Fair enough. But for that kind of money, or less, I can get a VERY NICE used S&W on the EE (and I have)...so it would have to exceed a nice S&W in some regard in order for me to get interested in it. And it may...I have no idea. I am not bashing it.
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Fair enough. But for that kind of money, or less, I can get a VERY NICE used S&W on the EE (and I have)...so it would have to exceed a nice S&W in some regard in order for me to get interested in it. And it may...I have no idea. I am not bashing it.
Why does someone need to justify to anyone WHY they want to buy something with their money? Maybe it's the novelty of it? Maybe it's the closest they will get to owning a Python? Maybe they already have a nice S&W wheel gun and just want to add something new to their collection? Who knows? Who cares?
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I ask because i will be buying a 686 soon but also am very fond of the Colt Python. Sorry to cause you uneccesary pain and anguish.
I think once you get the 686, there won't be anything the Pietta Python can offer you. But what do I know, this is mere speculation. A Colt Python on the other hand, I can say has a better SA trigger than my Performance Center S&W. The DA on the S&W beats the Python though and the trigger returns faster so it depends what you want it for.
For me, it's purely asthetic.
I've never seen a more visually appealing handgun than a Nickel 6" Python. Now that all the other 'Deadheads' have tripled the price of the real product, I would be happy to just have a functional, pretty copy.
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I've never seen a more visually appealing handgun than a Nickel 6" Python. Now that all the other 'Deadheads' have tripled the price of the real product, I would be happy to just have a functional, pretty copy.
"And I would hug him and squeeze him and call him George!"
TAKE MY MONEY!!
No anguish caused. Sorry I sounded a bit perturbed in my post. Long day, lack of sleep. The conversation seemed to be ebbing towards what would be a better purchase over a revolver nobody has even handled ie why would someone buy a Pietta replica over a solid performing S&W for similar money. It came across as trying to petty others who were interested in purchasing a cheap clone.
Back on topic, the Python isn't without its flaws as Jerry Miculek points out in one of his vids.
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As I've said before,how good the finish is would be the make or break thing or me. If I was going to buy a Python clone it would need to shine like a python. I think I've read that the chemical bluing process that gave the old Smith's and Colts that wonderful deep glossy finish is no longer able to be used due to environmental reasons. Maybe nickle plated?
Demand for revolvers in general dried up in the 80's when all the plastic wonder nines hit the market. Remember,both S&W's and Colt's big market was law enforcement. They all went to Glock and it's competitors.
In addition, building a high end revolver is very labour intensive. I think with the case of the Python the costs just got too high. Combine that with Colt having several near death financial experiences and the Python (like Colt DA revolvers in general) was doomed.
I see no point in owning a clone of something, unless its no longer in existence. There are plenty of original pythons that come up on the EE. To have something and call it a python when you know its a fake, defeats the purpose to me.
Now as a guy said in another thread, a replica of a Colt walker or something is different as an original one of those could cost a million if they exist.
Now as a guy said in another thread, a replica of a Colt walker or something is different as an original one of those could cost a million if they exist.
How about the 1911 then? Same kinda logic applies right there.
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Not really, 1911s have improved from the original models. Wilson Combat and Nighthawk didn't exist back in the day lol. Colt Pythons are still colt pythons. Nobody else makes them to the same quality as they were made by Colt. Plus the 1911 design seems to be free for anybody to replicate, but the python as not been replicated by anybody for some reason. Not sure how Pietta would get away with it.
I bought a SAA clone last yr . Cost me 600+ , I remember at the same time , there were a few Colt SAA around for$1500. The SAA clone is beautiful , but I'm still kicking my ass because I didn't dish out the extra $900. But I can see where your coming from , if you can get a good clone for &900 or so, when the originals are going for $2800 ish.
From what I understand Colt is in pretty dire financial straits. Maybe Pietta has bought the name or a license to use it?
