Colt Python Review 

Can listen to him talk firearms all day. Thank you.

Love my 2020 6” python. Mine is from the newer batch with the update and man is it a shooter! And I carry it.

I bought mine in 1992, paid $500 for it. It is a 6 inch Royal Blue Python. Still have the original grips, box and manual. I changed out the original grips for black Pachmayr's. What a beautiful gun and shooter!

I'm not even a revolver aficionado, and i still love hearing Allen taking about these Colt revolvers.

I totally enjoyed this. I never thought I wanted one until now.

I bought one in the 4.25". Waited 13 months after putting down my deposit, but well worth the wait. Love your work Allen!

My mind was blown recently. I have a new Python and I found one post in a forum that with the Colt cylinder release you have to put the gun vertically and hook your thumb down into the cylinder release slot and with your first thumb knuckle pulling down it releases the cylinder in one fluid motion. It actually makes sense to pull the cylinder release since you are pulling the firearm back to be vertical when you are going to eject the cartridges anyways. Doing it this way is actually more ergonomic for me than with my Smith 29 now. I have been converted. I can't believe it having been a Smith-snob but the Colt is actually a superior design. Especially the new Pythons.

The 357 magnum will still put somebody down before a 9mm or 40 S&W

Bought and carried Colt Python as a deputy sheriff in 1975. Loved it. But, it had an issue of lite primer strikes so I traded it for a model 19. Just bought the new python 4.25. Absolutely love it!

Would love to see Colt bring back the Diamondback !!! Good video, subscribed.

Great job as always on the video. I think you were born to do these videos :-) the gun looks awesome, I finally got my first chance today to see it in a store out here in Oregon where I live. It was unfortunately not the 6 inch barrel version, it was the 4 1/4 inch version. However it felt incredibly balanced in my hand and looked amazing. I think the 4 1/4 inch version would be Easier to carry and it fills my hand up just fine. I have seen a couple other videos on RU-vid of the 4 1/4 inch version and it is accurate quite a ways out, I think that’s the one I will go after. The 6 inch is nice, but I just don’t see myself carrying this gun, except maybe for hunting. Beautiful beautiful gun though

I concur with Allen's comments: Bought one of the first in early 2020. Had a couple of the problems that many were talking about, sent it back to Colt, and now it shoots better than my S&Ws. It's smooth, easy to shoot, and handles magnum rounds well. I carry it as my duty weapon (plain clothed) and will continue to carry it until I retire (sooner than later), unless they come out with a 2.5 or 3"...

I brought one in Royal Blue 6" barrel before my graduation day in 1978. The lay away was $325.00 plus taxes. Took my 2 months to pay it off from my allowance and student workers salary after foods and bills.

Excellent review. I agree with everything Allan says. One minor correction to his initial comments. When Colt introduced the Python in 1955 the finish choices were blue or bright nickel. The stainless finish Python was introduced many years later.

I carried this gun in the 60s when I was a police officer in Abilene Tx Best revolver ever made Wish I had kept it I didnt know Colt had started making it again

Good video, and a good gun. I've got three of them (a 6" and two 4.2's) and they all three shoot just fine with either 38 or 357 ammo.

I'm not a huge gun aficionado, but I subscribed to this channel the moment I heard Allen start talking. I don't know what his background is, but it really doesn't matter. I could listen to him read phone books all day long. Allen, if gun sales become illegal and your current business dries up, believe me when I say you have nothing to worry about. Make a move into the audiobook narration business, particularly crime dramas with a lot of guns involved. You'd be a natural.

Haven't seen any around lately. Good video!

I bought one in the early 80's . I wore some of the blue off I shot it so much. Before colt quit making them I bought another one , both 6" barrels. My favorite pistol. I have a S&E 686 6" stainless a great pistol but my favorite is my python.

Excellent rundown as usual, for sure. Thanx.

I inherited my dad's old target variant of these, a 1985 6in barrel with the Aristocrat sight, and custom grips, and his stamp into the area by the grip, he left me also like 5 speed loaders of .38 spl ammo, I still have his range reports of how accurate he was with this particular firearm

Can't wait til i can drop the money on one of these without missing it. One day, it will be.

What a beautiful revolver! the price of this gun was higher than 6,400 us dollars(200,000thai baht) in some gun shops in Bangkok,Thailand according to its high demand.

Really great review! I love mine!

My 2020 6 inch shoots like a dream. At 10 yards this gun can group them at 3 inches and I’m not the best shooter lol. Sources say the colt R&D dept. is now experimenting with carbon steel on the new pythons. So that means the blued finish python, cobra and anaconda should be making its way to gun shops later this year.

I got my Python last year. It is flawless. The trigger pull is smooth as glass. And accurate as hell. She’s a beauty

Great video Thanks for sharing the only question I have is I feel the release bottom should be easier, like the S&W 686. Just thinking out loud. 😎👍

very good informative vid . . without hype or bells n whistles, like the style

I have two .357 Magnums, Dan Wesson and the Colt Python. Both have excellent triggers but my Python is King. I’ve heard that Colt has offered the Anaconda but is rare to find. Thanks for this great review sir!

Got mine today. I love it!

Nice review. Heck of a revolver too. I'm buying one.

Another awesome video!!

Went back to and you had the Python, but your ''sales'' price was retail. I got one for under retail from another store, such is life. You did make your money's worth on me on the Anaconda that is for sure.

Bought the 4.25" last July & have a 686+ in 6"......Like both....miss my 6" blued 90's Python....hope they come out with it again in BLUE!

How does the stainless hold up durability wise over the years? I see many modern revolvers going the carbon steel route. Is the stainless prone to easily scratching/dents/dings?

What's your feeling about the trigger return spring?

OK out there to all, would it be better to get the 6 inch version or the 4 1/4 inch version?

If they make a 4.25 inch blued, I might have to start saving!

Bought mine used , in 1970 had to have some work done on it in 90. Never been offered enough to part from it.

Bought my Python in '78 and for most of my life it was my only handgun. That gun is truly multipurpose. It will blast a deer or tin can with equal ease. I would rec switching those pretty wood grips for rubber ones if you are going to be a shooter. The .357 magnum is not a pussy cat round and it is the original "magnum". They don't often mention the sweet size of a 357 and in particular the Python. Small guns are hard to shoot well and big guns are hard to carry. The Python walks as good a line as you will get between small enough to carry and powerful enough to get the job done. I have a few handguns now... bigger, smaller, autos, and revolvers but the Python remains the favorite. The new Python takes advantage of cnc machining so that "hand fitting" is not necessary. Hand fitting often means none of your parts are the same size so the assembler tries different parts until one fits... in '55 they were building cars that way. You can get a good product that way but it takes a long time to assemble each one. The new Python is not an exact replica it is a better gun. I have a new King Cobra and Colt pretty much put the same trigger in the KC/Python/Anaconda if I understand correctly... "leaf spring". I can tell you the new KC trigger is every bit the equal of my original Python... in fact they feel exactly the same. In the video at about the 6:20 mark you can see where the "smooth" of a Colt trigger really comes up all aces. That double action pull, hold, sight, and fire that you can see in the video. That said I don't own any handguns with a bad trigger and I have Colt, S&W, and Kimber. Python is my second most accurate handgun... a .22 target pistol is #1. I would throw out that there is reasonable opinion that the original Python was weak on handling "hot" 357 loads in large amounts. That played a part in the slight thickening of the top strap. Pretty certain I got that info from Colt but don't quote me there. If you need more power get an Anaconda or 629. My Python never had a problem with factory made .357 and I shot mostly 158 grain bullets. I did have a strong preference for shooting .38 loads for all target/tin can shooting... it is a true target shooter with .38 rounds. Over 40 years I can't tell you how many thousands of rounds my Python has shot... many. It is loaded with .357 in a lock box off my living room at the moment and in a ready to go condition. So anyway I thought I comment based on 40 years of owning what is a very fine multi-purpose handgun. Local store wants $1700 for a new one... and I'm thinking. I'd own it now if I didn't already have a Python. In '78 it was $400.. money well spent.

I had always wanted an S&W 686 or 586. Now it is Colt Python all the way! That will be my next.

Got one like your's I LIKE IT!.

Excellent review of a beautiful double action revolver. The Colt Python has long been regarded as a premium handgun with a price tag to match. My understanding is that Colt doesn’t actually manufacture this revolver, but has it made to their specifications by another company.

Thank u,... Sir.

Picked up a new Anaconda from you few months back, I guess I have to come by and get a Python too.

I have heard and read that the inside bore is tapered small toward the muzzle sort of like a shotgun. Any truth to this ?

Just got a 2020 python. It shoots super smooth.

Its not just a gun, its a work of art!

I want a blued 8". I hope they start making them

🦅! Thanks

Just bought a new 4".😊😊😊

Good Video.

I like this dude. No bs. Just the facts, ma'am

Do the newer models go out of timing like the older ones did?

I want. I'd feel less guilty knowing that Beretta has one for 5k

I just got one the trigger is insane. A slight bit on the heavy side but breaks so easy like a hair trigger it's fantastic, every shot surprises me. It's so accurate, well balanced and easy to shoot, a joy to take to the range and run through all kinds of ammo. Expensive but I love it because it's something very different from a lot of what you're seeing these days and "just not another assault rifle".

Cool guy, beast of a gun!! WHY do I live in the UK 😭😭🤗

Is the .357's recoil gonna feel softer out of a 6 inch barreled Python with rubber grips?

Olde English Outfitters - Can we get a side by side comparison video of the 2020 Python and 2021 Anaconda?!? That would be awesome!

Wish we could find this and anaconda at msrp or a little above but online prices are way overboard and would purchase both.i own a 4"KCT,2" carry KC and a night cobra and would love add these to my collection but for what they want for each I could by all 3 of mine brand new all over again.plus I'm hearing they still have issues with the python.my local stores have few of these but no anacondas at all which is the one I really want first because of the caliber.but over all these 2 are the most attractive revolvers i have ever seen.i will be purchasing another "toy" in the next month or 2 and really hope that its another snake.Sweet shooters hands down!

Quality of Colt Firearms will only get better after they were bought by CZ !

Most accurate handgun I’ve ever owned Colt Trooper 6 inch blue .357

You going with this over something similar from Smith and Wesson or Ruger? Semper Fi

In 2 weeks I will get a 6inch python made in 1973 in very nice condition. Nice video 👍🏻

People have gotten very low velocities with Pythons I saw an article where a 4" revolver was moving faster than a 6" Python.

of course its in high demand who doesn't remember watching City Hunter seeing Nicky/Ryo saeba using the Magnum .357

Picking mine up in 2 weeks so excited

Just bought one. original box and grips.

Today I am a proud owner of a 6" colts python.....

I still like the SAA the best

I'll get one in a heart beat! Have they worked out the bugs in this fabulous revolver?

Great information thank you, by the way why you were your hand watch face inside? I see some people do that. Thanks

I just bought a 3” Colt Python.

Where can you get these at?? Everywhere I look it’s out of stock

Did Smith and Wesson copy the design of the Colt Python to create the 686 .357? I've never shot a Colt Python but I have shot the S&W 686 and loved it!!

I love my smith and wesson 460

Gene Hunt in Ashes to Ashes.

Bought one today. $1097 and got the last one at the shop

Since I saw rick grimes with this gun ive been wanting to get one but idkw where could I get it🙅‍♂️🙇‍♂️

Why recommend this over a S&W 686?

BIG IRON, BIG IRON, WHEN HE TRIED TO MATCH THE RANGER WITH THE BIG IRON ON HIS HIP, BIG IRON ON HIS HIIIIIIIIIIIIIP

Sweeeeeeet

i JUST PURCHASE ONE SMOOOOOOOOOOOOTH !!!!!!!

now if they would only make a diamondback 6 inch 10 shot 22LR.

I previously commented (since removed) early Pythons were made in blued or nickel not stainless. AFAIK the first stainless was the S & W model 60 mid 1960’s or so. Colts have had a reputation of going out of time.

He failed to mention the single action is too heavy. Sending my 1500 dollar revolver off for a trigger job.

Guy reminds me of my Drill Instructor…my back was stiff the entire video 😑

Actually the original Python in 1955 wasn't offered in stainless . . . it was offered in mirror polished blued steel and nickel plated steel.

were'nt some Pythons nickle?

Grail gun

I have a 1992 or 93 anaconda and the cylinder release button is junk it does not slide well sometimes the cylinder will not lock, give me a smith any day , i have several of both, my mind tells me the smith is superior ,never could fig why colts demand more money, must make a lot less of them then smith does. If you want a real gun buy the Smith.

gona pocket carry it 😳🤣✌🇺🇸🤣

in Europe this gun is 2800$

RICK GRIMES

I was told the first production batch was full of flaws and had to be fixed ?

The guys that criticize these revolvers are always the ones that can’t afford to buy one. 😂

Me want

Rick grimes gun 😈

man I hate the price for them $3,500 sheesh

just think of that for a second... We cant afford to make this product becuase real people have to quality fit and assemble them by hand... Even items that need to be reliable enough to defend lives...Let it sink in.