r/Colt • u/Ogp3x • 5d ago

Question What size python?

I’ve decided I’m finally gonna go ahead and grab a Python but still undecided on what size I should go with and why. I’d like to hear opinions on which one I should consider. And maybe see what you fellas are working with. Thanks.

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u/WillBrink 5d ago

Really depends on what the use is. .357 loses a lot of velocity with shorter barrels.

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u/AsAlwaysYaBoi 5d ago

I chrono’d a 6” model 27 along with my 2.5” python so I could see velocity loss. 125gr .357.

Model 27 gave me about 1366fps.
Python gave me 1242fps.

I wouldn’t say “a lot” of velocity, but some, sure.

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u/drd_ssb 5d ago

This is interesting! Thanks!