Possible New Colt Pythons?

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Anybody feel the ground just shake? That was all of the diehard fanboys fainting in excitement, and the diehard collectors fainting in nervousness. I’m glad they are back in the game, but it’s gonna take a whole lot of convincing for me to believe that the new pythons are better than a custom shop 686, a high end gp100, or a DW15. I’m betting you could buy at least 2 of those for roughly what they want for a new python.

btw... have they announced yet if it has the progressive rifling on the barrel? I’m honestly just curious if they might make good barrels for making new smolts.
 
Outta my price range and don't need another 357. Id probably hop on board and save up for one if I didn't own a .357 . Sure am glad to see more revolvers coming into the market!

Now im hoping they sell well enough so colt will come back out with an Anaconda, than maybe I'll start saving my pennies.
 
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My old blue Python was OK, but I've never really missed it since I sold it after I had the broken hand it had fixed. I have 2 DW 15-2's, a 715, a SAR sr38, an S&W 28-2, and a Taurus 658, so I doubt I'll bite, but I know a couple of people who will almost for certain.
 
WestKentucky said:
Anybody feel the ground just shake? That was all of the diehard fanboys fainting in excitement, and the diehard collectors fainting in nervousness. I’m glad they are back in the game, but it’s gonna take a whole lot of convincing for me to believe that the new pythons are better than a custom shop 686, a high end gp100, or a DW15. I’m betting you could buy at least 2 of those for roughly what they want for a new python.

btw... have they announced yet if it has the progressive rifling on the barrel? I’m honestly just curious if they might make good barrels for making new smolts.
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Y'm feeling it shake, I have watched the King Cobra go down in selling price since the new one was put out, now gonna see the older Python do the same, and some time this year looks like I'm gonna get one, older or newer one not sure yet but leaning toward new one.
 
WestKentucky said:
Anybody feel the ground just shake? That was all of the diehard fanboys fainting in excitement, and the diehard collectors fainting in nervousness. I’m glad they are back in the game, but it’s gonna take a whole lot of convincing for me to believe that the new pythons are better than a custom shop 686, a high end gp100, or a DW15. I’m betting you could buy at least 2 of those for roughly what they want for a new python.

btw... have they announced yet if it has the progressive rifling on the barrel? I’m honestly just curious if they might make good barrels for making new smolts.
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Doesn't even need to be a custom shop 686. An off the shelf model with some trigger work will do the job. I've shot the Python side by side with a 686 and a Ruger Match Champion and really don't understand what is so appealing about them.
 
This is not a real Python... There - I said it, it had to be said. ;) This revolver has the newer, Mk. III/V type action, so it's basically a new Colt revolver sharing a name and looks with the classic model, but nothing more. Comparing it to a "real" Python will be a pointless exercise, much like comparing the new "Cobra" to the old one - those are two completely different revolvers.
 
Well, I'm going to think about it hard. I liked the Python I had. I didn't really think it was a lot better than a Smith and Wesson or some other quality revolvers, but when I wanted it, I wanted a Python, and nothing else would satisfy that itch. I hated to sell it, but at the time I was out of work and needed the money.

When Smith and Wesson stopped making the Model 19, I thought I'd never buy another brand new one. Well, they bought back the Model 19, and I had to have the first one I saw, and IMHO, it's as good, if not better than the old ones (I will grant that the older ones are nicer looking, but not much). The Colt Cobra came back, and it is one fantastic gun, good enough that it's my EDC.

Maybe there is another Python in my future.
 
Mizar said:
This is not a real Python... There - I said it, it had to be said. ;) This revolver has the newer, Mk. III/V type action, so it's basically a new Colt revolver sharing a name and looks with the classic model, but nothing more. Comparing it to a "real" Python will be a pointless exercise, much like comparing the new "Cobra" to the old one - those are two completely different revolvers.
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Well, its made by Colt. Its got the Python name on it, its a real Python- just a new generation.

Is a Trooper Mk3 not a "real" Trooper? They use totally different lockwork and frames than the original.

Is a '83 Camaro not a real Camaro because its a full unibody and the original '67 used a front subframe? Totally different cars, still Camaros.

The more I think about it, the more I like this gun. Looks good, stainless, current factory parts support, supposedly stronger. If the action is as good as everybody says about the new Cobra is, Im probably in.

Aside from a bit of depreciation, even classic Python owners should be happy, IMO. Now you can put away your investment gun to save wear and tear and shoot the snot out of a new one.

I do wonder about them releasing the King Cobra Target just before this. Seems kinda redundant now......
 
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Mizar said:
This is not a real Python... There - I said it, it had to be said. ;) This revolver has the newer, Mk. III/V type action, so it's basically a new Colt revolver sharing a name and looks with the classic model, but nothing more. Comparing it to a "real" Python will be a pointless exercise, much like comparing the new "Cobra" to the old one - those are two completely different revolvers.
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That's ridiculous. It's a real Python because Colt and the serial number says it is, much like the VIN on a classic car says what it truly is, so that LeMans owners can't ever turn their cars into real GTOs.
 
WestKentucky said:
Anybody feel the ground just shake? That was all of the diehard fanboys fainting in excitement, and the diehard collectors fainting in nervousness.
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I doubt the collectors will worry about it at all. There will always be "new Pythons" and "old Pythons." Or maybe "fake" and "real" ones. In the world of Smith and Wesson, a Model 27-2 and even a 27-3 or newer are thought of as different guns. Same with Model 19's. The 19-9 is considered a totally different animal by the S&W crowd. We won't even talk about the hallowed "pre" guns. ;)
 
I'll have to see and feel to become a believer. I want to see a blued version. Not this blackened looking gritty blueing that most have today. Put it out with a finish that's worthy of a world class gun and it will sell. Everyone sells stainless revolvers.
One other thing it will require is a great trigger.
I'm sure it'll fly off the shelves any way, but colt should be able to take a significant segment of the revolver market if they play their cards right. I've heard colts quality is as good now as it's ever been.
...and yeah, the guys who spent $5000 on a colt snake gun in the last couple of years are probably crying a little... I don't think anyone saw the return of colts revolvers, I know I didn't .
 
Hallelujah!! I think it will be great. I will finally be able to have a Python. Collectors have priced a lot of us shooters out of a lot of great guns. Guns are meant to shot not put in a safe. I know a lot of people will cry about the “hand fitting” of yesteryear. The reason all guns had to hand fitted is because the small intricate parts could not be manufactured to the proper tolerances. Sure, we probably won’t see the Royal Blue finish again but that’s ok.
 
hemiram said:
My old blue Python was OK, but I've never really missed it since I sold it after I had the broken hand it had fixed. I have 2 DW 15-2's, a 715, a SAR sr38, an S&W 28-2, and a Taurus 658, so I doubt I'll bite, but I know a couple of people who will almost for certain.
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Where did you get the SR38 from? Been looking at it for a range gun.
 
You guys missed the winking face, didn't you? But strictly technically speaking - the heart of a revolver is it's lockwork, action if one prefers it, and this new Python has a completely different one. This is a different revolver - judge it for what it is, not what you think it should be. That's all I'm saying.
 
Mizar said:
This is not a real Python... There - I said it, it had to be said. ;) This revolver has the newer, Mk. III/V type action, so it's basically a new Colt revolver sharing a name and looks with the classic model, but nothing more. Comparing it to a "real" Python will be a pointless exercise, much like comparing the new "Cobra" to the old one - those are two completely different revolvers.
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I just watched a video that says it has a leaf spring action.
 
I think it’s fine to acknowledge that the new Python and old Pythons are two different critters. That doesn’t make the new ones better or worse. It’s just the new offering.

I’m pretty excited. I have an expensive Smith that has recently pissed me off with failures to fire and shaving lead. At this point I’m really thinking I’m going to send it in, get it fixed, and then trade it towards one of these Colts. I’ve never even handled a Python as every one I’ve ever come across was priced so high, I just didn’t care. Now I do.
 
I'm very glad to see a new Colt revolver on the market but I guarantee it ain't made like the original. It couldn't be. That said, from a practical standpoint, it just might be better. Just wish I was enamored of the .357 cartridge to get excited about it. You will find me in line for a new Anaconda though. ;)
 
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