Colt Python Review (2026): Is the King of Revolvers Worth $1,500?
Colt Python review after 1,200 rounds of hands-on testing. Full specs, scorecard, comparison vs S&W 686 and Ruger GP100, known issues, and whether the $1,500 premium is justified.
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