Nov 10, 2025 · The major difference between them is that the Viper is a small frame revolver with the same frame size as the old Detective Special. It's intended to be a concealed carry model. The …

Colt Viper VS Python In this video, we go head-to-head with two iconic revolvers from Colt’s legendary Snake Gun lineup: the Colt Viper and the Colt Python.

Mar 1, 2025 · The new Python I recently tested sold me on the changes the engineers in Hartford had made to the action, the smaller framed Viper was likewise impressive. Pressing through the trigger …

The Viper makes extensive use of the improvements in modern manufacturing technology that Colt launched with the Python. This process eliminates most of the hand fitting, thus improving quality …

Sep 19, 2024 · For example, why do they need to sell a Colt Viper when they already have the King Cobra and the Python? The marketing text with the Viper says it's the "ultimate carry revolver," but is …

Jan 6, 2025 · Wondering which would be better, esp as a concealed carry- 3" inch Python, 3" King Cobra, or a 3" Viper? I'm talking the new stainless versions of these revolvers..

Jan 8, 2024 · Colt made seven Snake guns, and the Seven Deadly Snakes use the name of real snakes, but there isn’t always much of a relation to a snake. They seemed famously random. With …

Sep 14, 2024 · Colt explained that it allows for a longer trigger to improve the pistol’s action. I appreciated that the Viper comes with a smooth face trigger instead of the serrated triggers found on …

Nov 4, 2024 · The event was two days of immersive training on the new Colt Python. Stay tuned for an article from our pal Mike Wood at Revolverguy.com for an in depth debrief on the event.

Jun 2, 2024 · In terms of frame size and structure, the Viper shares the design of Colt's second-generation Python, but that's where many of the similarities end. This new Viper includes some …