Zendude
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I admit that I didn’t know what a Python was until the tv show. But when I saw it...well that large frame shiny stainless 357 with a vent rib spoke for itself. Sort of like a 69 Dodge Charger.
Let me ask you guys this question.
How many of you who are interested in owning a Python first saw one on TV in that stupid zombie series?
How many of you would not be interested, would not even know the Python existed, if you had not seen that stupid TV zombie series?
Be honest now.
So now guys please tell me where I can get one for $1499...
Still waiting on an answer to that one...
Right now I can't even find a Ruger American Ranch 6.5Grendel for MSRP. A Python?So now guys please tell me where I can get one for $1499...
Still waiting on an answer to that one...
I know locally they are much closer to 2k, IF you can find one.So now guys please tell me where I can get one for $1499...
Still waiting on an answer to that one...
Could be.I've been told Colt sets its charges close to
its MSRP, thus neither the distributor nor the
local gun dealer can do much else but charge
the MSRP or above it to make a decent profit
That cannot impact the value at all.This apparently inflates the value of a Colt
such as a Python.
The current Python appears to be a much better made sixgun than the current S&W offerings. S&W has taken too many cost-cutting measures over the last +20yrs.In my experience the Python is certainly no better
than the Smiths it has competed against. But some
people are willing to pay for that Colt image of
"exclusivity." and Colt seems satisfied with that smaller
part of the market. With modern manufacturing
methods, I truly believe the Python could actually
sell at Smith & Wesson prices.
Agree. I'm likely going to sell a PC S&W to fund a Python in the next year or so.The current Python appears to be a much better made sixgun than the current S&W offerings.
The current Python appears to be a much better made sixgun than the current S&W offerings. S&W has taken too many cost-cutting measures over the last +20yrs.
I'm likely going to sell a PC S&W to fund a Python in the next year or so.
View media item 95What Performance Center Smith do you have;
is it comparable in size, caliber to the 2020 Python.
So you can make something cheaper and better??? Fascinating. Here I thought that milled steel and hammer forged one-piece barrels were better than injection molded innards and two piece barrels. S&W has cut costs, significantly and it has affected quality. Enough so that the fit & finish advantage over Ruger has disappeared.So-called cost cutting measures do not
reflect a lack of quality or durability. Smith's
updated internal revolver parts have been proven
through tens of thousands of rounds in the
last 20 years.
Anyone on this forum own say a recently
manufactured Smith Model 66 or 686
AND a 2020 Python? And have you shot
thousands of rounds through BOTH
products? I particularly like to know how
well the 2020 Python's double action is
working compared to a stock 66 or 686.
The Python and the Smith 686 L-frame
would be the best comparison as the 66
is a smaller framed .357.
CajunBass,
Thank you for your report.
I suspect the slightly heavier Model 19 trigger
is Smith's typical setting meant for total
reliability with every type of primer and
also an attempt to avoid short stroking during
stress.
Usually the Smith trigger snaps back
to reset without any necessity to ease off
pressure on the trigger after firing.
I had read Colt increased the weight of its
"V" spring after some ignition failures and
comments about a "mushy" return to reset
position.
Bears repeating.How many rounds did YOU put through a new Python before you condemned it???