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What's the deal with the new Colt Pythons?
I saw a 6" stainless one (it looked beautiful)
I saw the price tag at 1600$

Are these mass produced now and not worth the high price tag?
Are they just a new runs of the old system?
They look similar on the outside aside from the rollmarks which are now engraved which is sad to me.

Thoughts?
 
Palladan44 said:
What's the deal with the new Colt Pythons?
I saw a 6" stainless one (it looked beautiful)
I saw the price tag at 1600$

Are these mass produced now and not worth the high price tag?
Are they just a new runs of the old system?
They look similar on the outside aside from the rollmarks which are now engraved which is sad to me.

Thoughts?
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They are cosmetically similar, but share no parts except the grips. The action has been redesigned for easier manufacturing and better durability. The markings are laser etched. They had some issues early on with loose screws, short carry-up, and worn hands- but these have apparently been resolved and the latest reports Ive heard from new owners are extremely positive.

Are they worth it? Thats up to you, I suppose. I think so, a new Python is on my list.:)
 
By all accounts, Colt’s new snake guns are better built and more durable than they have ever been in their history. I wouldn’t hesitate a second to buy one. Ken Hackathorn is an enthusiastic supporter of the new Hartford pistols and that man knows his stuff.
 
Are they "worth it?" I think so. We've got three of them (my wife and I). I'm a lifelong Smith and Wesson guy, but these 2020 Pythons have really cut in on that. People are probably getting tired of hearing me talk about them. :)

I had a "problem" with the first one I bought, (6") back when they first came out. It was one of the very early ones with a S/N <3000. The sideplate screws came lose and sort of jammed the gun up. A minute or so with a screwdriver took care of it, and the problem has not returned. I liked the 6" so much I had to get a 4" go with it. The a couple of months ago, my wife decided she wanted one of her own, which is how we came to have three. On the good side, they shoot quite well with everything I've tried in them from my reloaded wadcutters to factory 357 ammo. The 6" one really likes my 148 grain Berry's wadcutter over the standard charge of Bullseye, with a Federal primer.

But only you can decide if they're "worth it" to you. I say it here a lot, I don't think you buy a Python because you want a 357. There are other guns that will do the same job for a lot less. Smith and Wesson, Ruger, even Taurus all make good 357's. I think you buy a Python because you just want a Python and nothing else will scratch that itch. That's the way it was for me anyway. I've wanted one since 1972 or so when I got old enough to buy a handgun. I never got one because there was always something else that was "just as good and cost less." Then they stopped making them and I figured that was the end of that. So when they raised the Python from the dead, I was pretty close to the head of the line and cost be dammed. When I saw one I just said "Take my money and shut up."

You can find them for the MSRP ($1499.00) from time to time, but I have never seen or heard tell of one for less than MSRP. Not saying it hasn't happened, just I haven't heard of it. I have heard of them selling for way over that too. Sportsman's Warehouse had them at MSRP a few days ago, but I don't know if they still do or not.

Might as well add a picture I suppose. The other 4" one looks just like this one.

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CajunBass said:
I don't think you buy a Python because you want a 357. There are other guns that will do the same job for a lot less. Smith and Wesson
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Good advice here. I own the new Python and an older Smith Model 686 Plus, both having 4" barrels. The more I handle them and compare features, the more I'm inclined to favor the Smith. The biggest differences between the two (at least on the ones I have) are the trigger pulls. The Smith has a much lighter sa pull and the Colt's da pull is lighter and a bit smoother. I would never pay very much more for the Python than I would the Model 686 Smith unless I really wanted a Python-and I have always wanted one, really wanted one and I have no regrets for finally getting one. My bucket list is pretty much sated at this point in my life.
 
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NIGHTLORD40K said:
They are cosmetically similar, but share no parts except the grips. The action has been redesigned for easier manufacturing and better durability. The markings are laser etched. They had some issues early on with loose screws, short carry-up, and worn hands- but these have apparently been resolved and the latest reports Ive heard from new owners are extremely positive.

Are they worth it? Thats up to you, I suppose. I think so, a new Python is on my list.:)
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So, have you checked out the two Pythons over at Centerfire Systems of late? Last page on Old-School Revolvers.
 
MosinT53Hunter said:
So, have you checked out the two Pythons over at Centerfire Systems of late? Last page on Old-School Revolvers.
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What about them? They're charging the same price for a gun that looks like it has been used a "truck gun" since the 1970's as a new one.

I like my new one.
 
Recently purchased a new model w 6" bbl but have not yet taken it to the range. It's quite a fine piece of metal art for sure. The DA is super smooth but the SA pull is on the heavy side.
 
d'zaster said:
Recently purchased a new model w 6" bbl but have not yet taken it to the range. It's quite a fine piece of metal art for sure. The DA is super smooth but the SA pull is on the heavy side.
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That's my experience as well, but since I almost never shoot them in S/A it's sort of a moot point to me. They just beg to be fired DA.
 
d'zaster said:
Recently purchased a new model w 6" bbl but have not yet taken it to the range. It's quite a fine piece of metal art for sure. The DA is super smooth but the SA pull is on the heavy side.
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I just picked one up myself. I have about 300 rds of .357 through her now. Accurate as can be and the DA is light and smooth. Much better than my Smiths, but in SA but the Smiths take the win. First Colt I have ever owned and the fit and finish is very nice. When my lgs gets a 4inch in it is sold. I waited til they got msrp or better and I am glad I did.
 
Slamfire said:
Rip Van Winkle: If you think the new ones are expensive, try to buy an old one!

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Exactly.

I have two older Pythons that I am quite happy with, and had a guy I know who loves to trade guns offer me a very-clean, (appears NIB with the two piece box) blued 2 1/2” Python that has to be from the early 70s.

He offered me the “friends and family” rate of $5500.
 
Anchorite said:
Exactly.

I have two older Pythons that I am quite happy with, and had a guy I know who loves to trade guns offer me a very-clean, (appears NIB with the two piece box) blued 2 1/2” Python that has to be from the early 70s.

He offered me the “friends and family” rate of $5500.
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You just made me cry a little, knowing what I sold mine for in '93. I had a 2 month old son, and the water had been shut off. The only saving grace was even for as little as I sold it for, I still made money, as I'd bought it from my Dad for $300.
 
Late 1990's and early 2000's had a 4" SS Python I bought new for as I recall around $700. Sent it off to Walt Sherman for a roller action tune and then to another well know 'smith (forget his name) for some metal work. After all was said and done think I might have had $1500 in it but for some reason parted with it to a friend. Double action was about 6 lbs and single around 3.2. Do miss it.
 
Took the new Python out yesterday for its maiden voyage. It's a great shooter in SA and DA. I found it comfortable, well balanced and accurate. Didn't send a lot of rounds down range as I was needing to dial in the rear sight with my s&w 610, but very happy with the Python performing perfectly right out of the box.
 
I have three of the older Pythons (an 8-inch and two 4-inch models) and the new 4.25 inch stainless model. Trigger on the new model is as good as two of my Pythons and better than the third. And, I don't have to worry about it going out of time (at least I hope not). I do have to agree that the single action on my Smiths are better ---- but I have an Officer's Model Match that's better than my Smiths. :)
 
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