Colt Resurrecting the Python?

[Lester Polfus]

Yeah, I finally got on board the Python bandwagon.

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First 3-shot group in the process of zeroing:

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Thanks to Frank for selling the gun to me, including the hassles at both ends.

The universe owes you a nice gun after your Model 66 experience. Enjoy!

[Inkwell 41]

Yeah, I finally got on board the Python bandwagon.

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First 3-shot group in the process of zeroing:

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Thanks to Frank for selling the gun to me, including the hassles at both ends.

“Welcome to the party, pal!”

[Stephanie B]

Comp-II speedloaders seem to work with the factory grips, so that’s one less potential problem.

[Salamander]

Finally got to the range today with the Wilson Combat sights. I did need to put the factory front sight back on which took only a few seconds, the Harrison front was as expected a little too tall... eventually I'll get a WC front when they're restocked.

The rear sight is as previously noted very solid, no movement at all, and gives a good sight picture. Worst thing I can say is that the elevation screw is a bit stiff, although the windage screw turns more easily. Overall I'm really happy, this fixes the one serious weakness.

[MK11]

I backordered a Wilson rear and it shipped in less than two weeks, despite the website saying out of stock the whole time.

[Crazy Dane]

Yeah, I finally got on board the Python bandwagon.

Attachment 97334

First 3-shot group in the process of zeroing:

Attachment 97335

Thanks to Frank for selling the gun to me, including the hassles at both ends.

One of us!

One of us!

One of us!

[Stephanie B]

I have a 2.75" Model 66-8 and a Python 3" so here goes:

Fit and finish: Python wins.

Double-action trigger pull: Python.

Single-action trigger pull: 66-8.

Front sight replaceability: Python (secured by a set screw instead of a roll pin.)

Rear sight: 66-8 with OEM sights, Python with Wilson sights.

Accuracy out-of-the-box with .38 Special practice rounds: Python.

USPSA-type matches: TBD.

[CarloMNL]

I have a 2.75" Model 66-8 and a Python 3" so here goes:

Fit and finish: Python wins.

Double-action trigger pull: Python.

Single-action trigger pull: 66-8.

Front sight replaceability: Python (secured by a set screw instead of a roll pin.)

Rear sight: 66-8 with OEM sights, Python with Wilson sights.

Accuracy out-of-the-box with .38 Special practice rounds: Python.

USPSA-type matches: TBD.

How does it carry for you? More like concealing an L-frame than a K?

[Bucky]

I have a 2.75" Model 66-8 and a Python 3" so here goes:

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USPSA-type matches: TBD.

I hate cliffhangers.

Looking forward to your findings.

[Stephanie B]

How does it carry for you? More like concealing an L-frame than a K?

I haven't tried that, yet. To do the comparison directly, I would need a AIWB holster from @Tony Mayer. My unedumicated guess would be that the 66-8 would carry a little better because it has a round butt.