The 2024 Colt Viper .357 Magnum: A First Look

[@LionquestFitness]

Concealed carry with no gimmicks - sleek and slick.

[@smithn.wesson495]

That is a very nice looking little 357. Colt did a great job.

[@MaxGomez-i7h]

This gun the proportions are perfect it looks fantastic

[@frankbutta9344]

That’s a great looking revolver, James. I went back and forth between a Colt King Cobra and a Python, and have settled on the 3” Python. 👍👍👍💥

[@professorpewpuew]

I did see that the King Cobra has a few more cast parts on the inside, but I like the compact size and trigger of this one. The Python handles recoil better though!

[@maxmccain8950]

Agreed.

[@cody10184]

How is it? that's my dream gun right there.

[@frankbutta9344]

@@professorpewpuew It’s pretty much all MIM inside the King Cobra. I’ve never had a problem with it, but the Carry version is a handful with hot magnums. 💥💥💥💥

[@danbgt]

I have always been a fan of 3” barrels. I am happy that the folks at the new Colt have really embraced them.

[@murphysmuskets]

Looks like a fun gun! I love that Colt has brought back some of the classics. Miss you brother and hope you are well.

[@texmexshoots]

Beautiful looking revolver. I think the 3" barrel looks better on that frame.

[@LifeofCharles]

I've got to hand it to Colt, they seem to have come back from the dead with their new revolvers; they are a fresh breath of air compared to modern day Smiths and Rugers. The Colt Viper is a very handsome carry revolver. If I hadn't already purchased the WC SP101 then I'd seriously be considering a Colt Viper or Python in 3''.

[@professorpewpuew]

I wouldn't feel too bad. The SP101 has a better trigger with a quick spring switch.

[@Sandhill1988]

It's not really colt anymore CZ owns them. It's only colt in name.

[@LifeofCharles]

@@Sandhill1988 Gotta hand it to CZ for bringing Colt back from the dead then! Lol!

[@bip3587]

​@@Sandhill1988 1. It's a holding company, Colt maintained most of it's autonomy. 2. They literally renamed the holding company "Colt CZ"

[@enricomandragona163]

​@@professorpewpuew not in agreement!! Colts need nothing!! That's why they are trigger kits for the SP-101 !! Not mocking the gun as I have one as well but it's a 5 shot unless you have a 327-32!!

[@geneclark8990]

Just picked up mine today! 3 inch barrel! Beautiful gun!

[@josephwinlock1429]

Just picked mine up today...impeccable quality...beautiful weapon👍🏻👌🙌

[@josephwinlock1429]

Me also...quality

[@Helm-w1q]

As. Gunsmith, and a big fan of Colt Revolvers, single and double action , I am glad to see these new Colts with fixed sights. I'm very fond of my Official Police. I also note that S&W is doing the same thing with their reintroduction of S&W Heavy duty. Before I get to excited I would like to look inside at the lock work.

[@Hermit58]

Fun! I recently bought a 4.25" Colt Python and I LOVE it!

[@professorpewpuew]

I need to give a full sized Python a shot. I had a chance at the 2.5 inch model. Need to quit with the small guns!

[@Hermit58]

@@professorpewpuew Funny, I just swapped out my Dan Wesson 14-2 2.5" barrel for a 6" barrel. I have a S&W 638 for EDC. The 357s love a longer barrel; longer than 3", anyway.

[@enricomandragona163]

I have a blued 😂

[@Hermit58]

@enricomandragona163 mine's blued, too! 👍

[@enricomandragona163]

@@professorpewpuew I want the little python

[@pinkiewerewolf]

Beautiful revolver. Great job with the review.

[@The8thCharacter]

That's a real beauty of a piece. I'm so happy that K-frame (or I should say D-frame here, haha)-types are making a slight comeback. I'm tired of seeing only J-frame and N-frame equivalents

[@professorpewpuew]

I agree. The case can easily be made for something the next size up from a J-frame.

[@jimbosammy4255]

And tired of semi-auto reviews. Revolvers are funner in every way.

[@mr.e.2175]

I enjoyed your review short and sweet!!!

[@user-ub9xw8ro3y]

I like it. Looks similar to my S&W Model 13 with a 3" barrel. I wish I could afford to buy all the new Colt snake pistols. I did get a 3" Python, but that about broke the bank for gun money for awhile.

[@greggtrubee9565]

Nice clean look! A winner!

[@achannel8142]

It is nice to see Colt making a comeback with some much-desired products.

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Great video. I like that revolver.

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

Gorgeous piece

[@fireguzzi.]

Its a nice looking revolver.

[@DirtyHarry-lo8fr]

Great review!

[@EricCheech]

Love the recessed ejection rod.

[@cgsimons1187]

This is a nice-looking magnum carry revolver. I considered the Kimber K6S in the past since it is a 6 shooter with a cylinder nearly as slim as many 5 shot revolvers. However, there is word that a number of these Kimber revolvers have timing issues. This Colt Viper appears to be almost as slim. Plus, I imagine that Colt has better Quality Control. This just might be in my future.

[@leighrate]

Be a sensible choice I think. Add one speed loader or speed strip. Which you probably won't need. I'm old school. I think a reliable simple revolver in .38+P or 125g .357 magnum JHP is about as much gun as your ever going to need.

[@ColtonWilson3000]

I need this!!! The 4.25 inch version though. Thanks for the review, you just sold me

[@enricomandragona163]

Doesn't come in 4.25!!

[@TheOfficialCaseMade]

Besides the dented trigger guard, I think the 3 inch Viper is nearly as esthetically perfect as the Python. The proportions are perfect! I will definitely have one some day.

[@leoross9817]

That trigger guard and the to high grips will cause your grip hand to have smashed knuckles.

[@josephwinlock1429]

​@@leoross9817I put hogue rubber on grip...much better

[@leoross9817]

@@josephwinlock1429 that will work. Colt should pay for the replacement grips.

[@tobylopez445]

Well, it looks like I now know how I am going to spend my Christmas Bonus! Viper here I come!😊❤😊

[@HaasArrest]

Great vid!

[@MarkJones-o7u]

The action seems as smooth as the Diamondback, and very similar. Best feeling revolver I ever shot.

[@jonlong5197]

Great video. You sold me gotta get one someday

[@dmw3086]

Good looking revolver. I do wish colt did more to differentiate the viper from the king cobra other than the partial under lug ,grips and obvious viper text on the barrel

[@sombra6153]

I had a Diamondback .38 Special four inch back in the early 80s, but traded it. I always thought the D frame fit me better than the S&W K, though I love the Ks. Anyway, the new Ds have got my attention. Was leaning to a King Cobra three inch until the Viper was released. I didn’t catch what ammo you’re shooting but try it with 158 grain or 146 grain wadcutters to see if it’s more regulated to traditional .38 Special bullet weights.

[@richardespinoza6243]

The Holly Grail of the Colt Snake Series is the Colt Boa. Only 600 were made.

[@6omega2]

"Boa." Not Boba.

[@naturalfinish]

@@6omega2 maybe it was a Boba Fett series?

[@3rddegmm451]

1200 actually. 600 in both 4” & 6”. And only 100 of those 1200 total were sold in a set of each length. Try finding one of those. 80-90k for the set.

[@richardespinoza6243]

@@6omega2 Fix it

[@CallingOutBsHere]

Thats a beautiful piece!!! I checked out a python a few months back unfortunately it was out of my budget so I went with the taurus 605 however I have my eyes on a few colts eventually here in the future!!

[@mrbee145]

I have the 2 in king cobra. Getting this one in Dec

[@1957Shep]

Back around 1985 I had the chance to pick up an original Viper at a very reasonable price, but was too stupid to snap it up.

[@robwilson3749]

Story of my life....

[@professorpewpuew]

I thought you had one. You are kinda into Colts!

[@1957Shep]

@@professorpewpuew Have quite a few Colts, but none as rare as the old Viper.

[@_-_-_L_-_-_]

You think thats bad? My dad had a ruger security 6 with a colt python barrel and his dad borrowed it and pawned it

[@enricomandragona163]

If Colt comes out with a blued version ill wait in line lol

[@Hermit58]

@@enricomandragona163 mine is blued, new version.

[@enricomandragona163]

​@@Hermit58 really

[@enricomandragona163]

​@@Hermit58is is a shinny blue or the ugly matt blk?

[@Hermit58]

@@enricomandragona163 Shiney!

[@Hermit58]

@@enricomandragona163 oh shoot I just noticed this was for Viper, not Python. I stand corrected. Mine is a new version Python (4" blued). I am very sorry for any confusion.

[@Cryptidcataloger]

For over 100 years, police used this type of revolvers. Last one using them was the NYPD!. This gun is viable for ECQB or CQB!. My late uncle carried 2, always. A Colt MK3 Lawman & a Detective Special. And an old Rayovac whacker. Kelite if I remember right.

[@kylewood8327]

Nice..I’d buy one of these. I really like the S&W K frames and this looks to be about the same size.

[@Desperado3248]

I have a 3 inch S&W model 10 and a 65. The K frames are larger and about 7 ounces heavier.The Viper is in between the S&W J and K frames.

[@kylewood8327]

So it’s a Colt D frame?

[@williamwatson4625]

I'd love to see the ballistic performance of .357 mag rounds coming out of that 3" barrel. My guess is it behaves more like a full-size 4" barrel revolver than a 2" snubby revolver.

[@L0nn13_c0]

That's what I've found online, only a slight difference between 3" and 4". Negligible.

[@Elvis68spec]

I held a new Colt Viper and the Trigger Guard was hitting my Knuckle. Not the most ergonomic Gun but I'd like to own one. Good video. Don Blake

[@leoross9817]

The same. Colt should recall and change the grips. I'm looking for a grip adapter. Anyone know of one.

[@Elvis68spec]

@@leoross9817 Sorry, I wish, I did. Don Blake

[@alexgolovchenko3791]

Nice gun.

[@MrPotatoesLatkie]

I would imagine that in today's market, a .38 special only revolver would be obsolete, as one can always shoot .38's out of a .357 magnum revolver. A small frame Viper has a thicker, stronger frame than the Colt .38 Cobra. With a 4.25" barrel, this would make for a suitable defense revolver for ones home, or a good back up to a shotgun.

[@enricomandragona163]

If it's anything like my Colt Cobra 38 spls trigger out of the box it's worth every penny over a 5 rnd J frame!!

[@FloppySteamer]

“It’s a hoot to shoot” hell yeah bröther 🫡🇺🇸

[@dewayneleek4588]

I like the gun forsure

[@toddparsons2980]

That's a great looking piece 👍

[@JackSmith-fj6sn]

Did i hear correctly that the double action is 5 1/2 lb out of the box? If so Colt is on the ball these days.

[@professorpewpuew]

@@JackSmith-fj6sn you hears correctly. These new Colts have a great double action. But it came at the cost of a lighter single action pull.

[@EricCheech]

Sweat....good looking gun.

[@PeterFagan-i3l]

I like that it does not have the ribbed steel of the Python. That may be iconic, but overdesigned for me.

[@sboy1955]

She’s a beauty. Have you tried carrying it for any length of time? If so, how do you find it best positioned and what holster are you using? Thanks for the video 👍🏽

[@eondrike5481]

The grip and trigger guard make it look like modern/ old western hybrid

[@leoross9817]

And the grip should be recalled and replaced.

[@captainamerica3531]

But it is a thing of 2A beauty.

[@njb4602]

The new S&W model 65 dash Colt.

[@jamescottrell7367]

Nice but i just got a used 4"k frame smith for $260.00.

[@TheREALLibertyOrDeath]

That’s a deal if it isn’t junk

[@davidhinricksen9873]

Cracked forcing cones can be difficult to spot. Not a big deal though can send it in to get once’d over for basically shipping.

[@tom7719]

I think I would have passed on that Smith. Any I have seen for that cheap were junk.

[@raptorman6589]

I wouldn't count on that s&w is really shitting the bed right now

[@lehisilver1191]

I Owned all the snake guns. This gun is easy to conceal.Little bit uncomfortable to shoot compared to the other snake guns.The trigger is excellent better than the python.But I haven't felt the trigger better than the the Anaconda.

[@Desperado3248]

Prefer this type of barrel to full lug. I have a rare DS2 38 spl 3 inch , a 1977 vintage 4 inch blue 38 spl with half lug. Might have to add this one to the stable

[@Willammiguelcarrerasnivar]

Un arma muy bella

[@davidspin5353]

New Colt Viper looks like a S&W in a good way!

[@tempest-523]

Nice looking gun. Smooth. Accurate. But the trigger guard beats into your finger after a bit. I think I need to find some better grips.

[@zachb.6606]

I❤it.

[@johnelder4273]

At 25 ounces it makes a better .38 special than a .357 Magnum. IMHO. That said, it's a beautiful carry gun. What's the msrp? About $1,500?

[@AlanAhlman]

Sweet

[@FreeThink1984]

Based af

[@FaustusGhost-tz6ee]

Are colts supposed to have those cylinder drag marks? @0:20

[@enricomandragona163]

It only comes in 3"!!

[@robertchute1984]

Five and a half pounds double action ?

[@whomagoose6897]

Try staging the trigger in double action mode.

[@randyreynolds1045]

Pocket rocket

[@enricomandragona163]

Anyone know if the grips fit a Colt Cobra?

[@tberkoff]

I just can't get onboard with the new trigger guard and generic trigger that are on all these new Colt snake guns.

[@georgehorner1578]

I have owned Colts and Smiths, and Smith has a better double action and less problems, at least the older ones did.

[@enricomandragona163]

Ohhh not in agreement

[@georgehorner1578]

@@enricomandragona163 most law enforcement agencies in the 60's and 70's used the Smith model 10 or 15 for a reason.

[@enricomandragona163]

@@georgehorner1578 in case you don't know this is about a modern Colt !! Not a Smith of any kind!! Oh BTW S&W were much cheaper!!

[@georgehorner1578]

@@enricomandragona163 Cheaper than the Python in price, haven't owned the newer Colts, have owned older Pythons and Troopers and the Smiths to me were better as far as a smoother action and durability, the older pythons of mine had trouble staying in time also so I sold them, double action on them was horrible in my opinion, no worries bro, just my opinion.

[@charlessedlacek5754]

Average retail price?

[@PeterFagan-i3l]

About $1000, but 9 Guns in Anderson Indiana is selling them new for $899.

[@KevinBearden-hq6wg]

What the cost

[@raptorman6589]

Around 1000 ive been seeing then for 900 locally

[@DanTheWolfman]

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays everyone @Alloutdoos good luck everyone in 2025! I love 3" Revolvers, have a One of a kind Colt coming up and Ballistics tests with the same rounds in others from it and 2" as well! Anyone wants pew pew & Martial Arts I'm your guy

[@professorpewpuew]

Hey Dan. Do you have any plans to be at SHOT this year?

[@DanTheWolfman]

@professorpewpuew I've never been but want to...chance a Holster company might bring me to work it though. GOA show was cool. I like that Viper would love one. I think you will like Black Beauty

[@DanTheWolfman]

@professorpewpuew are you going? It's just an expense if you don't have a company sending you. nice Viper review I don't have any CZ or colt contacts unfortunately. The Cobras have a false reset almost all the way out that locks you...the python and bigger anaconda Kodiak etc doesn't nor do the older detective specials and Cobras.

[@captainamerica3531]

Pricy pistol!

[@CapoKabar]

Too much for Colt to add a rear adjustable sight. Just too much.

[@D5quared91]

Gun looks like it was dropped on the triggerguard

[@rebel-yellenterprises1479]

It’s a design feature to facilitate firing while wearing gloves. Handy in cold weather.

[@benniebuggs8221]

@@rebel-yellenterprises1479good information 👍🏽

[@enricomandragona163]

All the Cobra guns have this which looks great in my opinion and yes for a two hand hold your index finger can go under the trigger guard

[@skipjack1952]

So a general price would be a good idea in your video so we don’t have to go look it up ourselves I mean, isn’t that what the video is supposed to be doing telling us about the gun and the price is really up there in terms of what you wanna doone way or the other, I would think

[@LifeofCharles]

@@skipjack1952 Having done plenty of KZbin videos myself, the problem is people will complain in 10 years that the price you state in the video doesn’t match with the market at that future date. Ideally, the price drops, but obviously that’s not always so with collectible pieces.

[@SquaficleDude]

Python/Anaconda: ~1500 Viper/King Cobras: ~1000 I’ve got a Python. Ironically I wish I’d waited for the Viper to come out, because I’m never going to carry the Python.

[@radiohobbyist13]

Oh my, the trigger guard is damaged! 😮

[@LouisMiller-m2w]

Nice job guy but you need to seriously train to count your shots. Too many hammer falls on a spent charge hole.

[@enricomandragona163]

Agreed...123/123 done

[@JoseNunya]

No workie for me !

[@justdone1251]

Super rip off overpriced Ford F-150 piece of poo Junk.

[@enricomandragona163]

I suppose you drive a Toyota!! Like they don't rip off the public!!

[@rayperry7315]

I love Colt revolvers and l own 3 Pythons ,but this thing is a hard pass for me personally. Ugly as a bastard alley cat.

[@enricomandragona163]

You have no taste

[@Revolverman38]

Don't like it

[@TheREALLibertyOrDeath]

Why? Looks like a great carry option.

[@Revolverman38]

@TheREALLibertyOrDeath For me i just prefer the Pythons. I in 2021 had purchased the 3" Colt Python, and put on a different set of stocks with the gold Medallions. I like that barrel length and everything about it. I have nothing against the gun in the video it's probably a sweet shooter, but for me anyway it's the Python 🇺🇸

[@professorpewpuew]

@@Revolverman38 I can agree. The Viper is just big enough, but it is easy to think of it as a little too small compared to the Python.

[@SquaficleDude]

@@Revolverman38I’ve got a Python, and I wish I could buy a Viper right now without stressing about money. Still need to order some Wilson Combat sights for the Python since my sights misalign after every few shots.

[@Revolverman38]

@SquaficleDude Yeah I never had any problems with mine , hope you find what your looking for