Colt Python as of today in 2023.

[dougd1015]

Everybody knows that this revolver had all kinds of issues on its initial release, which hopefully I’ve been corrected, but does anyone have any experience with the more recent models in terms as now it is been a few years since it’s re-introduction.

[smittty]

You're going to have search the www for recent posts.

I was searching for issues with current revolvers and from search I found more posts about issues with current s&w, some colt, and some taurus. Kimber almost never came up but I think it's ugly so never looked at it with intent to buy.

For a long time I was wanting the 3" model 60 or the 3" colt king cobra but never felt good about the risk of getting a less than perfect gun.

I learned of the taurus 856 executive grade which is a hand picked gun and then worked over by one guy to make it better and give it a nicer finish. I felt there was less risk with that kind of attention so I ordered one and it turned out perfect, happy I got it!

[Garbcollector]

I bought mine during the pandemic and it functions flawlessly but I've only put about a box of 357 through it so far. If 357 ammo wasn't so expensive I'd shoot it more

[SilveradoColt21]

A few of my buddies have newer release ones and they are not bad at all.

[Vangster]

I just got mine two weeks ago. Went to the range and put 150 rounds through it, shoots real good, no issues.

[hambam105]

Colt Python's reputation was not built on, "...not bad at all."

[bergmen]

Kimber almost never came up but I think it's ugly so never looked at it with intent to buy.

Got a chance to shoot a brand new Python at our local range. Excellent handgun in every way but not quite as good as my Kimber K6S 3" DASA. The Kimber is slightly smoother in SA and DA and is at least as accurate if not more so.

But really, when you have the sights lined up, what difference does it make as to how "ugly" it is? I thought the same about Glocks until I handled and shot them. They are "beautiful" in function which is where it counts.

Dan

[xMAC1x]

Bought a new one a couple years ago no issues.

[hermosabeach]

question

What is the purpose? Friends dad had 20 colt Pythons... purchased over 15 years... pure speculation that they would be worth alot

And yes- he sold them all over over the past 3 years...


Do you want a shooter?
Or
Fine art- never to be fired / handled and resold in 10-25 years?



To me, they dont peak my interest as a collector....


For a shooter - buy a lightly used S&W, have smith rework as you want it...
shoot and enjoy it

[808matt]

I bought one yesterday, pretty disappointed to be honest. It has to go back to Colt for repairs before I even had a chance to fire it. The cylinder will lock up every dozen or so trigger pulls, similar to the widely reported problems when they first released. It might just be a loose side plate or debris in the action, but Colt advises against attempting repairs yourself.
The trigger is only OK as well. 9.5-10# double action, and 5.5# single action with a little creep.

[SDDAVE56]

question

What is the purpose? Friends dad had 20 colt Pythons... purchased over 15 years... pure speculation that they would be worth alot

And yes- he sold them all over over the past 3 years...


Do you want a shooter?
Or
Fine art- never to be fired / handled and resold in 10-25 years?



To me, they dont peak my interest as a collector....


For a shooter - buy a lightly used S&W, have smith rework as you want it...
shoot and enjoy it

My one and only is both. Its a 1975 gun.



I bought it used with the intention of shooting it. So far I have replaced the front sight, and the grips. I have fired about 400 rounds so far, a mix of 38 and 357. I couldn't pass this up. I paid $300 more than a new one.

Now if they offered the new ones in blue, I may just end up with two.

[Dan_Eastvale]

My friends bought Pythons in the 80s. To shoot.. I would think most didn't buy it for a safe queen.