New Colt Pythons are Here
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The rumour is out from Colt since late last spring. The Python is supposedly on the catalog for 2020. Can't wait to see it happening, hope that the level of finish and the lock work they'll use on that re-intro will be up to or very close to the original standards but I highly doubt it.
Not sure how great the KC is. The one I shot was nothing special and not worth the $1,600 it sells for IMHO. A used or new Ruger GP-100 4.2" is a much better gun in my opinion. Recoil from the Colt using full load .357mag would be pretty stiff. If weight was an issue the KC would make a decent Wilderness Carry gun.
What was the reason for Colt to quit making the snake guns back in the day? Expensive to make and no demand would be my guess.
Take Care
Bob
What was the reason for Colt to quit making the snake guns back in the day? Expensive to make and no demand would be my guess.
Take Care
Bob
Well you can be sure of one thing, it’ll drive the used market into the ground. I understand that these will more than likely be a lesser revolver, but you can shoot these ones without worrying about driving the value down. I predict the og pythons will command only a few hundred dollars more than the new stock. It may take a few years for that to come around.
I’m hoping they’re at least decent. Sort of like the new marlin lever guns are now compared to the old JM versions. Clean, fit and finish acceptable, and of course function properly.
I’m hoping they’re at least decent. Sort of like the new marlin lever guns are now compared to the old JM versions. Clean, fit and finish acceptable, and of course function properly.
I had a chance to handle the King cobra. I found it lighter than I thought it should be. And Smaller. It rattles when you shake it.
Plus the cylinder lock up was loose. Was not impressed at all. Long hard trigger pull in double.
If I was blind folded, and some one handed it to me ....I would say it felt like a chiapa.
I wasnt sure what to expect,..never handling one before. I have a taurus 669 with better lock up and trigger. Not kidding.
I have always wanted one....but after seeing it.....Its a shiny gun with King Cobra stamped on it, making worth a fortune.
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Brutus
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Pre 64 Winchester rifles still command premium prices.
Despite the incremental increases in better quality materials later into the early 1980s. Even the brand new owners FN cannot truly effect this strong market demand.
And your Marlin example does not follow with the higher asking price of pre safety Marlins in good to better condition.
I agree with this.
If this is any indication of how the new Cobra's are....I dont think we will see any price drop on the old ones.
Unless the “new” Python is comparable to the original in fit & finish, which would bring the MSRP well over $2500USD, I’m pretty sure the older ones won’t take any hit. If the quality is sub par like the newer KC it may actually drive the price of the older ones up.
Yes,,,the GP100, fantastic build & Fit. My buddy has one and I got to shoot it. Loved it !
