How a Revolver Cylinder Stop Works ft. New Colt Python 

Thank you!

Thanks for the compliment and the comment. I appreciate it.

@@ColterBrog Welcome

It’s definitely true when you look at early firearms. They hadn’t yet developed simple ways to do tasks, so they had to resort to complex mechanisms. Simple is difficult to design.

@@ColterBrog Evolution usually simplifies things.

As soon as I get a day off to edit the video there will be another explanation of Python mechanics intended to correspond to the excellent animation by Matt Rittman. You should definitely check his video out if you like this stuff.

I agree, It’s a good design. Very well laid out.

I do need to find a plastic pokey. Definitely would improve the channel. Sometimes I think people will get tired of revolver videos- but I’m proven wrong every time I release one.

If it’s a new model Python, probably fairly easy if you can get the part. It seems like all of Colt’s fitting is done at the pawl, and it just tensions against the cylinder stop at full trigger travel. I would speculate that a drop-in replacement is likely. My understanding of S&W revolvers, to the contrary, is that they are fitted so you’d potentially need to be prepared to assess the indexing of the cylinder and make adjustments as necessary. So, in short, they can be replaced but it might take a bit of skilled fitting from someone with experience.

@@ColterBrog thank you for the feedback I really appreciate it I'll definitely consider this information safety first! And I'll definitely pass this information. again very helpful thank you so much. 🙏

The old Python and Detective Special are different. The type you see here is similar in concept to the Trooper Mk3, as well as various S&W and Taurus models.

That’s a little odd. II think I might consult with Colt on that if it’s still in warranty.

You mean to use the revolver in single-action? Same thing. Moving the hammer back causes the trigger to also pivot. The cylinder stop functions in the same way.

@@ColterBrog Oh well, thank you very much

2020 Colt Python Disassembly (Part 1 of 2) ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-n5IoP8WJeqg.html

2020 Colt Python Cylinder Removal, Disassembly, and Reassembly ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-gRADYQymhho.html

Particularly that second link should show exactly what you need. It does require a properly fitting screwdriver. The slot is very thin, long, and a bit shallow. Normal screwdrivers will damage the screw.

@@ColterBrog i meant when you want to reload

@@Mister_Marcin ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-3_IL8BK2b70.html It’s the cylinder latch, sometimes called the thumb piece. It’s on the left side of the revolver aft of the cylinder. On a Python it releases the cylinder when drawn to the rear.

How so? That’s a very normal method of operating a cylinder stop.