Possible New Colt Pythons?

Personally, I think moving away from the hand-fitted action of the original is a step in the right direction. This way, maybe it will actually be viable on the market. Because a $4000 new version of the original certainly wouldn't last. I definitely would never spend that much on a .357. I have some pretty nice .357's and not counting grips and other accessories, that's about what I have invested in the 8 guns I already own.

As far as price, folks need to keep in mind that they're not what they used to be. The days of buying a nice new Ruger or S&W for $400 are long gone. Many have an MSRP in the $1000 range.

Yep, even a Mustang II is still a "real" Mustang.

The new Python will become a collectable soon. Colt has a long history of bankruptcy. https://www.investopedia.com/articles/markets/071315/why-colt-went-out-business.asp

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The introduction of smart gun technology, which was designed to make guns safer, alienated Colt's core customer base of gun advocates who misconstrued the move as one that provided further ammunition to gun control advocates.

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ColtPythonElite said:

I just watched a video that says it has a leaf spring action.

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New Cobras and King Cobras also have a leaf mainspring, but the action type is the redesigned Mk.III/V type one. Look at the right side of the frame, especially the location of the bolt pin - without even looking at a disassembled lockwork of the new Python, I can bet that this is the same lockwork used in the new Cobra/King Cobra.

Jim Watson said:

Yes, and the bottom leaf of the V on a rebound lever, too!

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I don't know if you are joking or not, but this revolver uses a transfer bar - it's clearly evident from the DA shooting in the videos posted.

I like it!!

WestKentucky said:

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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well its been that way for a long time... always were more than a model 27 even....

Colt with its acute business acumen and world renowned timing is only around 7 Walking Dead seasons too late. Still they look really good and once the initial rush dies down the street price should be a couple hundred lower. Not bad, now we need the Anaconda.

Mizar said:

I don't know if you are joking or not, but this revolver uses a transfer bar - it's clearly evident from the DA shooting in the videos posted.

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Which video shows a transfer bar?
Because there is a rebound lever in the action.

Dave T said:

"The confidence of amateurs is the envy of professionals."

As for the new Python, I never thought they would built it. And looking at the one photo we have available, it's not the same gun as before. But then nothing much else is either.

Dave

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Well said, sir. I have the fortune of owning two “original” Pythons, a 6” stainless that I had Reeves Jungkind work over and a 4” blued version. I won’t part with either. And I won’t be buying a “new” Python.

Look closely, Jim - this is not a rebound lever. Bellow I'm posting a video that clearly shows that the hammer does not rebound, but quite the contrary - you can clearly see it moving slightly forward as the transfer bar disengages (start from 1:07 min):

CraigC said:

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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Same here on the Anaconda. I still haven’t found my way into a 44 yet, and a new Anaconda would be a nice addition.

I see what you mean. I also found a picture of the gun cocked and the hammer face is stepped for the transfer bar like a Ruger.
OK, that is a "trigger return lever" not a rebound lever.

But it's a nice touch nevertheless - they got rid of the designated trigger and hand springs.

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Announced

They say they deleted 12 or 14 parts, depending on which video you watch. A old vs new parts list would be interesting.
Of course MIM jigsaw puzzle assembly cuts out a number of pins and screws.

That sounds rather interesting, but I too suspect that they counted for every possible pin and contact surface.

243winxb said:

The new Python will become a collectable soon. Colt has a long history of bankruptcy.

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There's always a wet towel in the crowd.

I bet they are counting on the Walking Dead fan base to show up for this one. Count me once the initial fervor stops.

WB

Wildbillz said:

I bet they are counting on the Walking Dead fan base to show up for this one. Count me once the initial fervor stops.

WB

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Same..I'll finally be able to own one!

I doubt if the Walking Dead had any influence on the decision to bring the new Python out.

I am at a range or another several days a week, (I am at a range right now with a Python...lol), go to half a dozen gun shows a year, and stop in every gun store that looks interesting. I have yet to hear a guy say, "I gotta get me a Python because that Walking Dead guy has one"...I watched the whole series, I can only remember hearing Rick Grimes reference the gun as a Python one time.

ColtPythonElite said:

I doubt if the Walking Dead had any influence on the decision to bring the new Python out.

I am at a range or another several days a week, (I am at a range right now with a Python...lol), go to half a dozen gun shows a year, and stop in every gun store that looks interesting. I have yet to hear a guy say, "I gotta get me a Python because that Walking Dead guy has one"...I watched the whole series, I can only remember hearing Rick Grimes reference the gun as a Python one time.

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That's what I was thinking.

460Shooter said:

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.

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I gave up on S&W, I really love the looks & feels but a 686 with a canted barrel that the frame was off set and would not be fixed and a 629 that shot loose in short order were all I could take. I know older ones were better but I'm just reluctant to jump on another when my other revolvers digest mountains of hot loads and don't care at all.

Happy New Year !

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I gave up on S&W, I really love the looks & feels but a 686 with a canted barrel that the frame was off set and would not be fixed and a 629 that shot loose in short order were all I could take. I know older ones were better but I'm just reluctant to jump on another when my other revolvers digest mountains of hot loads and don't care at all.

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I won’t say I’ve given up on them totally, but I’m a bit disinclined to give them any if my money again when there are options like this available.

Mizar said:

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.

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Glad it’s a totally different lock work. The originals Python was an outdated soup sandwich action when it was introduced and all they did was break and shoot them selves out of time when subjected to users that actually wanted to shoot.

Original Pythons are pretty, and beautifully assembled. So are Ferrari’s, but they’re delicate like a Ferrari. Made to look at not to run hard.

Based on my (admittedly small sample of) three new Cobras and King Cobras … I'm in. I'm ready to believe that there have actually been some engineering improvements, and the pics look great.

Repeat after me: NO LOCK. (This is one area where I believe S&W automatically turned most fans of its revolvers away from the new Smiths.)

[puts Kool-Aid glass down]