I do think that CZ's acquisition of Colt is a positive step. But it will take more than a solvent company producing the same old stuff to excite me.
Colt double action revolvers have always lacked the single stage nature of S&W. Even the Python's reputation of being so accurate and exquisite came from single action bullseye shooting, a delightful finish and lots of advertising. It has the same old action, based on changing mechanical advantage as always. The 'working man's' DA revolvers had the sole redeeming value of being believed to be stronger. To be fair, the New Service would allow one to load up .38 Special to a high level, but no more than an "N" frame S&W.
The single actions have been thought of highly - based on history of the model P and movies. I'm not so sure about the .22 revolvers. I must say Ruger makes a much better using single action. In any caliber. For the nostalgia faction and Cowboy shooting the replicas are far better.
The one bright spot is the Government Model. However, I'm pretty calm over all the 'safety improvements'. The firing pin lock is superfluous; just something else to go wrong. The only improvement the Government Model ever needed was better sights and proper fitting to insure defensive rounds fed and chambered properly. All the other modifications are for specialized competition use; not self defense.
So I am elated on the part of the company and heritage, but lukewarm at best on the subject of products. Over all, I am glad. But as much as I enjoy CZ rifles, I likely will not buy much of the 'old Colt' products.