Wiley Clapp was around for the Python's introduction in 1955. In this first of a three-part series, he journeys through the early days of this now legendary Colt revolver and ponders its ...

The Python was the flagship of Colt's revolver market, ... He traveled to Afghanistan and Iraq numerous times from 2002 to 2008, covering Stryker and light infantry units in combat.

They formed a group they've tabbed as the Colt Combat Unit, a trio of experienced special operations guys who jointly came up with a plan for a straightforward get after 'em gun.