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Return of the Python?

Postby Squib Joe on Mon Oct 31, 2016 7:48 am

I've been saying for years that Colt should get back to making double action revolvers. Is it happening?


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Re: Return of the Python?

Postby Ghost on Mon Oct 31, 2016 9:02 am

Yes please
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Re: Return of the Python?

Postby Randygmn on Mon Oct 31, 2016 11:55 am

There are quite a few folks out there praying that this isn't true, lol.
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Re: Return of the Python?

Postby crbutler on Mon Oct 31, 2016 1:20 pm

I've got 4 plus an anaconda.

Would get more if they were available reasonably.

I think their DA is better than smith's, but a big part was all the hand finishing they did to the mechanism. Not sure if it will be economical to make new ones at a reasonable price point. We shall see.
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Re: Return of the Python?

Postby shooter115 on Mon Oct 31, 2016 1:21 pm

It won't matter the way their dealer plan is arranged.
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Re: Return of the Python?

Postby MJY65 on Mon Oct 31, 2016 1:30 pm

Randygmn wrote:There are quite a few folks out there praying that this isn't true, lol.


I doubt it would decrease the value of a legacy Python. P&R Smith and Wessons are still in high demand despite current production.
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Re: Return of the Python?

Postby Ghost on Mon Oct 31, 2016 2:44 pm

MJY65 wrote:
Randygmn wrote:There are quite a few folks out there praying that this isn't true, lol.


I doubt it would decrease the value of a legacy Python. P&R Smith and Wessons are still in high demand despite current production.

I agree, I have my doubts that the quality can surpass the original but then again the technology available is impressive.
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Re: Return of the Python?

Postby Squib Joe on Mon Oct 31, 2016 4:50 pm

crbutler wrote:I've got 4 plus an anaconda.

Would get more if they were available reasonably.

I think their DA is better than smith's, but a big part was all the hand finishing they did to the mechanism. Not sure if it will be economical to make new ones at a reasonable price point. We shall see.


It depends on what you consider a reasonable price point. Right now they would have buyers lined up around the block ready to pay $1500-2000 for a new base model Python. And even a assembly-line design that they could pump out quickly, like the King Cobra, would have many buyers at $1000-1200
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Re: Return of the Python?

Postby ZeeC on Tue Nov 22, 2016 8:55 am

I wonder if the renewed interest in the Python is from "The Walking Dead" show being so popular?

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Re: Return of the Python?

Postby FJ540 on Fri Dec 09, 2016 6:38 pm

Considering I've seen their subcompact 1911's on the shelf with non-functional safeties, I'd question the fit/finish of any gun they make that's not 100% production-run assembly.

Even if they were a little rough out of the box, if the price was right you could massage it yourself and get a honey. Street price would determine how viable that option is.
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Re: Return of the Python?

Postby Squib Joe on Fri Dec 30, 2016 8:12 am

Annnnnnnnd....it's the Cobra

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Re: Return of the Python?

Postby PileDriver on Fri Dec 30, 2016 8:18 am

I suppose it's much to early to know an MSRP?


Not sure why I ask. If you have to ask, you can't afford it. :lol:
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Re: Return of the Python?

Postby Ghost on Fri Dec 30, 2016 8:52 am

Squib Joe wrote:Annnnnnnnd....it's the Cobra

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It's a start
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Re: Return of the Python?

Postby BU1 on Fri Dec 30, 2016 11:13 am

PileDriver wrote:I suppose it's much to early to know an MSRP?




$699 MSRP per several posts on the Colt forum.
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Re: Return of the Python?

Postby Squib Joe on Fri Dec 30, 2016 12:25 pm

So probably $625-650 in real life. They will sell well at that price

I have a Cobra from the mid-60s that I carry very rarely, but I may need an upgrade that will handle a +P diet and has a shrouded ejector rod
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