Colt Python!

Published on November 23, 2024
Duration: 16:23

This video showcases the Colt Python revolver, demonstrating its capabilities with various ammunition types including .38 Special and .357 Magnum. The presenter engages multiple reactive targets, from simple plate racks to more elaborate setups like 'Sloppy Joes' and 'Carol The Faceless Cabbage', highlighting the firearm's performance and the visual impact of different rounds. The review also touches on the recoil characteristics and the versatility of shooting .38 Special in a .357 Magnum firearm.

Quick Summary

The Colt Python .357 Magnum revolver can safely fire both .357 Magnum and .38 Special ammunition, offering versatility. While .38 Special provides very light recoil for practice, full-power .357 Magnum rounds deliver significant impact, effectively engaging reactive targets.

Chapters

  1. 00:11Introduction to the Colt Python
  2. 00:40Shooting .38 Special at the Range
  3. 01:54Testing Lighter .357 Magnum Loads
  4. 04:07Reactive Target: Sloppy Joes
  5. 06:55Reactive Target: Carol The Faceless Cabbage
  6. 08:11Reactive Target: George The Pineapple
  7. 09:05Reactive Target: Bob The Angry Watermelon
  8. 10:18Target: Coconut Water and La Croix Cans
  9. 11:52Grand Finale: Stopping Power Test in 2L Bottles
  10. 15:21Timed Target Engagement

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you shoot .38 Special in a .357 Magnum revolver like the Colt Python?

Yes, .357 Magnum revolvers, including the Colt Python, are designed to safely fire both .357 Magnum and .38 Special ammunition. This offers shooters flexibility, allowing for practice with lower-recoil .38 Special rounds before transitioning to the more powerful .357 Magnum.

What kind of recoil can be expected from a Colt Python .357 Magnum?

The recoil from a Colt Python .357 Magnum varies significantly with ammunition. Shooting .38 Special results in very light recoil, making it easy to manage. Full-power .357 Magnum rounds will produce a more substantial recoil, but the Python's weight and design help to mitigate it.

What types of ammunition were tested in the Colt Python?

The video tested several types of ammunition in the Colt Python. This included PMC Bronze .38 Special for lower recoil practice, Federal 158-grain jacketed soft points for full-power .357 Magnum impact, and PPU Defense 158-grain hollow points for enhanced terminal performance on targets.

How did the Colt Python perform on reactive targets?

The Colt Python performed well on various reactive targets. It effectively knocked down plate racks with both .38 Special and .357 Magnum loads. More dramatic impacts were observed on targets like cabbages and watermelons with full-power .357 Magnum ammunition.

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