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Colt Python VS Ruger GP100

Head to Head Comparison

Colt Python

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85%

Critic Rating

40 Reviews

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50%

User Rating

0 Reviews

Ruger GP100

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85%

Critic Rating

50 Reviews

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94%

User Rating

146 Reviews

50 MOA

Accuracy

50 MOA

7.64 Yeets

Damage

N/A

N/A

Range

10-50 yards

N/A

Recoil Velocity

N/A

6 rounds

Capacity

5 rounds

1968

Mobility

1985

50

Ergonomics

50

50

Fit & Finish

50

50

Reliability

50

MSRP:

$1199.99

Used Price:

$1199.99

New Price:

$1274.99

MSRP:

$709.01

Used Price:

$709.01

New Price:

$787.79

Gun Specifications

Specifications

Colt Python

Ruger GP100

Weight

44 oz

45 oz

Length

11.5"

5.5 Inches

Action

Double Action

Double Action

Caliber

.357 Magnum

.357 Magnum

Capacity

6

5

Finish

Blued

Gun Type

Revolver

Revolver

Sights

Fixed

Grip

WALNUT

Barrel Length

6.02"

2"

Height

6"

6"

Width

1.5 Inches

1.5 Inches

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Gun Descriptions

The Colt Python is a .357 Magnum caliber revolver manufactured by Colt's Manufacturing Company of Hartford, Connecticut. It was first introduced in 1955, the same year as Smith & Wesson's M29 .44 Magnum. The Colt Python is intended for the premium revolver market segment.

The GP100 is a family/line of double action five-shot (.44 Special), six-shot (.357 Magnum, .38 Special, & 10mm Auto), seven-shot (.357 Magnum & .327 Federal Magnum), or ten-shot (.22 Long Rifle) revolvers made by Sturm, Ruger & Co., manufactured in the United States. Since its introduction, it has been produced with a number of variations including various barrel lengths and profiles, fixed or adjustable sights, and in blued carbon steel or stainless steel.

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