bushmaster1313
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Seems like the Model 27-2's get shot a lot and the Python's get looked at a lot. This ends up make the lower priced Model 27-2 cost more.
Which costs more: Model 27-2 or Python?
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Not sure what you're asking - that, in the long run, a model 27 shooter, is actually more expensive than a minty Python safe queen once ammo, gas, range fees, etc are factored in? If so, I'd likely agree. The initial cost of the gun itself isn't that great if it's shot a lot.
NMGonzo
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CCW or range toy?
Remo223
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I suppose one could look at this as a piece of industrial equipment and then do calcs
deprecieation, salvage value, maintenance costs, and operating costs(ie ammo)
The colt will have negative depreciation and exceptional salvage value, but higher maintenance costs
The smith will have mild depreciation, mild salvage value, and mild maintenance costs.
Its a tossup.
deprecieation, salvage value, maintenance costs, and operating costs(ie ammo)
The colt will have negative depreciation and exceptional salvage value, but higher maintenance costs
The smith will have mild depreciation, mild salvage value, and mild maintenance costs.
Its a tossup.
Ala Dan
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Really, it depends on a lot of factors~! For example, a roughed up Colt
Python probably would be worth less, than say a very minty, UNFIRED
Smith & Wesson model 27-2; especially if the S&W's barrel length is
3.5" in length. Or it could be vice versa. Colt offered many more of
the factory finishes, than Smith & Wesson did; so that too would
come into play. One of Colts finishes that I liked, was the old Colt
Guard; or electroless nickel finish, but it was only offered for a'bout
2 years I think~? While S&W's "Deep Blue" and Colt's "Royal Blue"
were both very pretty on new [older] weapons; I'm a Smith kind'a
guy, so I give the nod to them. Also, both firm's regular nickel guns
were a beauty too behold~! Another one of my favorites in my Colt
D-frame 2" factory nickel Detective Special with original grips; as
its only been test fired at the factory, and cleaned up it shines like
new money. Its from 1971, the 2nd issue (1947-1972) and needless
too say, I'm also very proud of it. I have a couple more nickel Smiths
[a 4" model 10-5 from the early 60's, and a 19-3 from 1975] but I
will save their history for another time~!
Python probably would be worth less, than say a very minty, UNFIRED
Smith & Wesson model 27-2; especially if the S&W's barrel length is
3.5" in length. Or it could be vice versa. Colt offered many more of
the factory finishes, than Smith & Wesson did; so that too would
come into play. One of Colts finishes that I liked, was the old Colt
Guard; or electroless nickel finish, but it was only offered for a'bout
2 years I think~? While S&W's "Deep Blue" and Colt's "Royal Blue"
were both very pretty on new [older] weapons; I'm a Smith kind'a
guy, so I give the nod to them. Also, both firm's regular nickel guns
were a beauty too behold~! Another one of my favorites in my Colt
D-frame 2" factory nickel Detective Special with original grips; as
its only been test fired at the factory, and cleaned up it shines like
new money. Its from 1971, the 2nd issue (1947-1972) and needless
too say, I'm also very proud of it. I have a couple more nickel Smiths
[a 4" model 10-5 from the early 60's, and a 19-3 from 1975] but I
will save their history for another time~!
dprice3844444
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check out the 27's twin brother,the model 28 highway patrolman,same gun diff finish
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