Rear & Front Sight Installation Tutorial for the 2020 Colt Python - How To Walkthrough Guide

[@jimtewa8096]

Wilson Combat needs to add the front night sight to their list.

[@WilsonCQB1911]

I got my set in yesterday. Went to the range today. Much improved. I was about to sell off my new Python I was so frustrated with the rear sight. This saved it. Thanks.

[@gowilsoncombat]

Great to hear!

[@yowtf5792]

@@gowilsoncombat when are you guys gonna have more in-stock?

[@marcwesley8513]

@@yowtf5792check out Optics Planet, if you haven’t gotten yours yet, I bought 3 sets of WC Combat (within the last 3 months of 2023) sights for my Python and Anaconda snake pit….good luck….send it…!

[@gewglesux]

sell off a python or such a reason?

[@JanoSFX]

I earned Most Accurate award at my local IDPA match yesterday with this new WC Rear Sight on my 2020 Colt Python. Carry Optics and Pistol Caliber Carbine guys ate this wheel gunner’s dust on accuracy :-) Seriously, the WC rear sight is a significant improvement over the factory one, especially in harsh sunlight! And it works with Colt’s optional fiber optic front sight that I already have installed.

[@jeffreylocke8808]

Thanks Wilson Combat for coming out with great sights for the Colt Revolver Line. Python, Anaconda, King Cobra 2020 models all.

[@flightfan206]

Okay, Wilson, while many of your items are out of my price range. This particular offering was definitely a win! I installed your fiber optic and also new rear sight on my python and oooo-wee what an improvement! Colt should take a lesson from you on this upgrade! This now makes the python the perfect wheel gun!

[@rahendriks1]

Awesome! Just got my sights today and installed in less than 10 minutes.

[@willo7734]

This is a really great video. It’s quick, concise and has clear and easy to follow instructions. The Wilson sights are really easy to install and the sight picture is much improved. Thanks!

[@Gelbwurst]

Thank your for that video. On the factory front sight i recognized a small angular deviation if you looked from behind. The sight was not exactly parallel to the barrel. There is some lateral tolerance for better insertion, so I recommend to adjust the front sight parallel to the barrel before the final tightening. At least the Wilscon Combat sight is straight now but could also be due to the better qualtity of course. There was no need to remove the smal screw completely, you can also leave it in the thread as soon as the sight starts to fall out and directly reuse the orginal screw which seems to already have some loctite on it. In any case i am really glad that Wilson Combat parts are available here in germany. The factory sight is clearly not of the same quality as the rest of the Python revolver.

[@maxcactus7]

Excellent addition & improvement to the new Python, Wilson Combat, thank you!!

[@gowilsoncombat]

Our pleasure!

[@ArikGST]

How did I just now find out you guys have a KZbin Channel? I will binge watch the entire catalog now :D

[@d.b.hemlock]

Very pleased with the Wilson Combat rear sight and front Gold Bead. Just installed mine today, however I will say my Wilson replacement roll pin was significantly more difficult to tap in than shown here. It was a tight fit for sure.

[@torpedo58]

What a coincidence!! I literally JUST got my new Wilson rear sight TODAY!!😀👍

[@falcon4548]

Just now 🥳

[@harvey604journeyman8]

A word of warning, not all 1/16" punches are created the same! I had to purchase 3 before I found one that would fit the roll pin hole. I ended up sanding and polishing the punches down a fraction to allow them to fit the hole, believe me you don't want to get your punch that is oversized stuck in the hole or worse yet break off in the gun. Go slow and cautious. Better safe than sorry!

[@kentpayne3947]

Thanks Wilson combat for coming out with the great adjustable rear sights, now I can actually hit my target The factory sights were loose and sloppy I was soo mad at spending lots of money and see my sights flopping around

[@waggenerjerf]

Great video. Make sure your 1/16 punch is quality like Grace USA, or it will get stuck if it is mis-sized.

[@genelee]

Thanks much...followed your instructions exactly and install was quick and easy...great improvement over the stock sights, build quality and fit superb, typical WC quality.

[@gowilsoncombat]

Glad it helped

[@anthonys239]

Just wanted to thank you guys for the awesome sights and the installation video. Only thing left to do is zero her in and have some fun!!🤠💥💥

[@jamesowens2781]

Thanks looked at a 3 inch the other day I did not like the sights but the grip and the action were nice

[@stevefeeser1891]

Guy, great presentation!! Thanks for the instructions. I will be doing this if I get a new Colt.

[@Joe2010M]

Outstanding addition to a great gun!

[@USA_Forever2023]

Thank you so much for your video. Leps a lot.

[@joewest2560]

Way easier to replace those sights than it is to convince your wife the gun needs them right after you paid $1600+ for a gun you explained to her is top quality, best of the best! 🤪

[@TimS-i4v]

lol never told my wife I bought one

[@nateschlegel8448]

Awesome video! Do y’all do any custom work on Colt revolvers?

[@billj5645]

What material is on the jaws of your vise? The average person doing this wouldn't want to use their normal workshop vise with teeth on it.

[@mattg5022]

thank you WC - I need these rear sights for my King Cobra Target

[@johnsimms818]

A section of pool noodle works great as barrel padding !

[@NAPAVINE]

can we finally get night sights? thats the only sights i want/need. would love to hear back a possible ETA on this. thanks

[@F_Digital_LC]

Agreed! At least a front tritium would be amazing would love to see something that keeps the original ramp profile too but that may be asking much lol

[@disgracebook5708]

Spot on, need a tritium front optic is what I want.@@F_Digital_LC

[@thomasballard357]

The easiest way to take out the rear sight is try to shoot a 50rd box of full power magnum loads it basically Fall out, or at least be loss enough to pull out with fingers.

[@chrismagnum06]

Lol.

[@totljag1]

🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@dapawaz8310]

For the $$$ they want for those, I'd expect decent sights. Pass, I'll stick with Smiths and Rugers.

[@ronenton4037]

Mine the sight blade slid right out before i even shot it. 😂

[@DDDeAmicis]

It's a great video but your procedure differs from the instructions on the Wilson Website. They say to tighten the rear sight elevation screw down all the way before removing the roll pin (same with reinstalling). You removed the screw first. Guess it doesn't really matter? Also, I didn't hear a detent being mentioned (it was in the instructions). Does it go on top of the spring? Not being critical. Just ordered one today and want to get it right. Thanks.

[@davesullivan972]

I had a 6"nickel Python in the 80's-what a gun, nothing to not like about it! Sold it in the early 90's to build a 7STW, as it wasn't a practical gun for carrying while living and fishing non-stop in Alaska. So, I just bought a new 4.25 incher. Doesn't hold a candle to the old one. 6# trigger pull, front site blade not parallel to the rib, set screw stripped, rear site flopping in the breeze and the windage locking set screw screws down, then just spins! But, what do you expect for $1400!!! I've read many posts about how Colts' customer service sucks, so I've ordered a WC rear site and will find a 'smith to lighten the trigger pull. It still won't be the Legacy, but.......

[@gowilsoncombat]

good plan.

[@imgoatmunk7903]

Thank you for this video

[@gowilsoncombat]

No worries!

[@chrischiampo7647]

Really Cool Sights Thanks Wilson Crew 😀😊

[@gowilsoncombat]

Thanks for watching

[@bullseyedixon5660]

great presentation sir

[@ireland_love_life]

Would have been nice to see across a picture of the sites on the pistol

[@VictorMarines06]

The funny thing is this video is different from what the printed instructions say. The video is way better!

[@Bigfairy3]

Extremely helpful thank you

[@seniorp9444]

Does gold bead front sight work with the factory rear sight?

[@totljag1]

Can i do this u think with out a Vice ?

[@ianriordan6382]

I may be nit-picking a high quality instructional video but here goes. Perhaps you should point out to the less experienced gun modifiers out there that you were using a vice already fitted with padded soft jaws. I'd hate to see a well intentioned novice damage the finish on their new Colt. Call me pedantic, but after 45 years as a mechanic, the last 14 teaching and a lifetime of shooting, I think I have seen it all.

[@1barlog17]

Lol ,I was thinking the same thing

[@davidholt4216]

Any recommendations to those who don't have a padded vice? Maybe tape it and wrap it in a shop towel?

[@ronenton4037]

@@davidholt4216make some out of scrap plywood

[@TheREALLibertyOrDeath]

@@ronenton4037exactly

[@mtnjhutch]

Would you please make a video for newbies on how to sight in a gun after replacing the sites?

[@elund408]

move the back sight the way you want the impact to move. if your shooting high and right move the sight down and left. if your good in elevation but shooting to the right move the sight to the left.

[@jasonparker3173]

got mine and love it!

[@glennmartinart]

If I were to upgrade the rear sight, would I need to change out the front sight as well? Great job on the tutorial!

[@Razcal1x]

Thank you!

[@davidholt4216]

Very helpful, thanks so much!

[@samwalker7821]

My Python suffers from DA misfires and of course the dumb rear sight. I replaced the rear sight with the excellent Wilson and now the gun is with Colt for repairs. I hate to send in a gun for minor repairs but no parts seem available. To me at least that's a black mark against the gun.

[@sky4149]

Hey wilson when will they be back in stock?

[@gowilsoncombat]

If you place an order it will hold your spot in line during the restock.

[@Elvis68spec]

Very good work!

[@mikehunter5046]

I kinda like the factory front sight that comes on the gun. If I replace the factory rear sight for the Wilson Combat one will it be compatible with stock front sight in terms of height etc?? Thanks

[@Gamenofun]

Great video! Also, any chance for fixed tritium sights, front and rear, with an orange or green hi viz front sight circle like the Sig X Ray sights or D&L Sports does? Would love to incorporate a more self defense style sight with my Python 😁

[@bosse641]

Thanks.

[@gowilsoncombat]

Welcome!

[@sbhjackson5931]

Is it the same procedure for installing the new Wilson combat sights on the 2023 Anaconda?

[@kevinward8915]

Excellent sight, should have come on the python from colt

[@mikehagan4320]

It would be Helpful to give a good close up of the sights. Good video otherwise. I've noticed my stock sights are a pretty shaky affair. Do I get these from Brownells or direct from Wilson? Best Wishes from Montana! M.H

[@Sagittariustoo]

Nice sights and good installation video. But I wouldn't use that thin masking tape to protect the barrel from the vise jaws. 👎 I would use a heavy duty thick piece of rubber tubing instead.

[@killshot2534]

🙏 thank you for the video

[@ronstopfer2315]

Excellent!!!

[@pump5687]

Hi Guy, watched your video sometime ago since purchased sihts for both python and Anaconda. My anaconda has an 8 inch barrel with a rear sight bottomed out with no more adjustment. It shoots 3 to 4 inches high at 25 and 5 to 6 inches high at 50. The.180 front green fiber optic sight is not tall enough. Customer service said there is no solution at this time. Wilson combat does not make a taller front sight Wilson combat. Please make a taller front sight.

[@duck2587]

When will the rear sight be back in stock?

[@tjr212]

How about a white or red outline on the rear sight ?? I sure would like to see that.

[@WGH-ef5ze]

Thanks much

[@robertmajcher3061]

WOW - thanks for the hammer advice..

[@kubikariYOU]

Go Wilson!!!

[@jimmywilliamson8540]

You did not show the difference between the two sets of sights ?

[@TheGV50]

These WC sights will fit the Colt New Model King Cobra as well?

[@Geohovahs_Hand]

Just got a new Anaconda several weeks ago and I can attest to the fact that the stock rear sight is absolute garbage! I had to shim it up so it didn't wiggle around in its channel due to the fact that Colt is continuing to use ones that are oversized. Lost the little detent ball that's about the size of a flies balls from the elevation adjustment screw hole and I think I already stripped out the tiny Allen set screw (you'll need size 0.050, because colt is too cheap to provide one) you need to loosen to make windage adjustments. I just received a shipping notice from Wilson Combat for their replacement sight and couldn't be happier.

[@46HarvesterOfSorrow]

Questions about the rear sight options. There are two different options, a rounded and a squared notch. Why would I choose one over the other? As far as front sight, which is easier to pick up in bright light, red or green? Just bought the 8" Anaconda and want to order the sights. Site doesn't really explain the differences. Thank you for the help.

[@michaelmiller5714]

Nice Tutorial! Will these also work on the Anaconda?

[@gowilsoncombat]

Yes the new one

[@gewglesux]

So it's off to Home depot to see if they have the proper size punch and roll pin started

[@blackops8996]

My factory sight works just fine

[@zebwalton979]

Just get a SW... won’t have to do this. Kidding! Great instruction.

[@citizensnipz6961]

Now I've seen and heard of a ball beating type tbi g in the rear sight. I'm nervous to remove the rear sight as I do t want to loose that part. Mine is a 2020 colt python. Looking to change sights.

[@MR.IceCreamMan93]

So I’m assuming the front sight will also work on the colt cobra

[@kickit59]

So far I have not shot one of my new Pythons! They are new in the box. What would you recommend cleaning or lube wise to prepare it for the first day at the range? Thank you in advance!

[@saltsea9499]

Rub it with a diaper while saying my precious, and then prepare it with the WC rear sight at least and lots of ammo.

[@samwalker7821]

Wish you had a white line option available that was compatible with the stock red ramp front sight. How long to back orders usually take?

[@Joe2010M]

I received my back order in about 3 weeks.

[@1911geek]

Note I worry about his vice setup I don’t see he mentioned soft padded or at least wooden planks To secure but not damage finish . Please to work on the table unscrewing elevation screw when you have a vice setup. Not stable you slip you scratch your finish

[@hughjanus590]

Will these fit the 2020 Colt King Cobra Target .357?

[@neubert500]

Does this sight replacement change holster fit any? Thanks

[@danbaker896]

will this fit on the new king cobra 22 lr?

[@phillipray6490]

I have a 1/16 punch and it does not fit the pin hole? I ended up marring the finish slightly trying. What the hell.

[@tompeavy5357]

Do you think smithweson would be help by this

[@elund408]

wouldn't fit

[@camhester4251]

does Wilson Combat make after market sights for the S&W mod 645 45 acp ?

[@allenw969]

I installed front and rear sights yesterday, and the installation seemed straightforward. The elevation screw does not click, it just turns smoothly. Any idea what would cause that?

[@yowtf5792]

Mine is the same way. You ever figure out why it isn’t clicking

[@allenw969]

@@yowtf5792 Yes, there were very small bearings in there that I did not realize had fallen out. I should have had a gunsmith make the change. I called Wilson combat and they sent me new bearings for no charge.

[@Roscoeverdin5469]

1/16" punch (.062)? Instructions state 3/64" (.045) punch. 1/16" inch punch is too big for both my Python and Anaconda. Had to find a 3/64" punch online.

[@davidholt4216]

Can anyone tell me what size the roll pin punch is? 1/16th as well?

[@hdibos201]

Will the rear sight work in a vintage 1970's Python?

[@elund408]

no

[@danielwatters9330]

Kensight makes a replica of the original Colt/Eliason rear sight for the legacy Python and Gold Cup.

[@jerrymoran8323]

The old site has the same center distance between roll pin and elevation screw. A GUNSMITH CAN open the #4 screw to #6 used in the Accro , ELLIASON site. Cost may be more than buying Wilson Combat site. WC while being Premium in pricing gives a quality product.TRJM

[@thundercracker2004]

MFW you accidentally drive the roll pin with one last hit and the punch slips, leaving a tiny .5mm scratch in the frame. 😢

[@jt31713]

Awesome. Now make a hammer and trigger that look like the original!!!

[@blackops8996]

Hell no

[@BigMickey1]

My wrench is too big for the screw on the 3’ Python front sight. Anyone else have this issue?

[@DrTech-pw2cu]

I expect a gun of that price and status would have some decent sights on there and I would not have to replace them like you do with a $500 Glock. Can you order one with no sights on it with a $200 discount?

[@real_fjcalabrese]

I live in a tiny apartment, and I don't have room for a proper workbench. I'll still have to pay someone to do the installation.

[@justusbryant7366]

What's wrong with the front sight?

[@jamespilbeam209]

Great! Once again, it's a tutorial on improving a colt. These or anything Colt are very expensive. But none can really be used like a normal firearm without fitting, parts swapping, reliability upgrades. Why do people buy these? Just for the name, I guess

[@johnmetz1158]

As much as a python or a anaconda cost,You should not have to replace your sights to

[@corbettmizzell915]

So glad you guys were on top of this colt should be ashamed of the sights on these new python revolver's. Pure junk.

[@gc641]

Yikes…. That was a positive closing of the cylinder

[@blackops8996]

New python can handle this don't do it to the old ones trust me

[@tribulationprepper787]

This channel is too haughty to consider any of the Taurus offerings. You had better be wealthy to consider what they want to sell you.

[@elund408]

want some cheese with that whine?

[@rampantcolt1684]

When it comes to liquor, vehicles and guns, one gets what one pays for.

[@lylesmith5079]

So Colt supposedly makes the best revolvers ? Why do have to change out the junk sights? Just buy a Smith and Wesson.