Why do Colt Pythons cost so much

Ill be honest here, for looks my favorite is the Smith and Wesson. For cylinder unlock mechanism my favorite is Ruger. I like just press and it pops out instead of forward or backward. I think in 20 years Ruger will be at the for front of revolvers if there is still a market. Nothing is stronger then a Ruger, but i have to say, i have owned a GP100 4.2 inch barrel and a 686 4.2 inch barrel. Look alone, the Smith wins imo. If you like fine triggers the smith wins, but for me I just love the Rugers. Your mileage may vary, as i still love smiths, they are such beautiful crafts.
 
I'm also thinking of buying a Python, if for no other reason than to compare it to the S&W Model 19 and Model 27.

Is there anything different to check on the Pythons, as compared to other revolvers? Do the Pythons have the tough to replace firing pin, as with the King Cobra?
 
dan belisle said:
Cylinders rotate opposite to S&W,check for play with the revolver in the fired position, and yes,the firing pins are difficult to change. - dan
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The trick with changing the firing pin in a Colt Python is taking off the adjustable sight. There are two impossibly tiny detent balls holding in a spring. Lose them and it's hello Brownells. Don't ask me how I know.

Problem #2 with changing a firing pin in a Python is that many of the exploded drawings are wrong when it comes to the placement of the firing pin spring. Narrow end towards the rear which is not the way it is shown in the drawings.

Another issue with the Python is the knurled piece that fits over the ejector rod. Always make sure it is tight as they can come loose under recoil. I lost one on mine. Hello Brownells again. :redface:

Anyone with a serious interest in owning one should join The Firing Line and look up the Python posts from dfariswheel. He is very knowledgeable on what to look for when buying these guns. The timing and lockup test for a Python is not the same as a S&W.

I've owned two Pythons. It was one of those itches I had to scratch. Maybe it was because I liked the Magnum Force. Fantastically well made and accurate revolvers. Mine now have new owners. I prefer a S&W.
 
kibz said:
I am a member at The Shooting Edge, if your dad is ever in town again PM me, I'll try to be in a adjacent lane with my 8" Colt Python, and I'll let him squeeze off a few dozen rounds...
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Seriously?? AWESOME thanks - we were only talking about that last night!

Now if I can just find an early one in Royal Blue ANYWHERE...... ;)
 
Why?? . . Pythons up to the late 1970's and very early 1980's are magnificient. . Hand fitted mechanics and tuned for precision. The tapered rifling from forcing cone to the end of the barrel combined with the positive cylinder lock-up at trigger pull allows for a very accurate revolver. . The mechanics are old school with Colt's "bank vault cylinder lock-up". When the trigger is touched off the hand's second stage holds the cylinder absolutely rigid so there's no cylinder movement when the bullet leaves the cylinder and enters the forcing cone. .

To top all this off . . . the exterior polishing is amazing with a finish of Deep Royal Blue or Nickel. . .

But you ask . . "Why so much money"? . . The Auto-Workers Union run Colt into the dirt, in the 1980's, resulting in the end of revolver production . . Demand and Supply. .

A 5-screw pre-model S&W is a fair comparison to the Python. . I have both with equal appreciation . .
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Currently got two Pythons and one S&W Model 27-2 with a 5" barrel. Although the Smith is nice my preference still lies with the Python.
 
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