For this price point, I had higher expectations, and many people who purchased a 2020 Python have reported better accuracy than what I am getting. Overall, I'd give the Python a B minus for accuracy (group size), it does "ok" with JHP 357 mag, but not so great with 158 SWC (both 357 velocities and 38 Special velocities), or 148 DBWC. My Ruger Redhawk can beat the Python too. The Python does not like lead projectiles as far as I can ascertain (poor accuracy with 148 DBWC 38 special, which is a staple for me), but a friend of mine who owned a few of the original Pythons told me that his vintage Pythons much preferred jacketed bullets as well. If I run this gun against my dad's S&W Model 686 (6" barrel), or my S&W Model 27 (5" barrel), the smiths both beat the Python with every load I've tried. Over-all, a very solid gun (except for the rear sight).Īccuracy? For my gun, I would say, acceptable. In terms of fit and finish, I'd say Colt did an excellent job - the gun is beautiful, I do not feel a need to replace/upgrade the grips, and the cylinder locks up super tight. If I ever bought another Python, or a new Anaconda, I'd order the Wilson sight at the same time, the Colt rear sight is unacceptable at this price point. I ended up replacing it with a Wilson Combat rear sight, and I am very happy with the Wilson product (I think I paid about $130 delivered?). there are many threads on many forums talking about the deficiencies of the rear sight. One thing I did not like about the gun is the rear sight - it's wiggly, and windage adjustments are a PITA, there's a set-screw you have to loosen. Note that, if you are coming from Glock or another mush-trigger of this genera, then the Colt SA trigger may not be too bad for you - I just have specific expectations about a SA trigger on a revolver. Last I checked, the wait to have Heffron Precision work on your Python or Anaconda is a few months. Ultimately, I sent my gun to Heffron Precision and they re-worked the DA and SA trigger, now both are superb. however, to me the SA trigger was unacceptable. Considering the test the gun has to pass, I was surprised the SA trigger was as good as it was. The SA trigger was crisp but HEAVY - this is not an indictment of Colt, as it's my understanding that they have to design the gun to pass a drop test for CA and Canada sales (and maybe MA and parts of Europe), and the gun has to be dropped with the hammer cocked back. Trigger? The DA trigger was actually not too shabby. I bought a 4" 2020 Python about a year ago.
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