The epitome of Colt’s double-action revolver line was the Python. Introduced initially as a “deluxe Magnum” target revolver, the Python in .357 Mag. made its debut in 1955.

Colt’s of Hartford, Conn., has been in the solid-frame, swing-out-cylinder, double-action revolver business since the introduction of the Model 1889 Navy .38 DA. There were many subsequent ...

I have never loved the long pull of a double-action trigger, but the Python's trigger feels as smooth as whipped butter. "Retail for this gun is $1,499; a lot of people say, 'well, that is kind of ...

Although replaced in 1892 with a new Colt double action revolver, the M1873 remained in limited service with the U.S. military, seeing action in the Spanish American War, ...

Complicating the single action vs double action conversation are double action only handguns. They are a little different—but only a little. Let’s start with DAO revolvers.

Although replaced in 1892 with a new Colt double action revolver, the M1873 remained in limited service with the U.S. military, seeing action in the Spanish American War, ...

Earlier this week I called a break from a string of visits to the doctor’s office to spend some much-needed “quality time” at the Dug Hill Rod and Gun Club’s range with one of my all-time ...