Colt python: 3" or 4.25"?

[bergmen]

My first foray into .357 Magnum revolvers was with a new 6" stainless Ruger GP100. With the full lug barrel it was front heavy. Didn't particularly care for the stainless (then, I feel differently now) either. I sold it on consignment after 20 rounds or so and ordered a blue steel 4" GP100. Far better balanced (for me anyway) and is one of my favorite handguns.

I have two 3" center fire revolvers (Ruger SP101 and Kimber K6s) and two Ruger LCRx revolvers in 3" in .22 and .22 WMR. I really like them also.

If I were to get a Python, I would have a hard time choosing between the 3" and 4.25" models.

Dan

[sierra11b]

Going to go for the 4.25". i've never had a j frame so maybe that can fill the shorter barrel niche? Or maybe the .327 sp101?

But i'll hold off until the Anaconda is available on roster... has to be next year, right?

[elSquid]

Going to go for the 4.25". i've never had a j frame so maybe that can fill the shorter barrel niche? Or maybe the .327 sp101?

https://revolverguy.com/field-report-the-new-colt-king-cobra/

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[golfish]

Going to go for the 4.25". i've never had a j frame so maybe that can fill the shorter barrel niche? Or maybe the .327 sp101?

Along with a lever gun would really be cool...


Enjoy the Python, I really like mine.

[Sure Shot 45]

[Sure Shot 45]

Both in stock at armsunlimited

4.25” $1300

3” $1450

https://www.armsunlimited.com/Colt-Python-357-Magnum-Revolver-4-Inch-Stainless-p/sp4wts.htm

https://www.armsunlimited.com/Colt-Python-357-Magnum-Revolver-3-Inch-Stainless-p/sp3wts.htm

[HOGDOG1955]

i will say the 3 inch as i allready have the other 2. the 4.2 was first then the 6 and the 3 is soon to be added.

[jayhuh]

[Garbcollector]

Is the anaconda even on the roster?

[sierra11b]

Is the anaconda even on the roster?

not yet. my money is the beginning of next year.

[The Gleam]

Is the anaconda even on the roster?

No. Not yet. I think Colt is guaging interest first.

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[44fred]

As I already posted, I gave up an 8” Python quite a while back.
Question for those who have owned and extensively shot vintage Pythons (mine was an ‘80-‘81 version) and familiar with the latest version, are they comparable as far as action and accuracy?

[ocsdtrp]

Colt Python 3 inch

I prefer the 3 inch Python by far.

[sierra11b]

Yes. at least as far as the youtube reviewers go... it's an overall better gun with improved/simplified trigger mechanism

[Phalanx20mm]

I have all three Python lengths but I shoot the 4.25". The 3" does look cool.

Also have the new Anacondas. The 8" is big and heavy.