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My Favorite Colt Revolver


Chicago, IL—When I became interested in guns my hands were too little to hold them. As I grew I became obsessed with the Colt Python because back then it was the biggest revolver in the Colt product line. The ventilated sight rib looked so impressive.

I was about 17 years-old when I handled my first Python and owned a 4” blue version when I was 19. The cost back then was about $135.00

I love the nickel finish but it cost extra. Today in a world of ugly black semi autos this wheel gun is a real beauty.

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Anonymous said…
Got one just like it, 6" barrel and all. My dad gave it to me when I got on the job. I couldn't carry it on duty, but it's still a work of art.

I've shot mine though, hundreds of rounds and it's a beaut!
January 12, 2011 8:33 PM
Anonymous said…
Used to own a Colt King Cobra with a 6" barrel. Sweet pistol.
Wish I still had it.
January 13, 2011 7:35 AM
Anonymous said…
Used to own a Colt King Cobra with a 6" barrel. Sweet pistol.
Wish I still had it.
January 13, 2011 7:36 AM
Anonymous said…
I started out with a Colt Trooper MK III before going semi-auto.
January 13, 2011 8:20 AM
Anonymous said…
Hey Paul, is that your reloading room? I started with a Colt Trooper on the Sheriffs Dept. back in 1970. Had a Colt King Cobra, also.
January 13, 2011 11:16 AM
Anonymous said…
Too bad Colt doesnt make those and many other things that would sell.
January 13, 2011 12:21 PM
Paul Huebl Crimefile News said…
This is a secret location hidden deep in Chicago's underground away from Daley's gun grabbing spies!
January 13, 2011 12:57 PM
Anonymous said…
I prefer the P framed SAA myself,but the "snake" is a kool gun.
January 15, 2011 8:39 AM
Ed Skinner said…
My first handgun was a 357 and, brother, was that a lesson and then some. I shrank back to a 22 and learned how to shoot and then worked my way back up. My favorites today are all 1911s but don't have any wheel guns of merit yet. Thinking about a K38 Masterpiece to shoot in revolver matches but, yeah, that shiney Colt is a real beaut, Paul. But an unfired handgun is like ... well ... don't ask a virgin 'cause they won't know.
It's made to go "Bang!"
January 15, 2011 3:01 PM
Anonymous said…
Colt needs to get their head out of their butt and bring back models they discontinued at the worst possible time.

Det Special
Colt pocket nine(ok ok,Kahr sued and won)
Colt mustang
Colt Pocketlite/II
Python as a custom shop staple.

Stop with the Clinton era PC AR15s.Everybody and their brother makes semi auto everything variant ARs,why doesnt Colt???

They really need to work on a sub-compact 9mm to get back into the market.2010 may have been the year of the 380,but 2011 will be the micro 9.

If USFA can make things Colt hasnt in 130+years,with UBER high quality(no MIM),under the Blue Dome,why cant Colt???

PS:yes I understand Colt has a screwed up management system due to part employee onwership,part state,part private.This has to end.
January 16, 2011 6:59 AM
Anonymous said…
Bring back the Trooper MK III
January 16, 2011 5:44 PM
Buffalo said…
THATS A REAL HONEY! YOU COULD HAMMER NAILS WITH THAT ALL DAY!
January 25, 2011 12:29 AM
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