The original guns were a reminder of another time; the first Pythons were basically hand-built by the postwar craftsmen employed by Colt in the 1950s. With their applied talent, Pythons became ...

Could Colt’s Python Be World’s Best Revolver? Key point: The Colt Python was retired by Colt in 2005. The real reason why Colt gave up on such a desirable money maker is unknown, but the high ...

In shooting the Colt for groups, I had noticed that the Python handled the recoil of .357 Mag. loads well, and it got me to thinking how the revolver might compare for home defense.