Will this gun save you from an alien invasion?! Empire PBF colt python upgrades.

Published on July 30, 2023
Duration: 13:59

This guide details the installation of an Empire PBF compensator and rail system onto a Colt Python revolver. The process involves replacing the factory sights with the new rail and compensator, offering a platform for optics and enhancing muzzle control. The video also touches on the addition of a Strike Industries shroud and a Streamlight Pro-Tac light, though the practicality of the light placement is questioned.

Quick Summary

The Empire PBF compensator and rail system for the Colt Python replaces factory sights, allowing for optic mounting and improved recoil management. Installation involves removing existing sights and securing the new components with screws and clamps, with Loctite recommended for durability. The compensator notably reduces muzzle flip when firing .357 Magnum rounds.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Light Actuation
  2. 00:30Revolver Modification Reveal
  3. 01:41Colt Python Overview & Atlantic Firearms Sponsor
  4. 03:00Comparing 2020 vs. 1971 Colt Python
  5. 04:35Trigger Binding Issues on 2020 Python
  6. 06:08Empire PBF Rail & Compensator Installation
  7. 07:51Strike Industries Shroud & Light Placement
  8. 09:11Weight & Empire PBF System Details
  9. 10:20Practicality of Upgrades & Red Dot Mount
  10. 10:55Compensator Performance & .357 Magnum Recoil
  11. 11:22Alien Invasion & Futuristic Build
  12. 12:22Final Thoughts & FUD Friends

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you install the Empire PBF compensator and rail on a Colt Python?

The installation involves removing the original front and rear sights. The Empire PBF rail attaches where the rear sight was, screwing into place. The compensator then screws into the barrel where the front sight was. Clamps and screws secure the system, and Loctite is recommended for added stability.

What are the benefits of the Empire PBF upgrades for a Colt Python?

The Empire PBF system allows for the mounting of optics like red dot sights via a 1913 rail. The compensator also helps reduce recoil and muzzle flip, particularly noticeable when firing .357 Magnum ammunition, making follow-up shots quicker.

Does the modified Colt Python have any reliability issues?

The presenter noted that even before modifications, the 2020 Colt Python experienced occasional trigger binding, where the trigger would stick and fail to fire. This issue occurred intermittently and was present from the firearm's early use.

What is the weight of a modified Colt Python with these accessories?

With the Empire PBF rail, compensator, Strike Industries shroud, and a Streamlight, the modified Colt Python weighs approximately 3 pounds and 13 ounces. This adds significant heft to the classic revolver.

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