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Firearms >> Other Firearms >> Python fun http://www.kragcollectorsassociation.org/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1560358221 Message started by Whig on Jun 12^th, 2019 at 4:50pm

Title: Python fun
Post by Whig on Jun 12^th, 2019 at 4:50pm

I have shot and enjoyed Colt Pythons since I was a teenager. (Less expensive then too.)

This is a neat shot of me shooting a 4 inch Python with some super magnums I loaded up just for fun.

I was shooting some real hot .357 Magnums loaded up with 17.0 grains of 2400 powder with a 125 grain JHP bullet. I was having my son shoot it to learn how to ride out the recoil. Boy did it kick!

Big Balls Of Fire!!

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Title: Re: Python fun
Post by butlersrangers on Jun 12^th, 2019 at 5:23pm

Flame Thrower!

Title: Re: Python fun
Post by Culpeper on Jun 12^th, 2019 at 8:30pm

Holy Ned! They're going to burn to death from the flame.

Title: Re: Python fun
Post by carbon outlaw on Jun 12^th, 2019 at 8:40pm

big time gun .. I want one ... Anyway let me know if you need some scope rings ...

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Title: Re: Python fun
Post by Whig on Jun 12^th, 2019 at 8:48pm

I have an old set of low profile rings on an 8 inch Python that I put on when I was in high school. They loop around the barrel through two of the vent slots of the barrel. Work wonderfully and I've never had any trouble with them even with lots of magnum shooting.

Your set looks nice but I think they'd be somewhat higher than I'm used to.

Great revolvers to shoot and look at. Classic.

Thanks.

Title: Re: Python fun
Post by carbon outlaw on Jun 12^th, 2019 at 9:44pm

im also a bib fan of Colt 357 magnum ...

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Title: Re: Python fun
Post by Whig on Jun 13^th, 2019 at 12:48am

I have a Trooper Mark III in nickel plate that has a wonderful hammer pull and trigger. I've always loved this one that I used to shoot a lot when I was in high school. As strong as the Python. Yours predates my Mark III, I think. Nice firearms!

Title: Re: Python fun
Post by carbon outlaw on Jun 13^th, 2019 at 4:58pm

gee you see the asking price for a colt python .. they were always big bucks ... the troopers are expensive also .. mine was made in 1966 ... the trooper mark 3 are big bucks also ... the old Colts are so very well made im happy i held onto mine ... the Colt SP-1 I posted I bought that in 1979 for 400.00 dollars that was a lot of money for a rifle back then but im happy I held onto that there also big bucks in today's market ...

Title: Re: Python fun
Post by butlersrangers on Jun 13^th, 2019 at 9:37pm

I use to have a prejudice that favored Colt revolvers.

In time, I went over to the 'Dark Side'.

I just shoot better with a S&W and S&W's .357 cartridge, (with due thanks to the late pioneers, Elmer Keith and Philip Sharpe)!

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Title: Re: Python fun
Post by Whig on Jun 13^th, 2019 at 11:01pm

Traitor!

Title: Re: Python fun
Post by Whig on Jun 13^th, 2019 at 11:12pm

8 inch Python on top (with a different scope mount than previously discussed), 6 inch Trooper Mark III, 6 inch 1956 Python, 6 inch Diamondback .22.

ALL COLT. No S&Ws!

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Title: Re: Python fun
Post by butlersrangers on Jun 14^th, 2019 at 5:58am

That's quite a "Snake Pit". Nice!

I shoot fakes, now, (imitation Colts, S&W, and FN-HP).

I had a 'stainless' King Cobra, I wish I'd Kept. I gave my 'Det. Special' - 'Snubbie' to my eldest son.

I walked away ... (no ran) ... from a 1917 'New Service', yesterday. Too much money for a 'shooter', and I am trying to simplify my life.

p.s. I never could shoot a New Service well. S&W "N" Frames, I like.

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Title: Re: Python fun
Post by Local Boy on Jun 14^th, 2019 at 6:58am

Nice collection of snakes Whig!

Sold my Python back in the '80s for $400. :'(

Only Colt handguns I have now is an old 1917 and these two highly desirable and well regarded All American 2000s. ;D

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Title: Re: Python fun
Post by Whig on Jun 14^th, 2019 at 11:04am

I have a question: Is a fake Colt still better than a S&W?!

I love the looks of the old Service revolvers and Police Positives and those neat grips. The lanyards like you have add something special to the look also.

Great gift for your son to give him your Detective Special. I still carry mine a lot. I had to have one after watching Rockford Files all the time when I was a kid. One of my favorite shows.

Title: Re: Python fun
Post by butlersrangers on Jun 14^th, 2019 at 11:54am

A fake S&W Schoefield is the best!

A real Philippine Constabulary Colt would be nice.

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Title: Re: Python fun
Post by Local Boy on Jun 14^th, 2019 at 3:58pm

Yeah baby now we're talking...I think the birds head handles are so cool!

Title: Re: Python fun
Post by butlersrangers on Jun 14^th, 2019 at 4:41pm

We use to call the 1902 version of the model 1878 double-action: "The Colt Alaskan".
('Blarney' explanation was that the big trigger-guard was for 'gloved' hands).

I didn't realize a heavier mainspring was added to the Colt model 1878 in 1902, so the revolver could reliably ignite U.S. military primers. A longer trigger was needed to give more leverage. A bigger guard was required to clear the longer trigger.

Over 4,000 of these went to the Philippines, mainly to arm the Constabulary.