I bought a Python new in 1973 4" Blue for $350. In 1978 I changed the barrel to 6". I still have it and shoot it. Best handgun I ever bought. The only problem I ever had was the firing ping would stick in the winter until my brain realized "stop using grease" and use light gun oil.

I've got one made in '57( blue,4") and a 6" made in "72,. Fantastic revolvers, very reliable and accurate. Have handled ( but not shot) one of the new ones,and you're correct,the action doesn't"stack" like the older ones. The current production one in 3" is on the list for a future edc. Love the Colts!

I've only shot the 4 inch all these years it feels the best in hand for me . I was offered 6500.00 for the 2 1/2 inch a few years back. My grandson will get it when he 25,I probably won't be around when he's 25 but I can imagine his reaction when he gets the whole collection of 50 yrs.worth fine old peices.The 4 inch has fired 6257 Rds if .357 and 3468 rds of .38's. Yes I keep count of all the rds I fire ,in my guns except the .22's. The new Pythons will work out for many people,but the action and fit of the old can't be beat .

I save my allowance and brought Colt Python in 6" barrel in May 1978 and I love the gun and keep it for 47 years. Colt is expensive firearms and I have a friend who was a Gunmaker when I was working and living in Connecticut. I heard the rumor from some ex Connecticut resident that Colt had outsources the works to South America Company to save the cost of production on reintroduced model including Python, Colt M-1903 automatic and Police Police Positive Revolver. I have been collecting only old Colt both Automatic and Wheel gun and I can tell the different in quality and feels on original and outsources work products!

Just purchased a new 3" Python. I'm impressed. I've wanted a Python since I was a kid back in the Seventies, but I couldn't afford one back then. There is no way I can afford one of the 3" Pythons that Colt made in the Eighties (those appear to be selling north of $15,000!). As it is the Python is the most expensive revolver I've ever purchased and I'm 55 years old and I've been shooting since 1980. For what it's worth I was told that the serial number and bar code were placed on the side of the frame to meet legal requirements of different countries that Colt exports to. Sounds plausible to me. Good video. Lots of common sense.

Thanks for the video. I can see why people may prefer one over the other. I fully appreciate the hand work on the older models. I like the great job Colt did on the new model. I haven’t seen an older Python in several years. I also like the hammer on the older Python, it reminds me of an old single action cowboy pistol. Great video!

Useful info, thanks for posting!

This is a great video because in my opnion every you say is correct. A common since review of New vs old colts. Great job. Thank you.

Thanks for this comparison. I bought my first Python, a 6” 2020 model a few months after they came out. A buddy of mine has an original 4” in royal blue. The major difference between the two guns is that I can shoot mine, while his lives in a gun sock in his safe. I have never had the light primer strike problem, but then I don’t feed it cheap ammo. I probably will, at some point, replace that “loose” rear sight, but it doesn’t move enough to really bother me.

I have all three of the new model (i in each bbl length) and a 42 year old 4 inch model. I prefer them all ! :)

The 2020 is so much better than the old! New and improved.

Terry, thank you for the video. Maybe it's a curse, but I have owned back when and NONE of them are the same now, but your point is well taken. You made me take mine out of the safe and follow along with you. I certainly agree with your statement that if you don't use them, it's a dirty shame!

Great video thank you.

Nice, waiting for a SS old and new in 6 inch with all factory grips and sights.

so the new one has the smoother double action... I think thats the selling point for me. Congratulations to those two AWESOME Revolvers... Now on my next range trips I gotta figure out if its gonna be 4 or 6 inch.... Thank you for the video

Thanks for a very good video. I fell in love with a friend's Python back in the '70s, but I would take a new one in a second if my wallet agreed with me. You hit the nail on the head - people don't like change. (And I'm not excluding myself, of course. 😉) Remember the roar when Jeep's headlights became square? Same thing happened when the Corvette's taillights did the same thing.

I've always wanted a python and am very glad they came back to the market. I'm also glad that i didnt buy a vintage one, because id be less prone to actually using it as a woods gun. I appreciate the new hammer profile on the new ones.

Great comparisons! I'll take the new 2020 for the following: 1- Newly designed internal lockwork, reduced amount of parts ( less friction) etc 2-Beefed up top strap (30%) durability. 3- Less stacking with "Double Action"

I like to say if you want a 357, there are a lot of options. But if you want a Python, nothing else will scratch that itch. I've got three of them now.

my fave magnum revolver. I don't shoot guns , but i have good memories of this revolver in the Half-life video games and the City Hunter animated series. We will no ends to see that gun once again in media

Beautiful guns. Just picked up a 5” barrel today. What do you use to polish yours?

I recently purchased the new python no shots fired yet. But always liked & wanted one. I am aware of the initial issues it had at the time of release which is common with cars even when they are first released. Just curious as if the new python still has any small issues apart from the sights? Thanks

Really love your videos quick question i have a 1977 colt python blued 4 inch never been shot any ideas what its worth thanks

I ordered a blued Python 4" from my LGS. When the stainless was introduced 4 years ago they had 40 prepaid on a waiting list. I ordered mine two weeks ago and I'm the only one who has pre-ordered. I guess the shine wore off with the stainless even though the public cried like a baby for the blued and yet orders so far are flat.

You make good points. I have a new Python too and it's fine. The old ones are are nice, but who wants to pay for it? The new ones are laser marking, not rollmarks BTW.

When it comes down to the old Python and the new..I haven't owned either one, at least not yet. I'd be equally happy with either one. But I would have to go with the new. I wouldn't care to pay much more than $1,500. I never had a 357 before. I'm eager to get this gun and try it out..Ive always liked revolvers.

Of the new Pythons, believe I do like the 4.25" best, but then I see a 6" barrel version. Sigh, i'll probably end up with both a 4.25" and a 6" one day. 😆 I do wish Colt had resesed that vent at the barrel, like the old Pythons though. Breaks up the lines of the barrel, underlug, and vent more. Instead of one flat slab at the muzzle.

The only thing I didn’t like about the new python was the sight and I did what you did I put some Wilson combat sights on it I like the look and feel of my new python

What is the best .357 magnum bullet to purchase for a revolver? Ie: 125 grain JHP or what ? Where can I purchase a set of the wood & ivory grips like you have for a Colt Python ? TY

What do you think of the Kimber K6s?I have three Pythons one of which is an Elite out of the custom shop The Kimber is just as good in every respect and cost around $1000.

Biggest differences to me is the hammer spur and cylinder direction markings are much different I will stick with my old pythons for the time being

Hate the Barcode/SN location agreed. I have a blue one coming shortly. Anyone have the bluing come off with Holster wear? which model wilson sight did u put on it?

My first Python was Blue and I bought it & a 1911 Cold Cup .NM.45 together for $125.00 EACH New in around 1965? AND they had just gone up $5.00 each! No Blue to beat it!

At 9:40, your older Python looks like it has a timing issue…???? I’ve bought two 4.25” and one 3” new Pythons, and they’ve been great. Nine less parts, along with factory support can’t be beat. I have two Colt King Cobra revolvers, and they’ve been great as well. The WC sight is a must have. Z👍👍👍👍

Can I go back and purchase a new '70's Python and 1911 45? Please?

Great video and very informative. Would you please tell us what company makes the grips you have on the new Python, Bad MF !

I'll take the old one in blue thank you. Late 1970s to the early 80s. That's the one I used to going through the police academy

Where can I get the "Bad Mother Fucker" wood grips?

I like old-type PYTHON revolver. (^^)

Love mine new one u going pay but like my old man said u work hard and life is too short Injoy while it last bless 🙏

The new Colts are very nice pistols. In all honesty, they are probably better in many respects than the old ones. I still like the old ones better, but I know nearly everything, with respect to high quality firearms, has improved since then. Thanks for the video.

I have an old blue 4 inch , not as pretty but has soul.

When I open up the cylinder on my brand new Python and spin it, it makes absolutely 0 noise none whatsoever silky smooth.. so not sure why yours sounds like that??…

mine is a 6" blue made in 69 The first thing that is not me is.... stainless.. don't like the look of stainless. I prefer polished stainess over matt but no... I want blue or nickel. I do a little plating as a hobby and there is a huge difference. I have polished a 629 and love the gun but it is not nickel. so far as wear.. It is greatly exaggerated but there is some truth to it. Back in the day there were a lot of revolver competitions. All involved fast da work. so guys practiced with live ammo or dry fire... fast DA work. Nothing harder on the lockwork of a revolver than fast DA work. Every brand of revolver treated that way went out of time eventually but with dry fire? These guys were doing fast DA work 10-20 thousand times. Slow DA or SA and a Python would last several lifetimes before needing some work. Mine is near 99% but I shoot it all the time. Rarely fast DA... Besides the blue.... when I put mine side by side with a new one it is pretty obvious my old one is somehow more.... elegant? But.... If I didn't have my old one I would buy a new one You can nickel plate over stainless! not easy tho.

buy it shoot it enjoy it. Damn well said

My 2024 8 inch python shoots as good as it looks

I couldn't agree more with the "safe queen" being a waste. Guns are meant to be shot, and if you clean it, it's built to handle it; that's literally what it was built to do.

I heard it click into place 😅

$1,500 for a revolver that needs a $125 replacement rear sight 🤯 Compare the new Colts with the Mayodan made Marlins. No the new Marlins aren’t cheap, but they are as good as or better than the older ones.

"Which gun is yours?" "The one that says Bad Mother Fucker on it..."

The hammer sucks on the new along with the trigger. I'll keep my 2 1/2 ,4 and 6 inch blued . If I couldn't have an old issue I'd by a GP100.

I'LL GIVE YOU A THUMBS UP ON THE QUALITY OF YOUR VIDEO/NOT ON THE NEW PYTHONS!!!!! I WAITED UNTIL COLT WAS SUPPOSED TO HAVE FIXED THEM AND BOUGHT A GEN II PYTHON (IT HAS THE PROOF MARKS ON THE CRANE). THE TRIGGER ON MINE IS VERY GRITTY. ITS NEVER FTF (500 RNDS) BUT THE TRIGGER IS HORRABLE AND IT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE FIXED!!!!! MY OLD COLTS/ S & W 686/ OTHER RELVOLVERS/ MY SEMI-AUTO PISTOLS ALL HAVE BETTER TRIGGERS IN THEM!!!!! YOU KINDA SOUND LIKE A FAN BOY, I'M NOT, I COLLECT AND SHOOT MY FIREARMS. I WAS HOPING THAT THE TRIGGER WOULD SMOOTH OUT AFTER 500+ RNDS, BUT IT HAS'NT!!!!! I GUESS THAT I'LL HAVE TO GO THRU THE HASSLE OF SENDING BACK A HIGH DOLLER FIREARM TO FIX SOME POOR WORKMANSHIP AND A WARRENTY PROBLEM!!!!!!

The new ones are junk. Sad.