[Sixguncolt]

I think your looking for problems that don't exist. I don't have any problem finding parts for revolvers that have been out of production for more than 50 years.. I can't see there being a problem finding parts for new production revolvers in 10 years or more. It all comes around, guns get chopped up by the local government, parts end up on the internet.

 

[paracord]

Any gun I own required something to be replaced sooner or later if your are actually shooting it, I am changing grips and installing red dots on mine SW revolvers, cant see these iron sights well anymore. Again I see no point of getting safe queen for $4000 just because it is old and nice looking python and be scared to shoot this expensive revolver Current new Python is just fine revolver and no complains besides sights and grips which I changed already. It is also better in terms of improvements they did. No parts is known issue to many gun companies, no surprise here as well.

I don't disagree, but this gun had like 50 rounds through it. The latch spring was obviously hosed from the factory. It was always weak...I just didn't know it was actually broken until I opened it up to investigate. This is another example of the new design's double edged sword. The Z-spring is easier to make since it doesn't require drilling a pilot hole in the side plate, and it also doesn't use a steel plunger like the original design (that one was just a simple round spring), but there's no doubt in my mind that it's less durable!

I think for 1400 bucks the sights should have been better. And I also think that the DA action should work every time. There are scores of reports of Pythons and Anacondas still having trouble with certain brands of ammo/primers.

That shouldn't happen. I posted recently that these guns are the first to use a V-spring design with a transfer bar. I don't think it's 100% perfected yet.

 

[paracord]

There have been some reports of weak firing pins hits in new pythons, but when returned to Colt they replace the spring with a stronger one. I would think that the spring would last longer than the typical owner. I’d buy a spare latch spring though.

I used to think that was true, but mine started doing it and it is a 2021 production gun, supposedly well after they "fixed" those issues with the "stronger spring."

Also, search here. There are people with brand new 2023 Anacondas having the same problem in DA.

 

[paracord]

I’ve heard of this. Where can one buy a spare latch spring for the 2020+ Python? All I can find for parts are used or new old stock for the vintage ones.

CustomShopInc.com is where I bought mine. They are the guys that did the "gunfather" tv series. They seem to be the approved OEM manufacturer of current Colt parts. They have a lot of them on their website and their quality is generally pretty good. Very fast shipping too, although they ain't cheap!

 

[dfariswheel]

I haven't been inside a New Python, but I don't see Colt designing a new latch spring just for the Python.
I suspect they just used the completely suitable "Z" spring used on all Colt's from the Mark III on.

Jack First Gun Parts sell new "Z" springs for $20., which I think is still high, but they are readily available...........

Colt Trooper MK III, Metropolitan MK III, Lawman MK III, Official Police MK III, Lawman MK V, Trooper MK V, Anaconda, King Cobra latch spring #987-580551

These fit just like the original and work perfectly - an excellent replacement. This part is manufactured of high quality spring steel to precise specifications in our Midwest facility, using an original factory part for duplication. Some parts may need

jackfirstinc.com

Gun Parts Corp sells the springs for $10........

Latch Spring, New Reproduction

COLT J FRAME, ANACONDA, AA, KING COBRA, MM Latch Spring, New Reproduction

www.gunpartscorp.com

 

[G23gen4fde]

Thanks for the links

 

[paracord]

I haven't been inside a New Python, but I don't see Colt designing a new latch spring just for the Python.
I suspect they just used the completely suitable "Z" spring used on all Colt's from the Mark III on.

Jack First Gun Parts sell new "Z" springs for $20., which I think is still high, but they are readily available...........

Colt Trooper MK III, Metropolitan MK III, Lawman MK III, Official Police MK III, Lawman MK V, Trooper MK V, Anaconda, King Cobra latch spring #987-580551

These fit just like the original and work perfectly - an excellent replacement. This part is manufactured of high quality spring steel to precise specifications in our Midwest facility, using an original factory part for duplication. Some parts may need

jackfirstinc.com

Gun Parts Corp sells the springs for $10........

Latch Spring, New Reproduction

COLT J FRAME, ANACONDA, AA, KING COBRA, MM Latch Spring, New Reproduction

www.gunpartscorp.com

You're correct. I believe they came out with the Mark III design. When I said "new" I should have clarified that I meant the non-classic-v-spring actions, starting with the Mark III. Those were the first attempts to cut the costs of manufacturing and hand fitting requirements of the classic action. The 2020 Python and Anaconda have basically a derivative (albeit improved) version of those Mark IIIs, although they retained the same simplified cylinder latch spring arrangement.

 

[TBone]

I have a 4.25" and 3" new one, fired a few hundred rounds, no issues or worries. I also have new 6" and 8" Anacondas, the 6 inch did have a minor issue in the lock works, but a quick trip to Colt (3 weeks house to house) fixed that. I wouldn't fear to buy any of the new Snake guns (in fact I'm anxiously awaiting emergence of the new 4" (4.25"?) Anaconda and the King Cobra .22 Target. I'll be buying both when available at list.

 

[DunRanull]

After hearing all of this and not wanting a prone-to-breakage revolver, I'll not be purchasing anymore Prancing Ponies... Still like my Police Positive Special and Combat Commander tho, but they were built by the Old™ Colt years ago, and my old Python won't be going anywhere soon either, God Willing 😉...
OK so I MIGHT have to get one of the new 2" King Cobras for rattle-snake work.. 🐍

 

[Alupang]

Also, I think the grips are terrible.
They have no traction, are plywood, and are too thin.

I replaced those with deer hollows and they are great.

Also, I think the rear sight is terrible. It has tons of side to side slop and it uses a lame, tiny set screw.

Subjective on the grips of course. I like how they fit my hand -- nice and plump without all the sharp uncomfortable edges of older Pythons.

Not crazy about varnished or " clear coat" on wood either, especially wood you touch often (like a gun grip). Too easy to scratch and wears out from normal use. Very difficult to restore. Pain in the a$$. Good luck removing old varnish in the checkering.

Also, the rear sight dovetail slot can be easily shimmed (I use dental floss) such that the blade will not move without forceably turning side screw and thus the set screw is not even required (nice redundancy though). Super simple-- it's not rocket science to shim a dovetail slot.

Regarding "Plywood". Plywood, in many fine things, is chosen for more interesting grain patterns & contrasting colors possibilities (as well as much greater strength ie. marine plywood), compared to a simple singular hunk of wood.

I consider plywood like this as an upgrade. To suggest/imply plywood is less quality (like press board) is a bit disingenuous. Not always.

 

[cremaley]

I have a new 3" and it woks perfectly.

 

[paracord]

Subjective on the grips of course. I like how they fit my hand -- nice and plump without all the sharp uncomfortable edges of older Pythons.

Not crazy about varnished or " clear coat" on wood either, especially wood you touch often (like a gun grip). Too easy to scratch and wears out from normal use. Very difficult to restore. Pain in the a$$. Good luck removing old varnish in the checkering.

Also, the rear sight dovetail slot can be easily shimmed (I use dental floss) such that the blade will not move without forceably turning side screw and thus the set screw is not even required (nice redundancy though). Super simple-- it's not rocket science to shim a dovetail slot.

Regarding "Plywood". Plywood, in many fine things, is chosen for more interesting grain patterns & contrasting colors possibilities (as well as much greater strength ie. marine plywood), compared to a simple singular hunk of wood.

I consider plywood like this as an upgrade. To suggest/imply plywood is less quality (like press board) is a bit disingenuous. Not always.

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I'd venture to guess that in the realm of gun grips, most people would choose solid walnut or something, over plywood or laminates. It was a cost-saving measure, no doubt. Not many people would consider them an "upgrade" over the originals or modern repros like Deer Hollows.

 

[TBone]

After hearing all of this and not wanting a prone-to-breakage revolver, I'll not be purchasing anymore Prancing Ponies... Still like my Police Positive Special and Combat Commander tho, but they were built by the Old™ Colt years ago, and my old Python won't be going anywhere soon either, God Willing 😉...
OK so I MIGHT have to get one of the new 2" King Cobras for rattle-snake work.. 🐍

Cool, more for me! 😁
But it sounds like you're supporting snake on snake violence. Not such a bad thing if the ground snake poses a threat to the owner of the hand snake. 😎

I wouldn't fear to buy any of the new Snake guns (in fact I'm anxiously awaiting emergence of the new 4" (4.25"?) Anaconda and the King Cobra .22 Target. I'll be buying both when available at list

And I didn't (and did). Since then I'm up 3 Snakes. The 4.25" Anaconda, the 4.25" King Cobra .22 and the 2.5" Python. Joining my expanding Snake Pit. Very happy new generation Snake owner here.

 

[808mat]

I purchased a brand new 6” Python, serial #331xxx yesterday. I wasn’t able to get through 10 trigger pulls before the cylinder locked up and trigger wouldn’t pull back. It will do this repeatedly every dozen or so trigger pulls, and yes, I am fully releasing the trigger before pulling again. So at least for some Pythons in 2023, the timing issues and quality control issues have not been resolved. Colt is sending a shipping label.

 

[cremaley]

I purchased a brand new 6” Python, serial #331xxx yesterday. I wasn’t able to get through 10 trigger pulls before the cylinder locked up and trigger wouldn’t pull back. It will do this repeatedly every dozen or so trigger pulls, and yes, I am fully releasing the trigger before pulling again. So at least for some Pythons in 2023, the timing issues and quality control issues have not been resolved. Colt is sending a shipping label.

Sorry to hear you are having issues with you 6" Python. l purchased a 3" inch two weeks ago and have dry fired it almost 800 times without a single issue. I'm sure Colt Customer Service will get you issue resolved. lease keep us post on your progress.

 

[Alupang]

I purchased a brand new 6” Python, serial #331xxx yesterday. I wasn’t able to get through 10 trigger pulls before the cylinder locked up and trigger wouldn’t pull back. It will do this repeatedly every dozen or so trigger pulls, and yes, I am fully releasing the trigger before pulling again. So at least for some Pythons in 2023, the timing issues and quality control issues have not been resolved. Colt is sending a shipping label.

Unlucky but still better than any Smith imo.

 

[Alupang]

It was a cost-saving measure, no doubt. Not many people would consider them an "upgrade" over the originals or modern repros like Deer Hollows.

Not always. Take for example the solid singular wood stock on the cheap Ruger 10/22. The original Python grips remind me of this -- mostly featureless uninteresting singular piece of wood.

Similar to the advantages of advanced CNC machining, with automated machine made laminates, we get both a more visually appealing product as well as cost savings too. "Cheaper" is not always inferior.

I like the looks of these grips > "original" Python grips and the Deer Hollows. Not varnished and they are cheaper too. Win win. Subjective opinion here. No doubt the Deer Hollows are nice (and realize non-varnished Deer Hollow are available too).

 

[TBone]

Yep, non varnished Deer Hollow are available. I've got those on mine.

I really do like the look of the new stock grips. I just wish they were "grippier". That's why I changed mine.

 

[BusaDave]

After hearing all of this and not wanting a prone-to-breakage revolver, I'll not be purchasing anymore Prancing Ponies... Still like my Police Positive Special and Combat Commander tho, but they were built by the Old™ Colt years ago, and my old Python won't be going anywhere soon either, God Willing 😉...
OK so I MIGHT have to get one of the new 2" King Cobras for rattle-snake work.. 🐍

Yeah--more for me! Cokes are no longer a nickel either.

 

[808mat]

Unlucky but still better than any Smith imo.

I’d hate to have a canted barrel, but those S&W’s at least probably came in a functioning condition. As in, when you pulled they trigger, they did the revolver thing and went bang.