Range Report: Colt Python - The finest production revolver ever made?

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[@Matt_Moore]

An elegant weapon for a more civilized age.

[@maxmccain8950]

Agreed.

[@thetexasgunvault]

Not as clumsy as a blaster.

[@MarvinTurner-oc4ml]

I bought a Python almost identical to the one you reviewed in 1982. A few years later I found myself in a real pinch for money and sold it. I have regretted that ever since. I have a S&W Model 27 from abought that same time, and love it dearly. I just wish I still had the Colt. Sometime in 2025 I intend to get one of the new production guns, probably in stainless steel. As far as dry firing, either get some snap caps or keep six fired cases in the chambers and all will be well. I learned the trick of loading fired cases from a gunsmith friend back in the early 1980s. Your friend Jack #2 is a very lucky fellow! 🤠

[@thetexasgunvault]

I am so sorry to hear that it was one that got away. I think we all have a few that are like that.

[@rickgeorgette9657]

Great video as usual. I pick up my 6" Blued Python in 4 days, your video makes it tough to wait.

[@thetexasgunvault]

Wow! Congrats!

[@maxmccain8950]

I’d had a couple of rifles but no pistols until a S&W model 17 came along. I shot thousands of rounds through that and it’s what really taught me to shoot handguns. Never had a Python but always wanted one. A friend bought one several years later and we shot the hell out of it. Very accurate and absolutely beautiful. In those days even Smith and Wesson put a beautiful polish and blue finish. I grew up with these works of art. Much different than the plastic of today. Great video sir, as usual.

[@thetexasgunvault]

I agree. These were made in a very different time.

[@dougharlow6037]

I had a 1970 Smith & Wesson Combat Magnum Model 19, 6” that was “tune” and a 1970 Colt Python 6”. I could outshoot the Colt. I did find out the 357-mag ammo in the Colt shot better groups than the 38 special ammo. But that Colt was gorgeous. I also had a Colt Diamondback, 38 special which shot even better groups. Great video, Thanks

[@thetexasgunvault]

Thank you for watching and thank you for the comment!

[@brianedgett2134]

In the day That is what it was made for To be a duty gun or competition gun

[@thetexasgunvault]

That is what I hear.

[@dentonaguam2742]

I need to add a revolver to the collection…thx Jason!

[@thetexasgunvault]

You are VERY welcome like always!

[@jimbo9357]

My fave gun is my 4 in. '73 nickel plated Python.

[@thetexasgunvault]

Those are definitely sweet revolvers.

[@scottmaness4449]

I have shot a vintage python, and it was smooth. I've heard that Smiths custom worked by the top name gunsmiths were smoother, but I never shot those.

[@thetexasgunvault]

I think both are great.

[@5.56Media]

I am officially envious of that Colt and not possessing one. lol

[@thetexasgunvault]

It is a classic one for sure!

[@RevolverTv]

I've never owned one or shot one but I would sure like to and yeah they could be priced a little bit lower though in my personal opinion.

[@NoSafetyGun]

The best revolver of world !!!!

[@thetexasgunvault]

I completely agree.

[@JohnConsedine-ex1cz]

I would say among the best three. The other two would be the Manurhin M73 and the Smith and Wesson 686.

[@doranmaxwell1755]

I am fortunate enough to own a 1969 version 6" blue. I have more 'than a few' handguns. the Python... two things I have changed the grips and the front sight. The grips never really worked for me so I got ones pretty much the same including logo but more 'Smith' like. The other thing is the front sight. Ramp front sights suck.. a patridge is far superior for accuracy. I found a NOS factory patridge. the rotation of the cyl is more than just a different to be different. On a Smith... which I love the hand on the gun actually tries to move the cyl out of battery. on a Colt the hand pushes the cyl even more into a positve lockup

[@thetexasgunvault]

It sounds like you have a pretty sweet revolver there.

[@doranmaxwell1755]

@@thetexasgunvault I think so thanks... I like guns that are wood and steel for a lot of reasons but one is the ability to make them fit me better.. Admittedly 'some' of the times the mods are more in the Bar-bee-que range like mastodon ivory grips say or stag or pearl..

[@3wheelmannc860]

Come on Mark... I need a quality textured Sig P229 Legion set of grips. All you have provided to date are amazing.

[@thetexasgunvault]

Have you emailed him to let him know?

[@massmike11]

Handled several python’s and S&W 686, but I prefer my Ruger GP100.

[@thetexasgunvault]

There is nothing wrong with that.

[@boostimalaka1]

I own a few Colt Pythons. I was disappointed with the 2020 Python. Those who own the original Python will know what I am saying. The trigger, hammer, rear sight and QR code on the new Python just makes it look cheap.

[@thetexasgunvault]

I have heard about that issue with the trigger.

[@joeruiz4010]

New ones hold up better with a steady diet of .357 Magnum. Vintage Pythons were more likely to go off timing than Pre-2017 Smith and Wesson K-Frames were to have cracked forcing cones when given steady diets of .357 Magnum. The S&W L-Frames took The Python down.

[@craigische9517]

Python's are excellent guns, but how do you define a production gun? I've owned or currently own almost every kind of well known modern handgun. I'll take a freedom arms or a Korth revolver any day of the week over a python.

[@thetexasgunvault]

A production one is an unmodified, stock firearm that is made in enough numbers that they are not limited or intended to be limited.

[@craigische9517]

@thetexasgunvault thanks for the reply

[@1776goodfight]

@@craigische9517 yea… I won’t take the 4000 grand or more price for a Korth.

[@lorneiggulden7123]

The new ones suck. Recall.after recall.

[@thetexasgunvault]

That is what I am hearing.

[@joelmclamore1898]

I thought their initial problems were cleared up.😮

[@Kmcmichael1959]

Mine is great.

[@joeruiz4010]

@joelmclamore1898 They actually are. The lockup-quirks and malfunctions got resolved by Spring of 2021.

[@nsob8897]

I saw a 6 inch model from the earlier production of them this year with a 3100 dollar price tag. I wanted to buy it but I just didn't want to spend the money. I have a new one and its fantastic shooting but its not an old one with the hand fitting. I might just buy a new one thats blued but it'd be great to have an old one. We'll just see how I'm feeling when I have the money again.