What was the intended market for the Colt Python?

[9mmepiphany]

the major difference between the Python action and that of the Diamondback was size/proportion...that and the frame mounted firing pin of the Python vs the hammer mounted one of the Diamondback.

if you're looking at a picture of one without a size reference, the easiest way to tell is looking at the hammer spur. the Diamondback's is swept back at a lower angle

 

[ArmedBear]

I know a cop who used to carry Pythons. Went from 4" to 6" because they didn't have Tasers back then...

 

[saltydog452]

I have had three Pythons and they were all about as slick as ice on ice.

The cylinder length was, as best I remember, more suited to .38 Spcl as opposed to .357. So was the ejector stroke.

I seem to remember some gun rag talking (typing) head mentioning a tapered bore. I don't know. If true, that'd seem like it'd be a heck of a machining exercise. The Colts did have a tight bore.

My first Python had a bore diameter of 354.5. I could not measure it, but a QC inspector who could, did and the 354.5 is that measurement.

Mostly though, I think the Python was a pretty, slicked-up version of the Officer's Model Match.

The 2.5" version in slick Jordan Trooper grip panels just flat made my wheels spin. So much so, that I gave it to my son, the cop.

salty

 

[Confederate]

There's a .357 called the Korth. It's very expensive -- even more so than the Python, and I've never figured out why it was supposed to be better. Looks like it was made in a machine shop.

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