenzielenski3276]

I'm very happy with my 4" Python, almost as smooth as my beloved 686. Rather than spare you old Python do what the old timers recommend and have an over travel stop installed. It seems the gun was designed for slow fire, single action usage as its steady diet. When firing double action it does nasty things to the lock work timing. Once the over travel stop is applied, you can shoot it to your heart's content. (per Bill Wilson and Ken Hackathorn).

[@JustinOpinionChannel]

Good advice. I've heard the stories of timing issues but wasn't sure about the cause. I might have to pick the brain of Mas Ayoob on this!

[@curtislong1987]

I may be in the minority here, but I still like the look of the highly polished stainless steel much better.

[@raywhitehead730]

Look gives you nothing.

[@curtislong1987]

@raywhitehead730 sure it does, it satisfies a preference for me and the stainless steel finish is more durable. It offers me more than your opinion for sure.👍

[@dirtfarmer7472]

First thing I did was to get after market grips, I have large hands

[@JustinOpinionChannel]

I don't have that problem, but I often just prefer the feel of different grips. Plus - it's an easy mod that even I can do!! :-)

[@dinsixiengmay9781]

Love my late 80's python 😊😊

[@RetiredLE830.1]

I always wanted a Python because my uncle bought one for a duty gun back in 1966 for $89.00 and it was beautiful. Unfortunately they were always too expensive so I opted for a S&W 686 when it came out in the early 80s. It was a 6” and I carried it as my duty gun until I moved to a department that carried S&W 9mm autos. The 686 was a great gun and Pythons are way too expensive these days to even consider one.

[@doranmaxwell1755]

I hear ya.. way back when I had a K38 and loved it but .357 was out of reach so far as a Python went that was like $150 back in the early 70's Lucky to now own a 69 Python and also a 70's model 19 'target' which I did not know even existed!

[@RetiredLE830.1]

@ The first gun I ever bought was a Model 19. I was in the Army and bought it on my 21st birthday in 1974 for $150. Loved that gun but had to sell it a few years later.

[@RevolverTv]

Yeah I'd love to see a comparison to the 75'

[@totljag1]

There is no comparison to the royal blue

[@morangie7649]

If they ever release a blued 5", it would be an instant-buy from me.

[@alfredjr2k556]

Nice 357 video, Grandpa Justin.

[@JustinOpinionChannel]

LOL... you speak truth!

[@wilbertomercado3809]

Excelente 👌 me gustó. Saludos desde Panamá. Wilberto Mercado

[@carlosfernandez1]

I had a Colt Phyton Blue back in 1975. It was a great gun. I would like to see that comparison. It can be a short video. Thanks for sharing. Saludos 🇵🇷🇺🇸

[@raynabozny2338]

I own a 1994 Colt Python in Bright Stainless Steel 4 " I put Pachmayer Grips on it and had it Magna-Ported

[@tobiasrex8052]

I've heard of some of the new modern pythons shoot high brand new from the factory. Buddy of mine took his in for the same reason, even bought those wilson combat front fiber optic sight & rear sight, and it still didn't fix the shooting high problem his had.

[@bluesoverlord]

Does the new one have problems with the back site for which Wilson had to come up with a replacement?

[@black_dog_barks]

Having shot a friends original back in the late 80"s .... I can attest to judging all revolvers to the Python...

[@Kelly-oq9nh]

My turn! Let me try it!

[@JoeInMemphis]

Interesting that your 4 inch barrel has three vents, I have the new stainless model, and mine has two vents, the gun shoots phenomenal, off of a rest 1 1/4” five shot groups are pretty easy. Another thing to note is due to the .002” barrel cylinder gap in mine, it actually shoots 200 ft./s faster than a 6 inch model 586 that has a .006” barrel cylinder gap.

[@warfumble]

Beautiful

[@pete7389]

I like the new Pythons, but one of my gripes is that the cylinder is shorter than the SW 686. That sometimes causes issues for me as a reloaded when my bullets jump the crimp slightly and the cylinder stops turning. Since 686 cylinders are a bit longer, it’s more forgiving. Odd part is the cylinder of the new Anacondas are longer than the SW 629. Go figure…

[@Aleks9x19]

I absolutely adore my new gen Colt Python 4.25”. It will be the last firearm I would keep of it came down to that. The only dislike I have is the ejection rod is thin for its size. I have an old Ruger Speed Six 2.75” and that things ejection rod is BEEFY!

[@keefyboy]

Do you think the ecentric/bent ejector rod was from a prior users damage/mishandling or a manufacturing defect?

[@JustinOpinionChannel]

The gun was not used previously. Factory direct, so it was assembled that way.

[@warfumble]

I always have a hard time keeping the revolver from keeping my hand from slipping up during recoil. Is that mostly a matter of grip strength? I am accustomed to pistols rather than revolvers so it could be the case.

[@toddschutter6535]

I have a couple older Pythons that are amazing. My son has a few of the new ones and they are amazing. I prefer the blue models, however, I do not like what they did to the vent rib on the 4 inch model. Why? What was the reason? You already had the machining figured out for the stainless models, why the need to change it? I might acquire the matte stainless models though. Thanks for the review!

[@mikelyon5595]

Only the stainless Python is allowed in Calizuela! The blued 4.25 is so sharp!

[@davidkachel]

That rear sight is visibly quite high. Colt must be hiring ex-Taurus people for QC.

[@jamesdelong6401]

Good morning, Justin and family. 💪🇺🇸💪🍻. Yes, sir. I'm still saving up little by little for a .357 colt python. Now I see this blued. OOOOO! BABY! Come to daddy. 🤤😘

[@Sheltowee1775]

I really want one but man they are pricey.

[@chrisgrignon3877]

How is it compared to S&W 586,686

[@micksmith7140]

I did most of the things I wanted to do earlier in life. I'm 52 now with some health issues and I find myself removing things off my bucket list. 😂

[@jellybryce7742]

old timers do i get the 2.5 in or 3 inch python?

[@kimpedersen7100]

Like the old one s better and now it's owned by CZ. Have found a new Colt diamondback in 22 and 38 unfired ,a pair.

[@ronmartblog]

I’ve got a soft spot for my 2021 python, but if I’m honest, the rear site is absolute garbage and must be replaced with the Wilson combat. On top of that while the grips look good, they functionally useless, so something like the Nill grips or the Lok or Hogue grips are necessary if you wanna have any sort of repeatable accuracy. 😊

[@4catsnow]

Once a preeminent firearms company,,, and a good chunk of American history...My friend has a safe with 29 of the originals...most of the snake guns.. to include two of the orginal Pythons..

[@JustinOpinionChannel]

Wow, that's quite a collection!

[@4catsnow]

@@JustinOpinionChannel He got a two-fer on the first python...came with a 6 inch Diamondback in .22...He calls them '"The Twins"..He stopped at an Anaconda...

[@stearnsbingham552]

Blued Python is much prettier than the stainless. Is the royal bluing as pretty as the original? It looks pretty good to me. Oops, I think yours is original.

[@JustinOpinionChannel]

I'm planning to do a comparison of old vs. new soon. The bluing is something I certainly want to look at.

[@giovannigiorgio2262]

that pistol in the games and TV shows sound like boom or something like that but in reality its similar to pistol

[@Desperado3248]

The quality control has been lacking on the new Pythons since day one. Sights have sucked, poor crowning and finish, light strikes on da, sa pulls should be 4 lbs or less, lastvos the variation on the barrel vents. The big question is who makes the out sourced parts that Colt assembled and finished

[@doranmaxwell1755]

Pythons were never 'fragile' the way they lock up is the same as a Dan Wesson and other similar guns... the 'hand' locks the cyl for zero play on shooting.. the Colts also turn so that the hand pushes the cyl closed.. a smith is actually pushing the cyl/crane open or out... So the hand does get some wear on Colts. this is all Colts and DW's it is really a moot point using single action mode or slow DA... rapid DA.. I mean real rapid dry fire for instance really beats up the hand and it is worn at 10k rounds... raise your hand if you have ever shot 10k rounds through a revolver.... I actually have but not a Colt.. what actually happened back in the day was people dry fired handguns endlessly to practice for say PPC games. Smiths loved that cause it just did a dry fire tune on the guns LOL but Colts? it wore the hand too much. The good news is that even today a Colt hand is like $25... the bad news it that it has to be 'fitted' but the better news is that it is right there to take out by about anyone and... On my Trooper what I did was simply put said hand on my anvil (after measuring) and give it some light smacks with a body hammer (any hammer will do tho) and then measure again.. .now it had 'grown' like 8 thou? and luck or what... it was perfect. I mean for the timing thing. Not rocket science. The hand is pretty much the only 'fragile' thing on a Colt. A normal use of a Python would be (my estimate0 10-15k rounds before you had to do this one hour fix. for perspective I own a Smith model 1917 made in 1919.. minty except the cyl release latch was broken/sheared off... i got a NOS one easily but... it had to be fitted. I am no gunsmith so cautious... had to take the gun apart 3 times with trial and error fitting to get it to work... LOTS of hours in my case.

[@dennispeltier6142]

😊😊😊😊😊

[@tommcqueen3145]

😐 I don't like Colts cylinder lockup, but I they look good, though I had an Anaconda sold it

[@bluesoverlord]

That’s interesting. The direction of the cylinder on a Colt is clockwise, so it helps close the crane (yoke) and the lockup at ignition is usually tighter in a Colt than a S&W.

[@craigische9517]

I owned a anaconda at one time. The revolver was well built and had average accuracy, but I don't care for the cylinder release.😊

[@josepholeksia6787]

Dude, your gun porn is SECOND TO NONE. LOVE YOUR VIDEOS.

[@JustinOpinionChannel]

Thanks! I really appreciate that!

[@Whateveryousay31]

Love my anaconda and the python, but the sights they put on them are just so underwhelming for the quality and history that the rest of the revolver IS

[@abelincoln2562]

The hideous qr code stamped on the new colt revolvers is like nose ring or tramp stamp on a beautiful woman.

[@JustinOpinionChannel]

They all do that now. I'm not a fan either.

[@eglide73]

The new versions are sh*t and the price is ridiculous.

[@OrionCorsari]

What puzzles me is that this guy sighting in his gun shooting DOUBLE ACTION. Less important, why isn’t he sighting in on his time instead of making us watch this boring crap. FUDD

[@jacksonmarshallkramer5087]

Not as nice as the original.

[@nealgunn5862]

Bought a 686 4 inch last year wish I would have just spent the extra money and got the python

[@logangodofcandy]

You made the right choice.

[@raywhitehead730]

Over priced. By a lot.

[@PaulHowell-zv2iz]

Great review as always. I have a very rare monty python!!

[@JustinOpinionChannel]

Now, that's something completely different!

[@PaulHowell-zv2iz]

@JustinOpinionChannel ha ha very good.

[@stephenb7704]

You think they've ever do a blued snubnose like my favorite movie villain Richie Madano in Out for Justice.

[@JustinOpinionChannel]

Gun companies tend to release variations of products to keep things fresh and renew interest. I wouldn't be surprised to see one eventually.