The New Colt Python will be revealed at SHOT Show 2020! Old vs. New

[Crusader17]

UHOH!!
both hickok45 and GoldenWebb on YouTube have a video with the new python. Both have the same occasional problem where the action runs but the cylinder doesn’t turn....

glad I didn’t just buy one at 500-1000 over MSRP. I still want one but may wait to hear what the response is from Colt. It’s possible that they got the two bad ones out of batch but I need to see this play out a little longer. I want one that is right.

 

[Indynic]

UHOH!!
both hickok45 and GoldenWebb on YouTube have a video with the new python. Both have the same occasional problem where the action runs but the cylinder doesn’t turn....

glad I didn’t just buy one at 500-1000 over MSRP. I still want one but may wait to hear what the response is from Colt. It’s possible that they got the two bad ones out of batch but I need to see this play out a little longer. I want one that is right.

What strikes odd to me is that in both videos, both cylinders stopped turning, but then somehow they begin to work again & everything seems fine. I wonder if it’s a lack of lubrication issue, where the paw is sticking due to being too dry.

 

[JHB]

Lack of lube or tolerance stack up causing the pawl to bind.

 

[BE Mike]

UHOH!!
both hickok45 and GoldenWebb on YouTube have a video with the new python. Both have the same occasional problem where the action runs but the cylinder doesn’t turn....

glad I didn’t just buy one at 500-1000 over MSRP. I still want one but may wait to hear what the response is from Colt. It’s possible that they got the two bad ones out of batch but I need to see this play out a little longer. I want one that is right.

If this were during double-action shooting, it sounds like it could be short stroking. This wouldn't be uncommon for someone used to shooting S&W revolvers. I'll have to watch the video.

 

[drillsgt]

If this were during double-action shooting, it sounds like it could be short stroking. This wouldn't be uncommon for someone used to shooting S&W revolvers. I'll have to watch the video.

That's what I thought too but it looks like it first did it with single action, as pointed out likely the pawl sticking for some reason.

 

[Dead Duck]

If this were during double-action shooting, it sounds like it could be short stroking. This wouldn't be uncommon for someone used to shooting S&W revolvers. I'll have to watch the video.

Short Stroking? That just sounds awful.
Thank God I will never have that problem.



Well, I finally got mine and I couldn't be happier.

Oh wait.... That's not a Python..... That's not even a Colt....
Well, at least this one actually shoots and the action is REAL buttery smooth. Not like that lump of Parkay you guys are fondling over.

 

[BE Mike]

That's what I thought too but it looks like it first did it with single action, as pointed out likely the pawl sticking for some reason.

After watching the video, I agree. Looks like either the pawl is sticking or worn to the point of failure. It could actually have broken to a degree. Colt revolvers have, in the past, been considered a bit fragile in that area, i.e. timing. I would hate the old brand to die out, but I have little sympathy with the management of Colt, especially in the way that they have treated private civilians. Dead Duck looks like he has found a superior replacement!

 

[88E30M50]

I’m really hoping that Colt gets this right. I’m no Colt fanboy but I do want to see them turn out a good Python if for no other reason than I hate to see a company try to build a desirable gun and stumble in the process.

 

[Vanguard.45]

While it seems the new guns are having a couple of "teething" issues, they seem to be pretty solid and the triggers, by reputation, seem to be better than the originals!

Colt is going to sell a lot of these!

 

[Dead Duck]

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[drillsgt]

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If they're afraid to post the price it's probably too much.

 

[HKFaninCarmel]

I’ve been casually calling all of the stores in the North Indy area up through Noblesville. Nothing yet. Although I think I want to wait on the 4.25”

 

[VulpesForge]

These have been having all sorts of problems and colt new about them before they released them. Light strikes and failures to rotate on top of cosmetic issues and poor crowns. Definitely save your money and wait for version 2 or the recall where colt takes them back and makes them how they advertised (functioning). One of the more extreme failures where the cylinder fails to rotate can actually be seen in the colt video here (https://youtu.be/u9erYCGjmi0?t=100) Timestamp is 1:40 - 1:45. Lower the running speed to 1/2 or so and watch the guy in the camo jacket pull the trigger 5 times and the cylinder only rotates 4.

 

[VulpesForge]

Small update, Goldenwebb released a video stating Colt may be recalling from the distributor his shop bought the one he has from. Completely conjecture until they release a statement or more distributors can verify, but there's hope Colt might be doing the right thing after doing the wrong thing...

 

[Indynic]

Goldenwebb is a joker that can’t even safely handle a firearm. I don’t trust a word out of his mouth.

 

[jy951]

I heard they were all being recalled also from a local gun dealer.

 

[drillsgt]

I'm sure it'll get sorted out, i'm still going to buy one. It's a brand new gun it's not unheard of to discover some issues. Sig had the P320 and then the early issues with the P365, Glock had issues as well, remember the 17M, even S&W when they introduced the 586/686 had a recall on the first ones.

 

[Hookeye]

1st run of anything is risky. Goldenwebb is a tw*t.
Ill buy a new Python when it gets sorted out.

MSRP is 1500. Heard dealer is 1250.

It aint the old Python. No kidding. And the new Corvette aint the old Corvette.

People are friggin stoopid.

Vent rib stainless 357. Get the new Python or buy a Taurus.

Its just a .357.
Not a bad looking one either.

Intend to shoot the crap out of one.

 

[Dead Duck]

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[Ingomike]

CDNN on Gun Broker and Holy ****!

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It is just stupid that a manufacturer would put this off so long giving a market what they want. Reviews from the show seem pretty positive.