New Blue Python - GOT ONE

[CraigC]

I noticed they're offering the Anaconda in a matte finish now. Not a step in the right direction but at least they're expanding their line-up.

 

[BarboursvilleBill]

my Python, which i purchased a few months ago, has a stainless finish that i'm not completely happy with. it's not "high polish" but Colt calls it something else. everything is nice and smooth and tight--i can barely see light through the cylinder gap. i put a set of rosewood stocks on it to preserve the originals--they are checkered and have a nice palm swell on them. backstrap shows. (actual stocks, not 'grips') although i go the the range frequently, i don't shoot it often, it's just so precious. had a King Cobra before and ran it hard.

 

[sevt_chevelle]

Handled the 4in version today.
If you are expecting the Royal Blue finish from years past, be prepared to be disappointed.

The bluing on this sample size of 1 was flat out awful.

 

[Rodfac]

I noticed they're offering the Anaconda in a matte finish now. Not a step in the right direction but at least they're expanding their line-up.

Yep...Colt has proven they can do the old super polish job....I'd think it would be a short jump to use high carbon steel and a bluing technique that would bring it out....personally, I can do without another "tactical" finish...especially on one of their superbly functioning revolvers. YMMv, Rod