The New Colt Python Officially Unveiled
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I remember the dealer that sold them at a large discount Grahame. Can’t wait to see how the market reacts when they are available everywhere in large quantities within a year or so. It should normally sell at 10-15% under MSRP.
That would seem to be a reasonable expectation. I wonder if there is a new Diamondback in the pipeline? John Wayne in "Brannigan" anybody?
So I didn't go through all these posts... But is a Python gonna best any of my old S&W's to the point where I need to eat the costs & buy one?..
nope.
I love the profile of the Python, the trigger on the new one might be better, the sights might be improved (?) but that's too much money for that gun. It IS NOT a re-release of the Python, it's a low-cost-to-produce take-off on the Python by the same corporate entity, in much the same way that the new Smith M27 Classic isn't a Registered Magnum, and the new Classic M19 isn't a Combat Magnum. Looks the same, but just plain isn't.
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There is a thread on the new Colt Python on the S&W Forum, as well as this assessment by Ken Hackathorn:
Interesting that both these guys shoot thumb forward.
The old S&W vs new S&W argument is not really the same as what the new Python offers. Old S&W's usually sell for same or less than the new S&W versions. Asking price for old Pythons are nearly double what Colt is selling the new Python for. Find me an vintage NIB stainless 6" Python for $2K and I'll happily buy it. I shot a lot of PPC in the 90's with a Python and to me the new gun looks better, and stronger. I personally am very excited to have a new Python again.
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Having owned many vintage Pythons in my personal collection and having bought andsold somewhere in the vicinity of 60 examples in the last8 years, I can honestly say I am also excited about the new version.
Yes- I noticed that, too. Seems to work for them, though
Apparently Colt have re-worked the trigger system for a smoother, stack-free pull, as Ken demonstrates. Another video I saw had a guy from Colt explaining that they were able to eliminate a number of parts from the old system as a result of modern CNC manufacturing, resulting in less hand-fitting.
Yes- I noticed that, too. Seems to work for them, though
Apparently Colt have re-worked the trigger system for a smoother, stack-free pull, as Ken demonstrates. Another video I saw had a guy from Colt explaining that they were able to eliminate a number of parts from the old system as a result of modern CNC manufacturing, resulting in less hand-fitting.
Yep, I love old guns but I readily admit that older isn't always better.....more collectible maybe but not necessarily a better gun.
Shot one and have to say it has a very nice trigger and, well it is a shooter. I think the price tag is a bit more than I would cough up but it is what it is and Prancing Ponies do seem to attract dollars. It certainly is a light gun and I suspect would not be a .357Mfg you would want to shoot all day with full power loads. Time will tell if the price holds up. For now I will stick with my GP-100 and 686.
Take Care
Bob
Take Care
Bob
I’ve posted the video when it came out. Page 2 post#15.
Universal grip stance. Instead of having this one for pistols and crossed thumbs for conventional revolvers.
