Colt Pythons 3 & 4 inch barrels, Head to Head testing

How bout a little "head to head" contest between the Colt Python 3 and 4 inch barrels? Hope ya'll enjoy!

[@d.b.hemlock]

My 3" Python is my CCW carry gun and I absolutely love it. Accurate as hell, and extremely easy to carry and conceal. Couple with Galco holster and you're set for life. A beautiful piece of kit.

[@TheBoxfox67]

What galco did you go with?

[@sheepdog357]

I have the 3" and absolutely love it, and deadly accurate. I never adjusted the sights and shoots where you point. I have a tan leather OWB holster from Azula. Thanks for sharing 🇺🇸

[@earldelsanto]

3 inch my preferred bbl length in revolvers.

[@boricuaarecibo9259]

I bought the 4" in January 2023 I just got the 3" in July 2023 I haven't shot the 3" yet I changed the rear sight on both with wilson combat rear sight I hit a steel silhouette target from 200 yards with my smith and wesson model 629-6 Talo edition 6.5 barrel. I'll will try it with both my pythons

[@paraconsistentjojo]

Hi from California! I love seeing country folk.

[@bradbranch6462]

Howdy back from Oklahoma!

[@williamwatson4625]

I'd love to see the ballistic performance of those .357 magnum rounds coming out of that 3" barrel and compare them to those coming out of the 4" barrel. I'm pretty sure not much energy and velocity is lost between those barrel lengths.

[@voltaireorlina]

You are a cool dude. Pleasant to watch.

[@YouT00ber]

Trump 2024! Hope you’re all registered to vote and show up!

[@mikeogden5256]

4 inch is My favorite ❤️ 😊

[@WhiteNacho]

You look good with both those snakes strapped on!

[@reohorse42]

I have the 686-6 4inch s&w. I haven't tried a snake gun yet, just looking at the difference between the 3in and 4in barrels. I was seeing a little more accurate. The only 2 things stopping me from getting one is the price and the pull back on the cylinder release. I do hear awesome things about them.

[@SquaficleDude]

I’ve got the same 686. Didn’t want to shell out at once for a Python, so I’m making payments on a 4 inch 2020s model Python. Sold my GP100 Match Champion.

[@marcwesley8513]

@@SquaficleDudeI think you made a wise choice sir, sold my new GP100 after 1 box of ammo, got trigger spoiled quickly from my new Anaconda 6” .44 mag. GP100 was sacrificed for a new Colt 4.25” .357 Python, you’ll luv that new Colt….

[@totljag1]

The only thing stoping me from getting a Smith is the Hillary hole on the side ! Man that’s Butt ugly

[@dfigueroa788]

3” inch in stainless 4” inch in royal blued

[@Padre_Kalibre]

I'm debating whether I should get the 4 inch or the 3 inch. Next time I hit the gun store I'll have to decide.

[@boricuaarecibo9259]

Do what I did I bought both😊

[@Padre_Kalibre]

@@boricuaarecibo9259 i ended up getting the 3 inch shortly after posting this.

[@anonymousf454]

3 if it's gonna be for carry is my vote. You will never miss the few fps, but if it's just enough to be uncomfortable, your always gonna kick yourself for not going with the shorter barrel. It really depends on your build and how you carry though.

[@Padre_Kalibre]

@@anonymousf454 already got it.

[@anonymousf454]

@@Padre_Kalibre Oh cool, which one did you go with?

[@user-ii4hc2si9x]

Brad, I thought the longer the barrel, the better the performance, what's going on? Are you somewhere down in the Cacklelackies?

[@bradbranch6462]

Yeah thats what she said!! Lol

[@roberthahn3710]

Sounds like your cicadas are going crazy down there.

[@bradbranch6462]

Big year for em that’s fer sure!! Hell sometimes i think its just my tintinitus ratchetting up!! Lol

[@synystur21]

I got the 4 in, it's my favorite revolver!

[@Nobluffbuff]

Those are some beautiful guns 🤤

[@earldelsanto]

Colt could step up their game. Smith and Wesson has given up the wheel gun crown now that all that's right all their wheelies have a stupid built in lock. No wheel gunner is gonna settle for that. Step up colt. C Z step up push colt to prominence in the wheel gun race again.

[@bradbranch6462]

My sentiments, exactly, built-in locks and floating firing pins, I haven’t purchased a new Smith & Wesson wheel gun since 2000

[@highsecurityagent8778]

I like the American Eagle 158gr 357MAG, loud , hot. In the house, i would probably use a 158gr slightly lower pressureed cowboy load.

[@theturkeysopinion]

Nice👍

[@bradbranch6462]

Thanks bro, that lil 3” is a fun SOB!!

[@richardracy9496]

Two questions: 1--Is it a true 3", not 2 3/4 or some such crap? 2--When do we get a true 8-round cylinder in .357 mag?

[@bradbranch6462]

Well, as to your questions; question number one, it is 3 inches front to back on the barrel, question two you’ll have to pose that one to Colt lol it would be nice though wouldn’t it thanks for stopping in. Have a great day.

[@user-oc2nx2gf6n]

I’m having a hard time on which barrel length to buy 3,4,6 which would y’all suggest

[@georgemhaylov7252]

6" for the safe, 3" if you want to carry it and 4" if you are going to shoot it regularly ( including magnums).

[@a.a.6132]

Get the 4 which is the most practical length for a gun of this size. The 6 inch is a good choice for hunting and it looks very nice.

[@MrSmith-zy2bp]

I hear you, same issue 4 vs 6 for me. I'm leaning 4, but I'll never carry the thing, so the 6 may win.

[@johnnyguitar6697]

If you're going to get just one, get the 4". If you can get 2, the 3" and 6".

[@irishledden4924]

I walk around oakland. The 3 is the way to go. I call it my liberal eliminator.

[@ovidiopruneda1897]

heavier 158 gr hit higher than the other light ones...and feel less recoil

[@clementglinski3924]

Great Video! Would like to see 6Inch comparison.

[@dalecook4928]

What is the best bullet weight for a .357 mag revolver? Ie: 125 grain JHP or what ? TY Which barrel length do you recommend, 3” or the 4 1/4” ? I’ve had 2 1/2, 4, & 6” S&W model 66s. They are nice.

[@bradbranch6462]

I like 125 in mine for defense, that’s the most accurate outta my 3”

[@sabet3600]

Beautifuls

[@user-rq6jb9cb3d]

Super 357 magnum colt python handgun.

[@blackhorse7090]

Where did the 7th shot come from on the first 3" target

[@bradbranch6462]

Each target has a black center diamond.

[@reohorse42]

Magic

[@camrynrhodes798]

😮

[@justusbryant7366]

What should I get this or the model 29

[@bradbranch6462]

I would think that either one of those choices would be a damned good one!

[@justusbryant7366]

@@bradbranch6462 ok but which one lol

[@bradbranch6462]

@@justusbryant7366 you may have to consult the magic eight ball lol!

[@justusbryant7366]

Got the model 29 lol

[@davidwarring1572]

I would say tough, without both guns properly sighted in to compare accuracy. Id think the 4.25 would give you a more accurate range farther away then the 3 inch . Definitely the 3 inch will have faster action wth the shooter. In the end id go with the 4.25 for shooting paper and silhouettes id never use the 3 inch for carry. Since i use glock 43 x with 15 round mags or a j frame ultrlalight 38 revolver in my car 3 inch python to heavy to lug around for carry, definitely would shoot any of em alot at the range though. 3 4 or 6😊