Colt Python -- a "primer"

[PT7]

For anyone interested in classic wheelguns. This new article was just published in AR, July 2018 edition.
It's a 50-year history of Colt's Python revolver. There are also some very nice photos of the different revolver models.

https://www.americanrifleman.org/articl ... on-primer/

[Preacher]

Thanks for that article. I have always loved and admired the Python and it was cool to read about it's history.

[JEBar]

interesting history about a revolver I wouldn't want if I had to keep it .. .. as a Ruger/Smith fan, I engaged in many hours of Chevy vs Ford type discussions with friends who like Pythons .... I mean really, the rifling and cylinders both spin in the wrong direction ..

[Mags]

.... I mean really, the rifling and cylinders both spin in the wrong direction ..

I think the rifling in the opposite direction was to counter the spinning earth's Coriolis force, making the gun more accurate.

[JEBar]

I think the rifling in the opposite direction was to counter the spinning earth's Coriolis force, making the gun more accurate.

cylinders and rifling turn clockwise in Smiths and Rugers .... the bullet's clockwise rotation promotes deeper penetration as it screws into the target .... the counterclockwise unscrewing rotation of a bullet out of a python fights penetration ..

[Jdl447]

I think the rifling in the opposite direction was to counter the spinning earth's Coriolis force, making the gun more accurate.

cylinders and rifling turn clockwise in Smiths and Rugers .... the bullet's clockwise rotation promotes deeper penetration as it screws into the target .... the counterclockwise unscrewing rotation of a bullet out of a python fights penetration ..

You just need left handed bullets.

[Mistered]

cylinders and rifling turn clockwise in Smiths

Rifling yes, cylinder no - can't speak for Ruger ain't got one - but I have my Mod 66 Smith in hand!

[Mags]

I think the rifling in the opposite direction was to counter the spinning earth's Coriolis force, making the gun more accurate.

cylinders and rifling turn clockwise in Smiths and Rugers .... the bullet's clockwise rotation promotes deeper penetration as it screws into the target .... the counterclockwise unscrewing rotation of a bullet out of a python fights penetration ..

You just need left handed bullets.

I got left handed bullets I could sell you.

[Travlin]

Read that in my copy of the magazine. I would hope that anyone who wants to preserve their gun rights would have their own copy that goes with membership.

[Todddanger]

I used my Dad's 6 inch Python to quallify when I was in the police academy. Smoothest handgun I ever shot.

When I got my first job, I couldn't afford the 450.00 for a new 4 inch stainless Python. If I only knew what they would cost now....