Description
Late 3rd generation grips for Colt Python, reproduction
Colt Python late 3rd generation grips, 1979-1985
$225.00
This variation was used on Colt Python ca. 1979-1985. Finished with a tinted clear coat to replicate the original factory finish.
The original 3rd generation target grips always came with gold medallions, but you can also order with silver medallions.
Also available with nickel screw and nut for an added $25. If you want this option, please email us before ordering to make sure that we have them in stock!
Fits any Colt Python, including current production. They will also fit the current production Anaconda.
BEFORE ORDERING, please make yourself familiar with the nature of original style grips! Click here for more information
Additional information
| MEDALLION COLOR | Gold medallions, Silver medallions |
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paul centeno –
Perfect fit, checkering stands proud to the same degree as original, indistinguishable from a safe queen original, down to the screw, with both grips having the matching grain, unlike my originals. see my other review under Colt Python 2nd generation grips.
Chris –
Best reproduction stocks available on the market. Nice sharp checkering, great fit and finish. Purchased several pairs and different styles. Thanks Olof.
Scott –
Beautiful grips, perfect fit. I have some new, never shot Colt Pythons. You can not tell the difference in the grip, and I really think they are even nicer that the OEM Colt grips. I’m 100% satisfied! Scott
Collin Stager –
These grips look and feel amazing! They make the 2020 Python look just like the classic, a much better look in my opinion
Beau –
Wow. These are stunning on my new 2020 python. I honestly was very disappointed with factory colt grips on my new python, but these looking amazing on it. When the new anaconda comes out that also takes python grips I’ll have to get another pair!
Gary L –
Beautiful grips, really make the 2020 Python I have pop. Like them much better than the grips it came with. The craftsmanship is impeccable on these. Very pleased, good job Deer Hollow
Mark Agnew –
Better than the originals in every way. Colt should have put these on the new pythons. If you want the classic look you can’t go wrong with these
Greg Spencer –
What a difference a pair of these grips made on the new Python!!! It actually looks and feels like it should now. Incredibly well finished, and the fit was perfect; snug with no gaps anywhere. I am extremely satisfied with the product and the service from Deer Hollow. If you need to upgrade your Python, look no further. These are the real deal!!!
Tom Norrbohm –
I have been looking for replacement grips for my vintage Python for years and original grips are insanely expensive! These grips have the look and feel of the originals at a more respectable price. Fit was outstanding with no modifications needed. Highly recommended!
Cameron –
I have a 1980 Colt Python and these are an exact match to my original grips. In fact, these are better. The tinted clear coat is so much better than the old Colt finishes. I bought these for my Colt 2021 Python, but I’m thinking of ordering another set for my 1980 Python as well, and taking off the original grips and selling them. If you own a 2020/21 Python then don’t hesitate. It will improve the aesthetics of your gun 10 fold. Even if you own an original Python and just want to make some money by selling the original grips, or dont want to mess up the originals, or for whatever reason then again, don’t hesitate. These are definitely better than the original factory Colt grips. I couldn’t be happier, they are beautiful. The only thing to be aware of is do NOT try to use speedloaders with the 2021 Python. The HKS will not work and they will scratch up your grips if you try to use them because they get hung up on the grips. I recommend speed strips instead.
Art –
My late 3rd Generation Python came with the factory rubber grips. Although nice, the gun was crying for some nice wood grips. Avoid the E Bay uncertainty and purchase some of these. You won’t be disappointed.
Jordan –
Bought for a 2020 python and they were a perfect fit. Great fit and finish with nice checkering. They are much better than the OEM grips that came on it from the factory. Highly recommended!
GT –
Perfect fit on the 2020+ Python, with excellent checkering, and well-matched wood grain on both halves. They transform the controllability of the Python with full power rounds compared to the slimmer and less aggressively checkered OEM grips, and they really exude quality, right down to the properly staked medallions. They work well with the Safariland Comp II speedloader as well. My order was shipped the day I placed it, and the grips arrived in good order four days later.
Baldwin Gueits –
AMAZING set of grips!!! They are thicker and give a firmer grip than the factory 2020 Python grips that are in my opinion just too thin to get a firm grip on when firing 357 magnum rounds. I highly recommend these grips for every Python owner. You won’t be disappointed!
Brady j fields –
👍🏻👍🏻These are my 2nd pair of Colt snake gun grips from Deer Hollow. IMO Colt should have used these guys instead of Altam___t grips on the new Pythons. They would have made the new Python as close to the Pythons of the past. I have a mint 1974 6” nickel and other then being a shade lighter in color then these new Deer Hollow grips, I don’t think any serious collector would notice these aren’t vintage. If you are on the fence about spending a copy hundred.. here is your logic, “You get what you pay for “..
Excellent quality and craftsmanship!
Thank you
Kelly Black –
I have a original series 4″ barreled Colt Python that was made in 1979. I bought it on consignment a month ago. It had never been fired and is in mint condition. The previous owner had replaced the original grips with one piece Hogue grips which while they were ok, didn’t impress me. These Deer Hollow late 3rd generation Python grips not only look great but they also give a good firm hold on the pistol. Plus with those DH grips I’m sure that my Python looks like it did when it left the factory in 1979.
Deer Hollow, Thank you for great Python grips!
Richard Breeden –
Fella’s, these are the grips you are looking for! This is my third set from Olof and every set has been absolutely perfect. The fit and finish is actually better than any original Colt grips that I own. This third set is now sitting on a 3 inch 2022 Python and the look and feel of the gun is much better than the stock grips that came with the gun. Quality like this is very hard to find. You can not do better than this! Thanks Olof.
Rick Breeden
Aidan Lambert –
Amazing grips! Bought to replace the stock grips on my new production 2021 Colt Python I picked up a few months back. These grips fit perfect and give my new Python the look and feel I wanted it to have, the stock grips that came on it just couldn’t give this look as they are much darker and more of a grey color, they were also loose, no matter how I tightened them usually one shot would loosen them right back up, I contemplated sending it back in to Colt to get new grips but then I found this set. These grips are also in my opinion a better fit to the gun and to my hand and the texture feels so much better than the stock. I have shot a 1981 Python(main reason why I wanted a Python to begin with) with original grips and these are spot on to how I remember those feeling in my hand. Highly recommend if you’re looking for quality reproduction grips, excellent craftsmanship and top notch service. Thank you Olof!
Harrison Tang –
Put these on a 4.25” 2020 Python and I couldn’t be happier with them. They look amazing and fit perfectly! The thicker width and more aggressive raised texturing feel so much better in my hand than the stock Altamont grips. I was worried initially that the HKS PYA speedloaders wouldn’t clear the grips but found that it isn’t really an issue. The speedloaders can get hung up on the grips slightly with .357s, but if you insert the rounds just a bit and let gravity do their job, they work perfectly. The .38 specials went in no problem because of the shorter cartridge length. If I had another Python, I’d get another set of these grips in a heartbeat! If you’re on the fence about these, stop overthinking and just order them already.
Jim Curtis –
These are arguably the finest replacement grips for a colt I frame (Python). Worth every penny. I installed them on a Python Elite as I just could not get comfortable with the original laminated grips it came with.
Troy M –
Bought these for one of the new 6 inch Pythons. The factory grips aren’t terrible but these are nicer and have a much better feel to them. Installation was easy and the fitment was perfect. These are well worth the price and are probably the best grips you will find for a Python.
Bryan Thomason –
I will definitely look into another set for other guns I own. They do a very good job on these grips’ excellent quality. I am very pleased with my purchase.
Rich –
Excellent quality, Perfect fit and Finish, A+++
Stephen Weir –
They are beautiful, and they’re what should have been on the new Python in the first place. The checkering is great, the wood grain matches between the 2 grip panels and they feel superb in my hand. The fit and finish are first class, and I am SO happy that I bought them. I bought the late 3rd Gen, 1979-1985 grips and my 6″ Python looks SO much better.
BUY THEM!
Rich M –
These have got to be one of the finest aftermarket grips available for the Python. The fit and finish are perfect and make an excellent addition to any new, or for that matter, older Python. They fit perfectly in my hands and feel and look so much better than the factory grips that came on my 2022 Python. I highly recommend them. You won’t be disappointed. Thanks Olof for making such a fine product. You are a true craftsman.
Ron S –
Bought these grips for my 2022 3 inch Python. Very high quality and craftsmanship. Far superior than the grips that came on the Python. Grips fit perfectly from lower pin to top radius. Had to adjust side to side for tight fit do to varied frame thicknesses from Colt. You are not going to find anything better for a Python than Deerhollow. Thanks Olof for the time and engineering in producing these fine grips.
Eric Mello –
I bought these for my 6″ Python and the ’74-’78 version for my 4″ and I’m just amazed at how great and how much like the original grips these really are. The fit, finish, the feel and look is absolutely incredible. These are some of the best grips I’ve ever seen. They make my Pythons look like they never left the 70s or 80s. I love how they curve forward at the front just like the originals.
Stuart –
Was hesitant at first but I’m so glad I bought these grips. Feels way better than what came on the anaconda and looks like a completely different revolver in a great way. There was a slight wiggle forward and back at first but it was very easy to fit once I nines how. Olof sent me a fitting guide that was super easy to figure out and do myself. A 5 year old could do it. Olof is very responsive with questions and is a pleasure to work with. Great company and excellent customer service. Worth every penny!!
Gary W. –
Very Very nice grips. Fit perfect, Look awesome on my 1983 Python.
JOSEPH ROUNTREE –
Superb; sums up the the quality of these Colt grips! Will be buying more grips from Deer Hollow soon; there worth every penny spent.
John M –
This is my 3rd set of Deer Hollow, reproduction Colt grips. This most recent set is for a 2021 Colt Anaconda, replacing the rubber Hogue grips that Colt installs on it. The fit and finish of the Deer Hollow grips is fantastic. If you’re looking for a great set of wood grips for your 2020 Colt Python or 2021 Anaconda, these are the ones to get.
Daniel –
I bought a set of grips with the nickel screw & nickel insert to go on my nickel plated python., The grips are Incredible Quality & Fit Perfect. I couldn’t be happier with my purchase.. Thank you Olof…
Davide –
Colt Python late 3rd generation grips, 1979-1985, Gold medallions. The grips were delivered to me in Italy as per my request. They are well made, fit perfectly and are difficult to distinguish from the original. Have no doubts about entrusting yourself to an excellent craftsman. I sincerely thank Olof for his professionalism and courtesy.
Stan Black –
I ordered these for my 2020 Python and couldn’t be more pleased.They fit perfectly and are identical to the stocks on my original 1980 Python. I definitely recommend them.Much better than what came on the gun.
Chris –
Ordered these grips for my 2022 Colt Python upon reading previous positive reviews and recommendation from Colt. After speaking with Olof and corresponding by email about fitting, I received the grips 2 days after ordering them. All I can say is WOW! the grips are amazing, fit and finish are impeccable. Made the python look like it came from the factory from 1980. Olof you are a true craftsman. 5 Stars to you and your service to the shooting community.
Vern –
I ordered a set of late 3rd generation grips for a 2022 Colt Python. The shipment was quick, well packaged, and the grips are of the highest quality. They fit exactly and are beautiful. The customer service is top notch. Buy with confidence!
Mark –
After reading the numerous positive reviews here and on some gun forums, I ordered a set of the late 3rd gen Python grips and when they arrived, they were beautifully finished and looked like a work of art. Prior to ordering, I had read the grip installation and fitting instructions and was somewhat intimidated by the thought of having to fit the grips. Not to worry, the grips were a perfect fit on my 1983 blued Python. I would highly recommend these grips to anyone looking for a great set of grips for a Python.
Jim –
Just got my Python grips and I am stunned. The seams are tight and sharp, but the most amazing thing is how you mated up exact mirror image grain lines from two different pieces of wood so they came together in perfect matching V’s of wood grain on the bottom of the grip. The screw holes are precise and the screws fit the holes like a glove…….and when you snug up the screw on the gun the screw is the perfect length! It’s the little things that make the difference. Oh,….and the screws are the correct type just like the originals. Once again the little details that make the difference.
Jim –
WOW!!! These grips are amazing!!! Absolutely blown away at the craftsmanship. They are just so beautifully made. Am so happy I ordered these!!!
YLS –
Absolutely gorgeous grips for my first gen Diamondback. Everyone said they’re better than the original grips and I’d agree. Thank you for the great service too.
JVN –
Colt Python late 3rd generation grips, 1979-1985 MEDALLION COLOR:Silver medallions
The grips are a beautifully made, perfect fit for my 2020 Colt Python. A world of difference
from the factory grips that came with the 2020. These grips fit the hand perfectly allowing
a firm grip. If one is on the fence about buying a set of grips from Olof, don’t be, this is the way
a Colt Python should feel in your hands.
Charlie Wunderlin –
I bought a 2023 Colt Python and was disappointed with the grips they were below the elegance of a Python then I found Deer Hollow bought the 79-85 gold medallions grips now it looks like a Python great job 4 star.
Mike –
I bought the late Python 3rd gen grips for my 2021 model earlier this year. I waited until I had a few hundred rounds down range to do this review. These grips are worth every penny. They are a perfect fit and are beautiful. If you want the best Python grips on the market, go with Deer Hollow.
Stan –
These grips are beyond description. They fit my Gen 3, 1979 Royal Blue Python perfectly and look amazing. I have a 1st generation Diamondback with similar OEM grips and your grips are virtually unintelligible from the OEM grips which I have had since new. Thank you so much, and I will tell everyone I know about the fabulous quality of your products.
Martin –
Received my pair of Python grips and the fit and finish is superb. The same pair also fit my Colt Anaconda 2021 perfectly.
Chris –
I’m so glad I bought these. These beautiful grips fit my new production 3″ Python perfectly out of the box. These grips should be what comes on the new guns. They’re vastly superior to the thin, slick grips that come on the Python. I was a little hesitant to buy aftermarket grips after a bad experience with Thai grips from ebay for a S&W in the past, but I am so very glad I bought these. I just ordered a new 5″ Python and I will ditch the stock grips and get another set of these as soon as they’re back in stock. These grips have much more traction than the slippery stock grips, and they fill my hand much more nicely. They especially feel better at the top of the grip at the web of my hand. They definitely provide more support there than the stock grips. They also have a much more authentic Colt feel in the bottom of the grip, and bring back memories of an old Diamondback my Uncle owned that I used to shoot. Kudos to Deer Hollow, and thanks for the great product.
CJ –
These are the grips that the 2020 Python should have come with. These fit perfectly on my 3″ Python, and they’re beautiful. They fill the hand better than the stock grips, and they offer much, much more traction. I’ve already ordered a second set for my 5″ Python. Perfect.
Al –
I’ve got these reproduction 3rd generation grips for my 2020 Python because the new grips that came on the gun are not quite as visually appealing as old factory grips. These reproduction grips are rather pricy but worth the price. They fit my 2020 Python perfectly like a pair of gloves with no gap or play. They are truly “presentation grade” grips to really complement the new or vintage Pythons.
Tanner –
Beautiful grips and a great upgrade from the factory 2020 and up Python grips! My particular set installed nice and snug with no play or wobble with zero modifications. Your experience may be different.
Dylan –
Absolutely stunning grips. Even better than original Python grips. Fit and finish was flawless and his guide to fitting these grips was easy to follow and worked very well. They look great on my 2023 Python. Would highly recommend.
Greg Lemon –
I have actually purchased 3 sets of these over a years worth of time, every piece is impeccable, absolutely perfect. YOU couldn’t tell them from the originals, except maybe they are a slight bit better, if your thinking about a pair, don’t think just buy them , you won’t be disappointed, I paid a lot of money for an original set of Python grips, next to each other I can’t tell the difference.
Larry Pierce –
I purchased 2 sets of these grips for my 4.5 &
6″blue pythons.They look & feel great.I’m trying to decide what grips for my anaconda.
John P. –
I just received a pair of late 3rd generation grips for a Colt Python 4” Royal Blue. The wood grain is beautiful. The finish is like fine furniture. The fit is snug and wood to metal, flawless. Olof is indeed a master craftsman.
John Lippert –
I purchased a pair of late 3rd generation grips for a 2020 stainless python on a recommendation from a friend. The fit, finish and craftsmanship on these grips is amazing!
Chris Guest –
I was told by a friend that the Deer Hollow reproduction grips were so good that only Colt experts could tell the difference. That said, I bought a pair for my Colt Python and they truly are beautiful. They fit the gun perfect and my eye can’t tell they are not original. My Python now is visually collector quality.
They really brought my gun up to top notch. I am very happy with them.
Gerald Kapral –
I just received my late third generation grips to put on my 1987 brite stainless python, they are a work of art. Perfect fit and finish and they are a dramatic visual and physical improvement over the rubber grips that came on the gun. This is the second pair of python grips I bought from Deer Hollow, and I’m waiting for the third pair to come back in stock to dress up a newer python I bought two years ago. Almost makes me wish I had a few more Pythons to dress up! Thank You Olof!
Nicolas –
Incredible quality and finish, the install was simple with no adjustment needed. Beautiful wood choice, and the gold medallions look stunning and centered. Had a small question when my order arrived and within a few hours I had a response from the team, no issues with the grips themselves just a knowledge question that was answered quick and thoroughly. Highly recommend these as a replacement for aging grips or to throw on a new 2020 model.