NEW 4.25" Blue Python!..Shoot It or Not?..(Plus, Django the Terrible!)

Published on June 7, 2024
Duration: 7:08

This video provides an in-depth review of a new 4.25-inch blued Colt Python revolver. The presenter highlights the gun's exceptional blued finish, comparing it favorably to other modern and older blued firearms. He praises the smooth action, tight lockup, and aesthetic details like the blued hammer and trigger, and walnut grips. The presenter also discusses the controversial three-vent barrel design, expressing his personal preference for it. While acknowledging the desire to shoot it, he contemplates keeping this particular Python as a display piece due to its beauty.

Quick Summary

The new 4.25-inch blued Colt Python boasts an exceptional finish, described as more black than blue, and is considered one of the nicest blued finishes seen recently. Its action is remarkably smooth with minimal noise, and the cylinder lockup is very tight due to Colt's design of using the hand to brace the cylinder when the trigger is pulled.

Chapters

  1. 00:11Intro & Going to Town Shirt
  2. 00:26Lunch at Sakur
  3. 00:48Unboxing the 4.25" Blued Colt Python
  4. 01:14Wipe Down and Initial Inspection
  5. 01:20Discussion on Blued Finish Quality
  6. 01:50Django the Terrible
  7. 02:25Finish Comparison: Python vs. S&W 29
  8. 02:46Three Vents on the Barrel
  9. 03:03Sight Blending and Grip Aesthetics
  10. 03:19Smoothness of the Action
  11. 04:03Cylinder Lockup Mechanism
  12. 04:15Blued Hammer and Trigger Detail
  13. 04:31Close-up Look at Home
  14. 04:35To Shoot or Not to Shoot?
  15. 05:11A Prize Piece for the Collection
  16. 05:31Final Look at the 4.25" Blued Colt Python

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the quality of the blued finish on the new 4.25-inch Colt Python?

The blued finish on the new 4.25-inch Colt Python is described as very nice, leaning more towards black than traditional blue. It's considered one of the better blued finishes seen on a firearm recently, surpassing that of a Smith & Wesson Model 29.

How smooth is the action on the new Colt Python revolver?

The action on the new Colt Python is exceptionally smooth. When cycling the action, there is minimal noise, unlike many other revolvers. The hammer strike is also noted for its singular, quiet 'click'.

What makes the cylinder lockup on the Colt Python so tight?

The Colt Python features a tight cylinder lockup because Colt uses the hand to brace the cylinder when the trigger is pulled fully to the rear. This mechanism ensures the cylinder remains rock solid and does not move during operation.

Does the new 4.25-inch blued Colt Python have a case-hardened hammer and trigger?

No, the new 4.25-inch blued Colt Python features a hammer and trigger that are blued to match the rest of the firearm. This is noted as a desirable detail, as some blued guns may have case-hardened components instead.

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