Are Colt Pythons good?

Are Colt Pythons good?

The new Python is a good handgun. I own a good number of Colt revolvers and do not hoard them or keep them as collector’s items. The new Colt is a shooter’s gun and perhaps the best revolver Colt has ever manufactured…..357 Magnum.

When did they stop making Colt Pythons?

1990
It was discontinued by 1990 and briefly offered as a “Custom Shop” model afterward. A Python Target model was made for several years in .

How strong is a Colt Python?

All the steel and wood indeed made for a hefty firearm: the Python weighed two pounds, six ounces unloaded, a full ten ounces heavier than an unloaded Glock 17. But while the Glock 17 is restricted to nine-millimeter ammunition, the Python can fire both lighter . 38 Special rounds and . 357 Magnum rounds.

Are Colt Pythons rare?

Documented Experimental Colt Python Double Action Collector Firearms in Extremely Rare.

Is a 357 magnum more powerful than a 9mm?

357 Magnum in general has higher muzzle velocity. This faster speed comes despite the fact that it generally packs a larger bullet than the 9mm Luger, as a heavier projectile (assuming all other factors are the same) will have a slower speed.

How much is a Colt Python gun?

COLT PYTHON pistol PRICE AND HISTORICAL VALUE A COLT PYTHON pistol is currently worth an average price of $1,958.50 new and $1,431.56 used .

Why is it important to know the serial number of a colt?

While the serial numbers have no impact on field performance, they allow people to trace the origin of the guns. That being said, it’s rather hard to extract key information from serial numbers if you lack experience and knowledge. The same thing could be said about Colt serial numbers.

Why did Colt change the trigger on the Python?

Whilst the trigger was integral for the original Python, in the new version Colt has greatly reduced the number of parts that are taking place in the trigger action. This simplified mechanism makes it a more reliable gun, and vastly improves the general maintenance of the gun too.

Is the new Colt Python a better revolver?

In the 40,000 trigger pulls that Colt carried out in testing this new Python, the pull scans showed lighter trigger pull weights, less friction, and increased consistency for an all-round stronger and better revolver.