Comments on: Colt’s 3 New Revolvers – Meet the Kodiak, Grizzly and Viper – NRAAM

By: Jeffrey G Locke

Jeffrey G Locke — Wed, 22 May 2024 03:23:32 +0000

In reply to Ronald Fogel. I only see these new models and they only come in stainless steel. But Colt is making a blued steel Colt Python model using the 2020 design.

By: Ronald Fogel

Ronald Fogel — Mon, 20 May 2024 21:50:41 +0000

Do they come in a blue finish & different barrel sizes?

By: jwtaylor

jwtaylor — Mon, 20 May 2024 20:10:20 +0000

In reply to Dan Zimmerman.

And this one from SNW
https://www.shootingnewsweekly.com/2024/03/21/gun-review-colt-python-combat-elite-revolver/

By: Jeffrey G Locke

Jeffrey G Locke — Mon, 20 May 2024 19:50:52 +0000

I believe the Colt Kodiak 4.25 ported barrel with two vents on the rib in six rounds of 44 magnum and unfluted cylinder may be the concept revolver to purchase. With the 2020 Python action with fewer parts but using the tried and true leaf spring power this is a Showroom ready firearm to USE!!! Just upgrade the rear sight with the aftermarket Wilson Combat offering and you are DONE!!!

By: Norm Sharp

Norm Sharp — Mon, 20 May 2024 09:42:13 +0000

In reply to DesertDude. S&W's aren't what they used to be. I love the older S&Ws but the new ones aren't that great. Rugers are over-built. But they still don't have the double action trigger of the Smiths or Colts. Recently, I've been buying Colts and so far, they have been worth the money.

By: Dale Baker

Dale Baker — Mon, 20 May 2024 08:07:33 +0000

I have the new 6” python and it’s a very nice weapon, that being said it’s definitely not a classic. The rear sight is lose and needs replaced or shimmered and that shouldn’t be with the price of them , aside from that they shoot nice .

By: Robert

Robert — Mon, 20 May 2024 02:34:12 +0000

In reply to DesertDude. The trigger pull on a Colt out of the box is equivalent to a S&W that has had a mild action job done on it. Out of the box the trigger pull is smoother and lighter than an out of the box new S&W.

By: Geoff "I'm getting too old for this shit" PR

Geoff "I'm getting too old for this shit" PR — Sat, 18 May 2024 22:33:45 +0000

In reply to Zhang.

“This one looks like a sad potmetal copy.”

That was my *EXACT* first impression. The chrome-plated Zinc pot-metal cap gun I had in the late1960s as a kid (and still wish I had).

Dan fessed-up, it was an iPhone pic, not his usual camera, so that kinda explains it, I’ll check one out in-person for myself…

By: Geoff "I'm getting too old for this shit" PR

Geoff "I'm getting too old for this shit" PR — Sat, 18 May 2024 22:26:49 +0000

In reply to LKB.

I’m familiar with the Dan Wesson’s, in particular, the .357s, very nicely-made revolvers, and the kit of barrels they came with.

I’m kinda missing the SuperRedhawk 7-inch .44mag milled for scope rings I once has before life imploded in the early 00s. Looking in my cleaning box not long back, I discovered the matching scope rings looking very lonely, so I’m thinking of the longer-barreled version (10 inch?) as a reunion piece.

What impressed me the most about firing that gun was that I could physically-feel the concussive blast traveling through my teeth, front-to-back as I touched one off. Nice *BOOM*…

By: LampOfDiogenes

LampOfDiogenes — Sat, 18 May 2024 19:51:05 +0000

In reply to Dan Zimmerman. Dan, Do yourself a favor, and find a friend who has an original Python (I prefer the 6" barrel, but the 4" shoots nice, too). GREAT gun, GREAT trigger, and just flat beautiful. I remain to be convinced that the modern iterations are worth the premium price. Lots of people making some pretty nice wheelguns, right now. Colt wants a lot of money for the cachet of the name. I am skeptical they are delivering the old quality that justifies the price.