...rolls-royce of revolvers gone forever? Owning a python has always been my dream, but I have never had the financial freedom to just plop down a grand. If Colt is not planning on bring back the python, I might just have to find one now instead of waiting for it to get to 2 grand, right?
Will Colt ever bring back Python like Chevy did with Camaro. Or is the...
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Doc Hudson
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Personally I'm no great fan of the Python, or other Colt DA revolvers. The grips just don't fit my hands as well as the Smiths.
And the action is a bit delicate. It is the same action that originated with the Police Positive and there is a part that bears directly on the rear of the cylinder at the moment of firing. Extensive firing with magnum loads can lead to excessive wear on that part and the need of repair.
I'd rather purchase a pair of S&W M-686's for the price of one Python.
Doc
And the action is a bit delicate. It is the same action that originated with the Police Positive and there is a part that bears directly on the rear of the cylinder at the moment of firing. Extensive firing with magnum loads can lead to excessive wear on that part and the need of repair.
I'd rather purchase a pair of S&W M-686's for the price of one Python.
Doc
Even if Colt does bring back the Python, it will still be a very pricey gun. I have owned three Pythons over the years; one six inch and two four inch guns. Like some of the other posters, I found the guns over rated. They do look nice and the trigger is pretty good. But the grip design left a lot to be desired. Mine also proved to be somewhat fragile and picky about ammunition. One four inch gun's timing went to hell on me. I finally sold all three.
I did pick up a nice Colt King Cobra and an Anaconda. These two are very nice guns, solid, dependable, and accurate. I think only the Anaconda is still made. Last time I checked the price of a used King Cobra, it was in the $700 range.
I did pick up a nice Colt King Cobra and an Anaconda. These two are very nice guns, solid, dependable, and accurate. I think only the Anaconda is still made. Last time I checked the price of a used King Cobra, it was in the $700 range.