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Colt Python Revolver Mechanism Explained (Supplemental Video to Animation by Matt Rittman)

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This video is intended as a supplemental explanation to the wonderful animation recently released by Matt Rittman. Please see that video in the link below.
• How a Revolver Works
The Colt Python is a real triumph of modern precision manufacturing techniques. The engineering and design aspects that allow for those processes to create a revolver that is beautiful, smooth handling, and robust enough to endure the powerful .357 Magnum cartridge are fascinating to explore.
This video takes a look at the features that make the new model Python an exceptional revolver amongst the many options available. I hope you find this information as interesting as I did while investigating the mechanics of the iconic American revolver.

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18 авг 2024

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@mattrittman Год назад

So sorry I missed this Colter!! Thank you so much for the shoutout :)

@ColterBrog Год назад

Thank you. Really enjoyed participating. It was fun and I learned a lot.

@andrewpinheiro7202 8 месяцев назад

You did a great job demonstrating and explaining the functions of this revolver. Very well done man thanks.

@ColterBrog 8 месяцев назад

Thanks. I definitely appreciate Matt letting me work with him on his animation because it really made me study the more intricate details of how this cool piece of firearms design works. Very unique and definitely a clever design. The fact they can mass produce these and have the price where it is at is incredible.

@andrewpinheiro7202 8 месяцев назад

@@ColterBrog I agree I hear a lot of people talking down on the new python but I think its a great revolver and colt did way better than s&w at reintroducing a classic I honestly think colt did pretty damn good.

@Almost_Made_It Год назад

I’m blown away by how smoothly machined the inside of that is after looking at my 686. I bet that accounts for a lot of how much better the DA pull is alone.

@ColterBrog Год назад

I think part of it is machining, part of it is intelligent use of MIM parts which have smooth surfaces and prevent the need of machining, and the way the V-spring smoothly adds tension.

@johnsimms818 7 месяцев назад

I recently ordered the phyton and your tutorials on the colt just reinforces my decision to purchase this amazing revolver ,thanks again keep the great videos coming !

@ColterBrog 7 месяцев назад

I think it is one of the best options on the market right now that’s widely available. Korth and Manurhin have some nice revolvers, but the Korth options are kind of ugly in my opinion and the Manurhin is just not easy to find… and that’s without talking about the price.

@EroticOnion23 4 месяца назад

Why did they make the firing-pin a press fit...big dumb mistake by Colt that makes it farrrr harder to replace...🤔

@ThedBert 9 месяцев назад

Thanks man! This was the best video I’ve seen so far explaining what’s going on in the python. Also, thanks for keeping all the parts in that didn’t go so smooth! It’s always more informative when people gotta work through problems and explain them rather than perform a practiced difficult maneuver for a video. I’ll be checking out your other videos!

@ColterBrog 9 месяцев назад

Thanks. I’m pretty bad at video editing so every video is a bit of a blooper reel. You get to see almost all of my fumbles. 😂

@jamesl5500 Год назад

It's interesting how complicated revolver actions are nowadays compared to a lot of the European 19th century revolver actions

@ColterBrog Год назад

It is quite intricate, but the technology exists now that a revolver like this can be made with mass market access. To me that’s the really amazing part. Certainly revolvers this nice could be manufactured in the past, but it was a very labor intensive process- and it had to be highly skilled labor. The fact a revolver this silky smooth and aesthetically pleasing can be offered for the price it is… yeah, it’s not cheap, but I think it represents a good value.

@frankbutta9344 Год назад

I think the new Pythons have a very elegant design. I’ve sold all of my S&W revolvers, and have gone with Pythons and King Cobras. 👍👍👍👍

@anthonyvillanueva2410 Год назад

Great video what a beautiful gun I see why it’s so expensive

@ColterBrog Год назад

They definitely aren’t cheap, but when you look at the level of precision necessary to get a design like this to work it makes sense. It’s a lot of parts working in unison with a perfect fit. The fact it works is pretty amazing technology, but what’s really impressive is how smooth and consistent everything is. This was a big project for Colt to preserve their reputation and the reputation of the Python name, and the new Python displays an excellent mastery of modern manufacturing processes and precision. I think they did a good job.

@anthonyvillanueva2410 Год назад

@@ColterBrogthank you if it wasn’t for your video I would’ve never brought one of these will be ordering one this weekend GunStuff Tv has them for 1350.00 thanks again

@ColterBrog Год назад

@@anthonyvillanueva2410 You’ll love it. They have an intricate mechanism, but in my opinion it is a very efficient way of achieving the goal. It’s a very consistent and precise revolver, designed in an intelligent way. They’re accurate and enjoyable.

@bigshine35 8 месяцев назад

Nice. just grab this gun last week.

@ColterBrog 8 месяцев назад

Hopefully you enjoy it as much as I have. I still love my old S&W revolvers, but the Python is so smooth it has definitely made my old favorites seem a bit… clunky. Colt really did a great job with the new Python.

@enricomandragona163 2 месяца назад

I stopped the video because i like to know what the parts are for in description as the gun is disassembled!! Otherwise im just guessing!!

@ColterBrog 2 месяца назад

I do have several other videos on this Python that explain more of the disassembly process, comparisons to other designs, and explanations of specifics parts. They might be interesting to you.

@Pistolmike59 2 месяца назад

I just purchased a new Colt Python Combat Elite. The first time I shot it, it experienced a failure in single action mode. The revolver is locking up in single action mode. When you cock the hammer back, it intermittently locks up and you are unable to pull the trigger or manipulate the hammer. Both the hammer and the trigger are locked up, continued manipulation of both the hammer and trigger doesn’t help unlock it sometimes you can get it to unlock and sometimes the trigger will function firing a live round. It will be on the way back to Colt this week. Very disappointed in Colt’s quality control. Do you have any idea what could be causing the lock up? I couldn’t seem to duplicate the problem when the gun is unloaded. But it occurred several times while I was shooting it both with 38 special and 357 factory new ammunition. I did take a video of the lock-up failure.

@ColterBrog 2 месяца назад

Hard to say without looking at it. Something definitely sounds like it’s out of spec or there is some foreign item inside the lockwork. I’m sure Colt can figure it out.

@rgamer.0186 11 месяцев назад

Nice

@ColterBrog 11 месяцев назад

Nice

@steveharvey6421 Месяц назад

What parts of MIM

@ColterBrog Месяц назад

It’s a good question, but unfortunately I cannot answer it with confidence. Based on conversations I’ve had with other owners who have disassembled their pistols, Colt has not been consistent throughout the production as far as which parts are or aren’t MIM. It does use MIM for various components, particularly small parts. The cylinder stop/bolt, cylinder latch, transfer bar, etc. are MIM on mine. In my opinion Colt has made intelligent use of MIM by using it on parts well-suited to that manufacturing technique, and the process itself is done well. They show no signs of shrinkage and excellent dimensional stability. It’s MIM done right, and in the right applications.

@precisionmarksman5761 Год назад

Would you say, that the action design of the new Python is a more efficiently engineered one, than the old Python design? Smoother, better lockup, durability etc??

@ColterBrog Год назад

I don’t have a ton of experience with the older Pythons, but in my opinion based on what I know the new Python is more efficient, more robust, and definitely easier to work on. It’s really a necessary change from the aspect of actually being able to bring the revolver to market. The old design was much more dependent on skilled fitters. The new design is based around proven concepts that lend themselves well to modern manufacturing. The precision of the manufacturing available now, combined with the design choices, results in a very smooth revolver that is accessible to more people.

@garylewis3641 Год назад

Excellent explanation of the Colt action but I can't really explain to myself why the s&w is different, it has the same parts. Why wouldn't it be the same way?

@ColterBrog Год назад

S&W is actually quite different. You’re of course correct that the two different brands have the same general parts, but the way those parts actually interact shows distinct differences in design. S&W uses a leaf mainspring to drive the hammer, while Colt uses a V-spring that acts as both the mainspring and the trigger spring. S&W’s rebound slide for trigger reset and a hammer rebounding safety is totally unlike the Colt design. Their safety mechanisms are designed with what are essentially opposite concepts. The video linked below might explain this better as it compares the two designs side-by-side. I think you’ll notice they do appear similar, but work differently. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Y5yJx2pwk-s.html

@garylewis3641 Год назад

@@ColterBrog ok thanks!

@garylewis3641 Год назад

I think I figured out that like you say the parts interact differently, the rebound system of s&w doesn't put as much tension on the hand or pawl keeping the cylinder tight!

@ColterBrog Год назад

@@garylewis3641 Exactly. S&W’s rebound slide ultimately stops rearward movement of the trigger, which causes the hand to basically just stop wherever it stops in that movement and the cylinder stop sits in the recess without tension. Colt’s design stops the trigger through a linkage of trigger>pawl>ratchet>cylinder recess>bolt>frame to where everything is tensioned by the trigger pull occurring and is braced in place at the moment of firing. It actually took me quite a bit of studying the mechanism (during the course of trying to assist Matt with the mechanical details of his animation) to fully understand exactly what is happening. I kept thinking I was missing something, that surely the design isn’t *that* ingenious, complex, and precise… but it definitely seems so as I can find no other explanation.

@garylewis3641 Год назад

@@ColterBrog I like most people favored the s&w but I have a new respect for Colts action. You are a very smart young man, keep it up!

@saltsea9499 Год назад

*I have already sent my python back to colt for repairs.* I have a python that when using double action is failing to rotate the cylinder completely and it will also fail to lock-up the cylinder. When it fails to rotate the cylinder to the next cartridge it will fail to lock-up. After this has occurred the cylinder will rotate to the next cartridge, sometimes it will free spin. If I release the trigger it will fire in single action semi-reliably. If I fire it in double action again it is unreliable if the gun will fire or not. What are your thoughts on to what this could be causing this?

@ColterBrog Год назад

Could be the side plate being loose. Colt had some issues with that early in production. It causes the pawl to walk and not properly engage the ratchet. I’d really have to see it to make a better guess beyond that known issue.

@saltsea9499 Год назад

@@ColterBrog it will be interesting to hear the results of colt's inspection. You have a solid video with some great info to share, keep up the great work.

@saltsea9499 11 месяцев назад

@@ColterBrog Colt's repair order said the hand was adjusted, and is on its way back.