Colt python: 3" or 4.25"?

[bergmen]

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.

A family photo would be real cool to see!

Dan

[My600]

The 3 inch Python does look sexy.

[sierra11b]

Put the 4.25" in jail today at turners Florin rd. i must say, it was the fastest transaction at 15minutes... I was first in line, though... plus i had everything at the ready.

They did have a 3" FYI for $1599.

Price was $1599 for the 4.25", too, but they gave me a 5% veteran discount ($80). I was at elk grove sportsman's warehouse just before and they were sold out... So it was a worthwhile wash as Sport
an is advertising MSRP but none in stock. I do remember when this same Turners had them at $1800, so overall i'm happy.

i gotta ask... does the online checkout for sportsman's warehouse work for firearms? Can you secure a firearm and go in for the paperwork later?

[sierra11b]

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.

Big and heavy is what i want. But are you happy with the 8" or prefer the 6"? i'd like to know your take overall on recoil for the two... if the 8" is diminishing returns on all things would be nice to know.

[223556]

[Lex Vader]

I started with the 4.25, that led me to get the 6 and now I just found my 3.

By the way if anyone is looking for a Python in Northern California, River City Gun Exchange has both the 3 and 4.25 in stock and ready for you to DROS. I never thought I'd be walking into a gun store and see Pythons available, new again.

[stormvet]

Question, I have not been keeping up with the new Colt snakes. Didn’t even know they were offering a 3” yet, tough call between the 4.25(another thing we can blame Canada for)and the 3”.

The question is any plans or rumors by Colt(CZ) to start making blued snakes.

[FNGGlock]

Put the 4.25" in jail today at turners Florin rd. i must say, it was the fastest transaction at 15minutes... I was first in line, though... plus i had everything at the ready.

They did have a 3" FYI for $1599.

Price was $1599 for the 4.25", too, but they gave me a 5% veteran discount ($80). I was at elk grove sportsman's warehouse just before and they were sold out... So it was a worthwhile wash as Sport
an is advertising MSRP but none in stock. I do remember when this same Turners had them at $1800, so overall i'm happy.

i gotta ask... does the online checkout for sportsman's warehouse work for firearms? Can you secure a firearm and go in for the paperwork later?

[golfish]

The question is any plans or rumors by Colt(CZ) to start making blued snakes.

A simple answer is NO...I'd love to see them tho

[RandyD]

A 4" revolver is an excellent duty gun. A 6" revolver is an excellent range & plinking gun.

[stormvet]

A simple answer is NO...I'd love to see them tho

[sierra11b]

So would I, it’s the only reason I wont buy one. Just not interested in the stainless, make it blue I’ll give them my money.

Have you seen the stainless? it's nicely polished. If CZ ever does a blued version it won't be the same caustic process of old, but you could always send it off for that true blued finish, or even nickel.

Got the python today and i'm going to have to send it back... i totally missed that the ejector rod was slightly bent. I have always done a thorough check of revolvers but didn't this time as 1) i was pressed for time leap-frogging from three gun stores trying to find one, 2) i was excited to see the gun in stock and purchased after a very quick inspection, and 3) was confident the fitment would be solid.

Sitting on the couch on my day off using snap caps (two brands: tipton and AZoom) and realized that if i fire at medium speed intervals on DA it tends to lock up with the ejector rod being in the same position. The yoke is as flush as a homogeneous piece of steel and the cylinder spins without wobble, so who knows... but the ejector rod has a good 1mm wobble. Damn.

On the good side, I've dealt with CZ once before and the process was relatively painless. I believe they sent me a shipping label and the gun smith corresponded on every step they took via email. My fault as i should have checked better... S-happens.

[stormvet]

Just not a fan of stainless, I own a couple. But the majority of my wheelguns are blued, I’d even take a modern flat black finish over a stainless.

[teflondog]

I'd go for the 4.25" version. I tend to gravitate towards revolvers that have 4" barrels.

[jayhuh]

With Canada banning all handguns today I wonder if Colt will re-tool and make the new Python in 4 inches as it should be ?