colt python

[six shooter]

Have any of you experts ever seen or heard about a Colt Python on a Colt Mk III frame? If not, do you find it possble to install a Python barrel on a Colt MK III frame?

Any response will be appreciated.

[SaxonPig]

The internal parts on the Trooper MK III are different from the Python, but I believe they are the same frame size. The butt is just different enough so that grips do not interchange. Don't ask me why as I am still trying to figure out why all cars don't use the same wheels.

I have no idea if the Python barrel will fit on a Trooper. But given the price of the barrel and gunsmithing, I would just sell the Trooper and get a real Python since this seems to be what you want.

[mpakosta]

I recently saw on gunbroker were someome tooka Smith & Wesson frame and attached a Colt Python barrel. I wasn't aware of this but the Colt Python barrel is known for its accuracy.

[surbat6]

Originally posted by mpakosta@Jan 3 2003, 05:47 PM
I recently saw on gunbroker were someome tooka Smith & Wesson frame and attached a Colt Python barrel. I wasn't aware of this but the Colt Python barrel is known for its accuracy.
It's called a "Smolt." No, really!

[txpete]

I have a older 70's colt python 357 w/6 inch barrel and it has to be one of the slickest actions on any revolver I have ever owned.I only shoot 148 gr wc in it and she can cut a ragged hole at 25 meters.
just go out and buy a python you will never look back at a smith/hybrid/rebarrel ect.
pete

[surbat6]

Yeah, the actions on the old Pythons are slicker than anything else, anywhere. Ditto the newer Python, if it came out of the Colt custom shop. The newer ones aren't hand-fitted and the trigger pulls of a couple I've handled weren't any better than, say, a Lawman.

[txpete]

I haven't handled a new python but that wouldn't surprise with with the lawyers out there today.my trigger breaks about 2 lb's and it has never been touched.
I can remember paying 400.00 for it and people thought I was nuts. ;) .
pete

[papajohn]

A cop I worked with put a Python barrel on his Smith, he said it was called a "Smython", but I like "Smolt" better. :lol: Check the website www.egunparts.com, I think they have Python barrels in several lengths.
PJ