Back in the early ‘70s my best friend’s older brother was a cop and carried a Python. Got interested in them back then. Zombie stuff is for children and don’t care for the genre. Saw the pilot episode of “Walking Dead” and quit half way through.
2020 Python or What?
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Driftwood
Thanks for the pics of your collection
But I have no idea what zombie show you're talking about and don't care to.
I would like to know what Colt 357's or 44 Magnums you think could be reliable sturdy and accurate enough to serve as an effective deer hunting revolver.
So if I were to get a Colt that is significantly cheaper than a python or an anaconda for that role and that also actually looks good and by the way I hate bear ejector rods I think they look fragile and awful, what would you recommend if I specifically wanted another Colt. Actually it doesn't necessarily even have to be a hunting revolver because my 686 7-in is perfect for that along with other Smith & Wesson's and the Dan Wesson I already have.
I might even get the four and a half inch python and I agree I do not want one of the old pythons I want the new python. So I do want a gun that I can also carry not just in the woods. It has to be something with at least 357 power or 44 Magnum.
Thanks for the pics of your collection
But I have no idea what zombie show you're talking about and don't care to.
I would like to know what Colt 357's or 44 Magnums you think could be reliable sturdy and accurate enough to serve as an effective deer hunting revolver.
So if I were to get a Colt that is significantly cheaper than a python or an anaconda for that role and that also actually looks good and by the way I hate bear ejector rods I think they look fragile and awful, what would you recommend if I specifically wanted another Colt. Actually it doesn't necessarily even have to be a hunting revolver because my 686 7-in is perfect for that along with other Smith & Wesson's and the Dan Wesson I already have.
I might even get the four and a half inch python and I agree I do not want one of the old pythons I want the new python. So I do want a gun that I can also carry not just in the woods. It has to be something with at least 357 power or 44 Magnum.
North? Manhurin?
Phoenix? Do tell...
I might be up for considering a single action freedom arms 357 but probably wouldn't do that because I already have so many outstanding hunting revolvers so I'm probably looking for another double action probably with the 4.5 inch barrel but maybe with the six.
Phoenix? Do tell...
I might be up for considering a single action freedom arms 357 but probably wouldn't do that because I already have so many outstanding hunting revolvers so I'm probably looking for another double action probably with the 4.5 inch barrel but maybe with the six.
Driftwood Johnson
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Mr. Mosin
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Proper punctuation is vital to clear, concise conversation.
On the topic of "Python 2020"... do I want one ? On one hand, yes. On the other hand "No gunsmiths !!!", "No parts !!!", "Python delicacy !!!", $1500+ price !!!". One hand is really weighting the other down, and it's the hand that's screaming "S&W has plenty of parts, lotsa gunsmiths, and is two for the price of one Colt !!!".
On the topic of "Python 2020"... do I want one ? On one hand, yes. On the other hand "No gunsmiths !!!", "No parts !!!", "Python delicacy !!!", $1500+ price !!!". One hand is really weighting the other down, and it's the hand that's screaming "S&W has plenty of parts, lotsa gunsmiths, and is two for the price of one Colt !!!".
shoebox1.1
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I’d get the python. You know you want it. It’s beyond cool. If it’s anything like my king cobra it’s a keeper. my first python expirience was like 12 years ago. Buddy at work traded a 300.00 gun for a blue 4 inch python. The most amazing trigger I’ve ever felt on a firearm and the richest deep blue finish ever. It was amazing and still is amazing in the possession of another friend of ours. ( he will NOT sell — I’ve tried)
Old Dog
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Look at the pics in the attached link to a thread... tell me that you don't want a Python.
https://www.thehighroad.org/index.php?threads/1962-4-colt-python-the-goat.877616/#post-11696651
I'm sorry, I know a lot of you guys love your 686s (I like mine as well), but sometimes, history, craftsmanship and the cool factor just trump practicality.
https://www.thehighroad.org/index.php?threads/1962-4-colt-python-the-goat.877616/#post-11696651
I'm sorry, I know a lot of you guys love your 686s (I like mine as well), but sometimes, history, craftsmanship and the cool factor just trump practicality.
Rock185
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In non-Python Colt 357s, maybe an older Trooper or 3 5 7 model might be worthy of consideration...
P5 Guy
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I grew up shooting Colts and Smiths, for me there is zero mystique.
Its just accuracy and looks.
Id be content w a 686 pre lock, or maybe a new Python.
While the old Pythons in blue look the best to me (6")........as an outdoorsman, I want stainless.
Its just accuracy and looks.
Id be content w a 686 pre lock, or maybe a new Python.
While the old Pythons in blue look the best to me (6")........as an outdoorsman, I want stainless.
CraigC
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Back in the `80's I wanted a Colt Peacekeeper 6" real bad. It was a lower cost alternative to the 8" Whitetailer that came with a Burris 1.5-4x. Still holds true today, although exponentially so.
Of course, I also wanted a Lamborghini back then too.
Of course, I also wanted a Lamborghini back then too.
I wonder--about the possible business case for a slight modification to produce a newTrooper.
Design wise, I'm thinking of a Python with a solid rib and a shorter underlug.
Demand?
Price point?
Costs, nonrecurring and production?
Design wise, I'm thinking of a Python with a solid rib and a shorter underlug.
Demand?
Price point?
Costs, nonrecurring and production?
BigBlue 94
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They arent the magnums, but all of the New Service Colt based revolvers i have are reliable, sturdy, and accurate enough. The 38-40 would put down deer well at 50yds and under. Mine is more accurate than I am. They are all old and pre-war, so there was no 44 mag, just special and Russian. Might luck into a .455 eley.
There were a handful of Colt Shooting Masters made in 357 and 45 colt. Though they are likely to be double the python price!
One gun i have experience with that also fits those three requirements is an Interarms Virginia Dragoon in 44 mag. Based on the Colt SAA, but scaled up slightly for 44 mag. 7.5" barrel with high-viz target style sights. They were produced by, not imported by, Interarms and are an excellent and robust revolver. Also useful as a club should you run out of bullets!
I own an old model 6" nickel python. It does have a tremendously smooth action, but my shooting master 38 and the New Service 38-40 feel just as smooth. So does my custom ruger blackhawk. The custom blackhawk SA is smoother than that of the python. The DA of the python is where it really shines. Of course the ruger doesn't have that feature!
Were this about SD, that would be pertinent, but...
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Paul R Zartman
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Pythons are very nice guns to shoot and own, if its possible for the normal enthusiast to acquire one then go for it.
Honestly they have become collector items and don't mean much to me anymore, I like to shoot the S#!% out of my collection, any old python is a collector/safe queen, doesn't interest me anymore...the new model?...just a manufacturer trying to keep reputation up by offering a piece of nostalgia...life is too short to give into the props...
Live Long...Shoot em alot...
Paul
Honestly they have become collector items and don't mean much to me anymore, I like to shoot the S#!% out of my collection, any old python is a collector/safe queen, doesn't interest me anymore...the new model?...just a manufacturer trying to keep reputation up by offering a piece of nostalgia...life is too short to give into the props...
Live Long...Shoot em alot...
Paul
Old Dog
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Ah, no -- just a manufacturer actually listening to years-long demands from its customers and finally reintroducing a stronger, better version of a classic (well, still waiting for one in royal blue). A version that owners will gladly want to shoot, a lot. And it'll still look good.
Paul R Zartman
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WAITING...
...most of us have been thru this ...save your money for the classic if you want one that bad...they are nice and smooth pieces of art, the new pythons are just another colt gun at a TOO HIGH OF PRICE... just my opinion of course 
Old Dog
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All-righty, then...WAITING...
In the immortal words of the legendary Patrick Swayze in that classic movie Road House, "Opinions vary."
Kindly put.
CraigC
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Have you handled one? MSRP on a new 686 or GP is $900-$1000. The days of brand new production revolvers for $400 are gone. So while you can send a Ruger or S&W to a gunsmith to get a slick action, getting one polished like the Python is going to be problematic and extremely costly. I'm not a Colt Kool Aid drinker, never was. Actually I've been very critical of them for years. However, I have to give credit where it is due. Their guns of the last 10yrs or so have been fantastic....the new pythons are just another colt gun at a TOO HIGH OF PRICE... just my opinion of course
Mr. Mosin
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To me, *if* Colt can get it right; and avoid all the issues of the old Python... a new one is worth $1500, just to not have to return to factory to get it working right. That's *if* Colt can step up their game and get this right, every time
Couldn't have said it better, CraigC. And to be specific, the 4" model...and I'd carry it too...no "Collectors" hereabouts. Or...wait...maybe one of the original M16's in .32 Long...a few were made in that easy to tote 4" bbl. length too. Beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder...and no Colt aside from the Gold Cups of Series 70 persuasion, need apply. YMMv and more power to you. Rod
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