I was going to buy a Colt Python today, now I got more choices.

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stranger-named-clyde@reddit

Personally 5” is a happy length for .357. It really fills out the magnum size handgun size while not being excessively long. If it was a hunting revolver 6-8” is what I’d aim for

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GoonCabra@reddit

I can relate to the 2 inch model. That one’s for me.

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Neutral_Chaoss@reddit

I would personally get the 4.24" you could still carry it and will be much better to shoot over a snubby.

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Sad-Wave-4579@reddit

Get the 5” so you can yell COOOOORAAAAL!!

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Brinderzon@reddit

is that why i think the 5" looks just right.

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Mymemesarewell@reddit

I wouldn’t buy one unless it was at least 4 inches but most likely I’d get a 6 inch

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No-Sweet-3587@reddit

That 4.24 with some ivory grips would be hot. That 2 inch is also sick.

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gunplumber700@reddit

As a stranger on the internet imma give you my vote for the 4.24

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tcheeze1@reddit

Anything over 4.5 is more than a handful. 🤣

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Nyancide@reddit

I have a stainless 4.25, it's fantastic. very well balanced.

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Desert-Eagle-Morris@reddit

I got a nickel-plated 4" for 995 Imperial Space Credits. I like the nickel better.

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Well. Because I’m a child. I’d go with the 8 inch. Because. Bigger is better right. But for practicality’s sake if your carrying, 4 inch ish would be good. I’m no expert though so take what I say with a grain of salt

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EstablishmentFun8708@reddit

Aesthetically, the 2, 4, and 8 look the best to me. The 5' and 4.24 versions look ridiculous.

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pennhead@reddit

A blued Python is perhaps the single most beautiful revolver on the planet… at least those from the 70’s & 80’s. I haven’t examined a new one. I had a blued Dan Wesson once, and it was beautiful as well, but didn’t surpass the Colt.

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mtcwby@reddit

I'd buy a 2 just because I already have an original 4 and 6

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SanguineWave@reddit

My new production anaconda has been a nightmare due to modern colts bad QC/processes. It turned into a showpiece only after their measly 1 year warranty ended.

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GullibleRisk2837@reddit

My vote is 5. That barrel to grip ratio is just perfect

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2Drogdar2Furious@reddit

Get the 4" and tell your wife it's the 8" 😉

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Smokey_tha_bear9000@reddit

4” is the iconic .357 in general, but 2.5-3” full size revolvers just have an especially cool look. Long barrels are not it for me.

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Outrageous-Button746@reddit

For mw eighter 5" or 4.24. But tend for 4.24 because its slightly more special

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Acceptable-Face-3707@reddit

Why are you even buying a python if it isnt a stainless 6”?

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disturbed286@reddit

A man after my own heart.

Although it looks like Colt is offering other options, 6" stainless is the only actual answer.

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Acceptable-Face-3707@reddit

The 2” snubby and 6” blued are also acceptable buys because they are in black ops 1 and 2.

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disturbed286@reddit

I mean I guess I'll allow that.

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FixGreat4649@reddit (OP)

I got enough stainless guns, I want something different. Debating on 4.24.

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Acceptable-Face-3707@reddit

I was just teasing because everyone knows the python from twd.

I fw the 2” ones theres just something about that big rib on a snubby barrel that does it for me.

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Nigatron420@reddit

Nah, that blued 6" is straight from Black Ops 1 and it's calling my name 🥵

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Acceptable-Face-3707@reddit

I like the 2” cause of the mob of the dead cutscene from bo2, mob is my favorite all time map especially since theres a wall-buy 1927 with a drum.

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blackspike2017@reddit

I got enough stainless guns

You can lie to yourself but not to us.

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RaggedEarth@reddit

To me the 5" is the best for two reasons. I think the proportions of the barrel to cylinder to handle size are the most aesthetically pleasing. And two I think it is the sweet spot for carry-ability and accuracy and power. you loose too much of both with anything less than a 4" barrel and anything over the 6" barrel feel unwieldy.

There will be no statistical performance difference between the 4.24 and the 5 but I think the extra .76 adds just the right amount of balance to the design. And I think the same can be said for going from the 5" to the 6" the difference in how the perform will be negligible. I do think there is quite the bump in both speed and accuracy of the rounds when you get to the 8" but by that point IMO you have a silly unbalanced looking gun.

But these are just my 2 cents.

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tcheeze1@reddit

Geez, those prices are crazy. I think I could find an “original” used one cheaper than that.

Am I crazy?

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BengalTiger556@reddit

6 inch is the only right answer for the Python.

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Floridaman9393@reddit

The 5, 6 or 8 inch all look great. I don't think there is a wrong option.

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Darc_vexiS@reddit

If your paying the same price for all you might as well get the longest barrel.

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wtfredditacct@reddit

4.24" is the best of the python lengths

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burntbridges20@reddit

I’m in a similar boat but I’m looking at every variation of S&W model 29 lmao

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GenericUsername817@reddit

There is only 1 correct answer on a S&W Model 29, punk

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burntbridges20@reddit

Actually he uses two in the movie lmao

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GenericUsername817@reddit

Yes, but that was when the camera angle made the 6.5in look short so they substituted the 8 3/8" barrel for those scenes.

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burntbridges20@reddit

I know, I know lol. I’m heavily leaning toward the exact movie model. I’m only second guessing myself because my lgs has a pretty good selection of S&Ws at good prices

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FixGreat4649@reddit (OP)

If only I had more money lol.

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burntbridges20@reddit

Same 😩 I just want to collect them all

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GenericUsername817@reddit

I would go with the 4.25 or 5". I have a 6" S&W 586 and it is fun an all, but I wouldn't want to lug it around all day in the woods. So I think that a 4ish inch barrel would be nice compromise.

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