Happy Birthday to me - Colt Python
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We were shooting my brother's python last week.
Two years ago I loaded some 148 gr Remington wadcutter hollow base bullets in 38 Special target brass with 2.9 gr Bullseye and seated almost flush with the case mouth.
He shot tiny tiny groups.
Shown in the pic from last week is him shooting full house 357 mag loads with 158 gr JHP and 2400.
He was not getting small groups.
Two years ago I loaded some 148 gr Remington wadcutter hollow base bullets in 38 Special target brass with 2.9 gr Bullseye and seated almost flush with the case mouth.
He shot tiny tiny groups.
Shown in the pic from last week is him shooting full house 357 mag loads with 158 gr JHP and 2400.
He was not getting small groups.
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joe-lumber
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I never owned a Python but I loved to handle the ones that my brother owned. The double action trigger was like glass, which I loved. I owned S&W's and the trigger was never that good. Should have purchased one before the price went to the $2000 range. Poor me!
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aarondhgraham
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Happy Birthday,,,
Happy Birthday,,,
To a man who knows how to choose a birthday present.
Aarond
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Happy Birthday,,,
To a man who knows how to choose a birthday present.
Aarond
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dakota1911
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I got one when Colt was still selling them. Of course it is a SS Elite, but my wife said buy it for my birthday years ago.
Replacement grips?
Gentlemen, now that I have my Python for about a month and took it to 3-4 range sessions running about 300 rounds through it including a box of hot Magnums I am coming to a conclusion that I don't like the original stocks too much. They are "Ok", but not as comfortable as original stocks I have on my SW (Models 17&66).
In particular Python stocks have checkering sticking out a little, if you know what I mean. It seems that because of that when I fire a Python for extended period of time my right palm hurts by the end of the session. In comparison SW checkering is in line with the rest of the stocks and don't dig into my palm as much. And I can easily fire a few hundred rounds through my Model 66 and my shoulders get tired before my palm does...
Are there Python replacement grips out there that copy the shape and size of SW stocks? If so, can you please direct me to them? Thanks.
Gentlemen, now that I have my Python for about a month and took it to 3-4 range sessions running about 300 rounds through it including a box of hot Magnums I am coming to a conclusion that I don't like the original stocks too much. They are "Ok", but not as comfortable as original stocks I have on my SW (Models 17&66).
In particular Python stocks have checkering sticking out a little, if you know what I mean. It seems that because of that when I fire a Python for extended period of time my right palm hurts by the end of the session. In comparison SW checkering is in line with the rest of the stocks and don't dig into my palm as much. And I can easily fire a few hundred rounds through my Model 66 and my shoulders get tired before my palm does...
Are there Python replacement grips out there that copy the shape and size of SW stocks? If so, can you please direct me to them? Thanks.
micromontenegro
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Stock Python grips are the pits. There are many many good replacement ones. I particularly like Hogue wood Monogrips, and Pachmayr Presentation and Gripper Professionals.
This post is mostly for those, who want to own a Python, but for one reason or another do not have one yet. I will sound like I am bashing on Python a little, but I am not! I really like it and very happy to own it, however...
Today I took the Python to the range and shoot it side by side with my beloved Model 66. Yes, I know I am comparing apples to oranges, as 66 is a smaller frame. However, since both guns are 6-shots 38/357 caliber and both have 6" barrels, I felt that they are close enough to be compared. All observations below are just that - observations. No facts, no real data.
Trigger is where Python blows Model 66. Even though my 66 has Wolff's springs in it, Python still has an easier action. Of course it feels different from SW action altogether, but from the ease of pulling the trigger in DA Python wins. In SA both guns feel about the same. But even cocking the hammer on the Python feels "better" somehow. Also the trigger and hammer itself on the Python feel a little more comfortable.
Another aspect in which Python has a slight edge is a recoil. Shooting Magnum loads you can feel the difference right away with Python simply having less recoil then Model 66. But even with a regular 38 Special 158 grain bullets there is a bit of a difference. Not significant, but still... (that said, recoil in both guns is easily manageable)
From that point on Model 66 shines over Python. It is definitely more balanced gun. Some argue that extra barrel weight is needed for better aiming, but I simply don't see how it helps on the range. Perhaps for rapid fire, but not for simple target shooting. Model 66 definitely feels "better". To add to this matter (as I already mentioned above) - I seem to like stocks on 66 are more comfortable than Python's stocks.
Another area where I was surprised to see 66 having an edge over the Python is sights. Somehow sights on Model 66 are easier to use. May be because I am use to SW sights, I don't know. But I already took Python to the range 3 or 4 times before, so I should be use to Colt sights by now. But it seems that there is a little more open space on rear sight blade and it's easier to position the front sight in the middle on Model 66. On the Python it seems that with a correct aiming front sight takes almost entire opening in the rear sight. This makes aiming a harder, especially in low light.
Both guns were equally accurate, at least in my amateur hands. But overall I ended up feeling like, if I needed to grab a gun to protect my life, I think my choice would be SW K-Frame over the Python. Now, as I said in the beginning - I still like Python very much and glad I have it. Just a feeling that I am the coolest gun on the range already worth extra money I had to pay for it vs. comparable SW revolver. Add to it an exceptional trigger and that combo puts a smile on my face every time I shoot this gun. However those of you who do not own a Python (yet!) - take you time. It's not a magic or some kind of legend that is incomparable to everything else out there. It's just a very cool looking and well made gun that has certain extra value attached to it.
Again, just my thoughts, no facts...
Today I took the Python to the range and shoot it side by side with my beloved Model 66. Yes, I know I am comparing apples to oranges, as 66 is a smaller frame. However, since both guns are 6-shots 38/357 caliber and both have 6" barrels, I felt that they are close enough to be compared. All observations below are just that - observations. No facts, no real data.
Trigger is where Python blows Model 66. Even though my 66 has Wolff's springs in it, Python still has an easier action. Of course it feels different from SW action altogether, but from the ease of pulling the trigger in DA Python wins. In SA both guns feel about the same. But even cocking the hammer on the Python feels "better" somehow. Also the trigger and hammer itself on the Python feel a little more comfortable.
Another aspect in which Python has a slight edge is a recoil. Shooting Magnum loads you can feel the difference right away with Python simply having less recoil then Model 66. But even with a regular 38 Special 158 grain bullets there is a bit of a difference. Not significant, but still... (that said, recoil in both guns is easily manageable)
From that point on Model 66 shines over Python. It is definitely more balanced gun. Some argue that extra barrel weight is needed for better aiming, but I simply don't see how it helps on the range. Perhaps for rapid fire, but not for simple target shooting. Model 66 definitely feels "better". To add to this matter (as I already mentioned above) - I seem to like stocks on 66 are more comfortable than Python's stocks.
Another area where I was surprised to see 66 having an edge over the Python is sights. Somehow sights on Model 66 are easier to use. May be because I am use to SW sights, I don't know. But I already took Python to the range 3 or 4 times before, so I should be use to Colt sights by now. But it seems that there is a little more open space on rear sight blade and it's easier to position the front sight in the middle on Model 66. On the Python it seems that with a correct aiming front sight takes almost entire opening in the rear sight. This makes aiming a harder, especially in low light.
Both guns were equally accurate, at least in my amateur hands. But overall I ended up feeling like, if I needed to grab a gun to protect my life, I think my choice would be SW K-Frame over the Python. Now, as I said in the beginning - I still like Python very much and glad I have it. Just a feeling that I am the coolest gun on the range already worth extra money I had to pay for it vs. comparable SW revolver. Add to it an exceptional trigger and that combo puts a smile on my face every time I shoot this gun. However those of you who do not own a Python (yet!) - take you time. It's not a magic or some kind of legend that is incomparable to everything else out there. It's just a very cool looking and well made gun that has certain extra value attached to it.
Again, just my thoughts, no facts...
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