Colt python 4.25" or 3" thoughts

[ericuda]

Lgs fooled me and now have both of the above on the counter. I am just a plate and old pbr shooter for fun.

Too bad neither are drilled for mrd or rail which is kinda odd as anaconda top strap not much different and it is set up for a rail.

Any opinions or thoughts are welcome.

 

[1KPerDay]

3” is way cool but either will be great IMO.

 

[357 Terms]

For me personally, 3in and less I prefer fixed sights.
My willpower will most likely break soon and I'll have a 4 (.25)in Python.

 

[jdc1244]

4.25" would be my Cinderella Python – three inches is too short, six inches too long.

 

[chaim]

The sweet spot for 3" IMO is carry. It is smaller than a 4" and OAL on a revolver, even a J-frame, is usually longer than a comparable auto to begin with. It is a very handy length, gives more velocity and thus more reliable HP expansion than a 2", will have less muzzle flip than a 2", etc. The Python is a bit large for that. So, from a purely practical standpoint, I'd say the 4" would make more sense, it is longer so you'll get even more velocity out of the round and thus more power and more reliable expansion, and a longer sight radius for easier practical accuracy. However, there is something about a 3" revolver. I doubt I'll carry my 3" S&W 65LS more than once or twice in the next 5 years (too expensive to replace, in too nice cosmetic condition for me to feel comfortable carrying it), and I bought it years before I had any carry permit, and yet, it is one of my favorite guns. I most definitely want a 3" S&W 686+ even though I doubt I'd carry something that size very often. So, if you are someone who appreciates a 3" revolver, you probably need the 3". If you aren't already in that camp, from a practical perspective, the 4" probably makes more sense.

 

[LimaCharlie]

Both

 

[DR505]

4.25" would be my Cinderella Python – three inches is too short, six inches too long.

Um, did you mean Goldilocks Python? You know...the Three Bears and "just right"?

 

[Shanghai McCoy]

Thanks to that 3" revolver thread I'll vote for the 3 inch version.

 

[Mark_Mark]

Lgs fooled me and now have both of the above on the counter. I am just a plate and old pbr shooter for fun.

Too bad neither are drilled for mrd or rail which is kinda odd as anaconda top strap not much different and it is set up for a rail.

Any opinions or thoughts are welcome.

didn’t read the rely yet, but New Colt or Old Colts?

 

[ericuda]

New colt. Both 2020 plus minus year models.

I am leaning towards 3" as it just does gave a bit more cool factor. I am not a marksman so that isn't a consideration.

Both feel good.

 

[eclayton]

I have both. I prefer shooting the 4.25”. But the 3” does look cool and if I were going to carry one concealed it would be the 3”. I would pick the one that feels best in your hand. They are both sweet. Here are mine with my 6” Anaconda.

 

[Mark_Mark]

New colt. Both 2020 plus minus year models.

I am leaning towards 3" as it just does gave a bit more cool factor. I am not a marksman so that isn't a consideration.

Both feel good.

I feel like I need one too. Don’t know why, The 3” looks very COOL! wish they made them in Blue & Wood

 

[ericuda]

I agree blued would be so cool. By looks the 3 takes the cake for me. My gut thinks I'd shoot better with 4.25 but I still like the 3 better. A marksman I'm not nor do I want it for that. I doubt my plates and ole pbr could care less.

 

[Targa]

I vote 3” only because I don't have a 3” revolver and already have the 4” Python..

 

[Mark_Mark]

I agree blued would be so cool. By looks the 3 takes the cake for me. My gut thinks I'd shoot better with 4.25 but I still like the 3 better. A marksman I'm not nor do I want it for that. I doubt my plates and ole pbr could care less.

I just want to wear it and look cool in my backyard! lol

Got other Colt Revolver for pretend one hand bulleye shooter!

 

[Riomouse911]

I have a few 3” revolvers, I really like them.

But when I realized a 3” J-frame 5-shot .38 with Pachmayr grips was the size of a full sized Hi Power, I am not really a fan of an even bigger, heavier 6-shot revolver for regular ccw anymore.



So, of the two I personally would do the 4.25”. To me, the heavy lug feels just right at this length. .

Stay safe.

 

[Jim Watson]

Python is a pretty big gun, the 4.25" is better proportioned for appearance and shooting balance.
But I applaud Colt for returning the 3" instead of the awkward looking 2.5".

 

[jdc1244]

Um, did you mean Goldilocks Python? You know...the Three Bears and "just right"?

Yes – such are the joys of growing old.

It’s subjective aesthetics, of course; to me the six inch is a bit much, three inch is just too short with the ventilated rib.

 

[ColtPythonElite]

But I applaud Colt for returning the 3" instead of the awkward looking 2.5".

Not me. I'd like a 2.5" with service stocks instead of target models.

 

[ms6852]

I find 3" barrels very appealing, visually, as I do a 6" barrel.

 

[JDeere]

For carry the 3 inch and for shooting the 4.25 inch. I like my accuracy and velocities for targets. I have the 4.25 and 6 inch and they well and are accurate...

 

[chaim]

I'm glad only a few people have posted pictures. A couple local shops have the new Python and I've been resisting so far, but some of the pictures have me checking my bank balances to see how comfortably I could add one to the stable.

 

[Targa]

Hey, you only live once chaim…..

 

[film495]

for shooting steel plates I like a 4-6 inch barrel. a 3" would work, but if I wasn't going to carry it, a little longer sight radius is better to shoot steel IMHO

 

[cfullgraf]

I'm not a big fan of large frame, short barrel revolvers. I have 3" 44 Specials Model 624 and GP100 as well as L-frames 2-3/4" Model 69 and Model 986. They have a purpose but not for fun time at the range.

I vote for the 4.25" Python.

In general, for larger frame and more powerful revolvers, I like 6" barrels. Recently, I've been smitten by 8" to 8-3/8" revolvers and have a few of them. 4" is a minimum.

I do like 2" J-frames for concealment.