Why is the Python considered to be top of the line in revolvers?
- Thread starter Doug.38PR
- Start date
I need to know so I won't shoot my Python too much and ruin it. Thanks... Ultima-Ratio
Moderator
Delicate Snake Guns
Yeppers, bought mine back 63ish ands wore it out then rebuilt and again and again. Soft steel! I finally hardchromed the thing which really helped the metal peening.
BTW, show ONE freaking competiter in IDPA or IPSC using a butter soft Colt!
Yeppers, bought mine back 63ish ands wore it out then rebuilt and again and again. Soft steel! I finally hardchromed the thing which really helped the metal peening.
BTW, show ONE freaking competiter in IDPA or IPSC using a butter soft Colt!
Ratio
It really depends what a person needs in a gun. I just bought my Python. I didn't need it. It's my generations revolver and I have always wanted one. So I recently turned 70 and got one.
As for the action...It may be at one end of the spectrum with the Ruger at the other end. I'll take the action in my Python anytime, with my SW29-2 coming in a close second.
Oh, I don't think I'll be doing any competitive shooting anytime soon, except maybe against some of the other old farts at the range. Been there, done that, had a good time.
It really depends what a person needs in a gun. I just bought my Python. I didn't need it. It's my generations revolver and I have always wanted one. So I recently turned 70 and got one.
As for the action...It may be at one end of the spectrum with the Ruger at the other end. I'll take the action in my Python anytime, with my SW29-2 coming in a close second.
Oh, I don't think I'll be doing any competitive shooting anytime soon, except maybe against some of the other old farts at the range. Been there, done that, had a good time.
Boss Spearman
New member
Colts in general are way overpriced. I like the saying: "People who are collectors buy Pythons. People who like to shoot their guns by Smiths and Rugers."
I agree with that 100%. You're paying way too much money for a gun that has the Colt name stamped on it, and they don't hold up like the others do.
I agree with that 100%. You're paying way too much money for a gun that has the Colt name stamped on it, and they don't hold up like the others do.
You are certainly free to believe that.
Shooters buy Pythons, too.
"BTW, show ONE freaking competiter in IDPA or IPSC using a butter soft Colt!"
Jeez, everybody knows it wasn't designed as a gamer's gun, it's a freaking target pistol that works just fine as a defensive sidearm.
John
Shooters buy Pythons, too.
"BTW, show ONE freaking competiter in IDPA or IPSC using a butter soft Colt!"
Jeez, everybody knows it wasn't designed as a gamer's gun, it's a freaking target pistol that works just fine as a defensive sidearm.
John
Hi dfariswheel:
What about the scuttlebutt that the old Colts were hand fitted because the machinery dated back to the colonel's day and was so clapped out it could no longer be calibrated to make truly interchangeable parts a la Eli Whitney?
It sounds plausible to me because Colt himself believed in interchangeable parts, or so I remember reading. Thanks!
What about the scuttlebutt that the old Colts were hand fitted because the machinery dated back to the colonel's day and was so clapped out it could no longer be calibrated to make truly interchangeable parts a la Eli Whitney?
It sounds plausible to me because Colt himself believed in interchangeable parts, or so I remember reading. Thanks!
Yes, the Python is the best production revolver!
1)I'm like Bullrock, in that I'm getting up in years, had alot of different makes of guns. All of these guns had good points, average points, and bad points about them(But, I loved them all for different reasons)! These were all good guns-but.................................just not in the same "League" as a mighty fine Colt Python!!!!
2)Although "Love" is one thing................."Desire" is something else all together! For instance, now that I'm getting up in years(aka an old "Coot"!)I'm like Bullrock, in that I had always "Dreamed" about owning a Python(Someday?)but never felt like I could afford it! Well, I finally satisfied this "Desire" by purchasing the following pictured Python's recently! Despite any negative comments about the PYTHON's, all I can say, is that it was truly worth it to own what I believe to be "The jewel of the nile"(So to speak!)!
3)The first picture is my "First love", the Ruger Security-Sixes! The next pictures represent my long term, "Heart's desire", as follows:
1)I'm like Bullrock, in that I'm getting up in years, had alot of different makes of guns. All of these guns had good points, average points, and bad points about them(But, I loved them all for different reasons)! These were all good guns-but.................................just not in the same "League" as a mighty fine Colt Python!!!!
2)Although "Love" is one thing................."Desire" is something else all together! For instance, now that I'm getting up in years(aka an old "Coot"!)I'm like Bullrock, in that I had always "Dreamed" about owning a Python(Someday?)but never felt like I could afford it! Well, I finally satisfied this "Desire" by purchasing the following pictured Python's recently! Despite any negative comments about the PYTHON's, all I can say, is that it was truly worth it to own what I believe to be "The jewel of the nile"(So to speak!)!
3)The first picture is my "First love", the Ruger Security-Sixes! The next pictures represent my long term, "Heart's desire", as follows:
Jack Malloy
New member
Uh,
Because they are?
Pythons shoot high velocity rounds better than S&Ws because S&W barrells are designed for the old .38 round from the early part of the last century.
My python is so accurate its hard to miss when shooting it.
I think part of that is the barrell and the other part is the action. its smooth and hand honed.
The gun is also so well balanced that in the hand, it feels like a K frame. My L frames are balanced like bricks with handles on them.
Its definitely worth paying extra for, if you want an accurate, reliable gun that handles like a K frame but soaks up recoil like an L frame.
Also it has a one piece barrel. None of that cheapo two peice barrel with sleeve crap.....
Because they are?
Pythons shoot high velocity rounds better than S&Ws because S&W barrells are designed for the old .38 round from the early part of the last century.
My python is so accurate its hard to miss when shooting it.
I think part of that is the barrell and the other part is the action. its smooth and hand honed.
The gun is also so well balanced that in the hand, it feels like a K frame. My L frames are balanced like bricks with handles on them.
Its definitely worth paying extra for, if you want an accurate, reliable gun that handles like a K frame but soaks up recoil like an L frame.
Also it has a one piece barrel. None of that cheapo two peice barrel with sleeve crap.....
progunner1957
Moderator
Pythons are the king!!
IMHO, Pythons are the most beautiful revolver ever built. They are as well made as they are beautiful, with a level of craftsmanship that is unmatched in today's revolvers.
In the days of my misspent youth, I owned a 6" blued Python. Being young and really dumb, I traded it off; I have been kicking myself ever since.
It is ironic and sad that on the Python's 50th anniversary, Colt is no longer building them.
IMHO, Pythons are the most beautiful revolver ever built. They are as well made as they are beautiful, with a level of craftsmanship that is unmatched in today's revolvers.
In the days of my misspent youth, I owned a 6" blued Python. Being young and really dumb, I traded it off; I have been kicking myself ever since.
It is ironic and sad that on the Python's 50th anniversary, Colt is no longer building them.
Well this must be kismet progunner1957,
We are in total agreement on an issue I am the proud owner of 4 pythons, 2 blue unfired, 1 blue mint, one I recently sent to colt for re-nickeling that looks like new again and I have to break down and shoot it. I like S&W revolvers, and I know the old pythons are expensive, but there is really nothing like a python for real revolver fans who appreciate a well made gun. I wouldn't even compare the S&W's to Colts, two different animals, and to put down either for some petty bias is foolish. I have a mint S&W model 27-2 that is an amazing gun, expensive too, but to say its better then the python, or vice versa isn't fair of honest to either gun.
My re-nickeled Python
We are in total agreement on an issue
I am the proud owner of 4 pythons, 2 blue unfired, 1 blue mint, one I recently sent to colt for re-nickeling that looks like new again and I have to break down and shoot it. I like S&W revolvers, and I know the old pythons are expensive, but there is really nothing like a python for real revolver fans who appreciate a well made gun. I wouldn't even compare the S&W's to Colts, two different animals, and to put down either for some petty bias is foolish. I have a mint S&W model 27-2 that is an amazing gun, expensive too, but to say its better then the python, or vice versa isn't fair of honest to either gun.My re-nickeled Python
Last edited:
Boss Spearman
New member
An owner of a local gun shop here in Indy used to work at Smith and Wesson. While he was there they tested a Smith (not sure which model) a Python, and a gp100 with the hottest hand loaded .357 rounds they could produce.
The Python was the first gun to blow up on them. The barrel could not handle the loads. The Smith blew up next, and they never could get the gp100 to fail.
I'm sure there are people here who won't believe the story. However I don't doubt the guy because he carries all 3 brands in his store, so he wasn't just trying to sell one.
I'd take a Python if someone gave it to me, but I'll never pay money for one.
The Python was the first gun to blow up on them. The barrel could not handle the loads. The Smith blew up next, and they never could get the gp100 to fail.
I'm sure there are people here who won't believe the story. However I don't doubt the guy because he carries all 3 brands in his store, so he wasn't just trying to sell one.
I'd take a Python if someone gave it to me, but I'll never pay money for one.
