2020 Colt Python

To every person that bought a shooter-grade Python in 2019 for $1,700+... and justified it to his- or herself, and spouse, as an investment...

RIP. You could not have known.
 
JRV said:
To every person that bought a shooter-grade Python in 2019 for $1,700+... and justified it to his- or herself, and spouse, as an investment...

RIP. You could not have known.
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Yeah, ouch! That’ll sting for those guys now knowing they could’ve bought a brand new one for a few hundred less and theirs just dropped $500 in value overnight.
There may be some added value to the older guns but can’t imagine it’s a whole lot.
 
I have no illusions about collectors' ability to distinguish new from old model. The market will adjust but they are not the same gun even if they actually are the same gun.
 
I have to say I'm happy to see the Python come back, but I don't get Colt. Counting on .mil contracts and the success of models popular last century hasn't worked out so far. Why would it work with the Python?
 
While I believe it will be a good revolver I think it will kinda be like original Swiss P210 vs the “American” P210 ... it’s close but not quite the same. I doubt the craftsmen and their meticulous hand fitting that built the original Pythons from 1950’s ‘til Colt went away cause of the bean counters can be revived today.

Now will I want a new version ... most likely especially with a $1500 MSRP and sometime down the road lower street price but I won’t be thinking it will replace my Dad’s early 80’s Python.
 
Bailey Boat said:
Okay, ya got your 1967 SS Camaro and ya got ya 2019 Camaro, pick one......
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To admire? The 67.

To drive? The 19.

Basically the same reasons to pick up the new Colt snake guns or the Smith Classic Series revolvers.

And I bet the 19 Camaro runs circles around the 67 and uses less fuel to do so.
 
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I’m waiting to see if they release a blued one. With the modified V spring action they have, it’s “supposed” to rival the old production models and not have timing issues. I’ll buy one after the first round and the price comes down, especially if the second go round is blued. I’m curious how it compares to the (CZ) Dan Wesson 715’s.
 
I’m pretty sure I want one but would like to hold one first. Seems like Ken Hackathorne really liked it. I agree it seems very similar to Sig & the 210 ie arguably modernized & updated versions of the classics that have the look & name but not the old school craftsmanship.

I want to see a few reviews, see how they are, maybe finger b one. If it all checks out, my 586 may be gone.
 
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My wife is a big TWD fan, and I'd like to convince her that she wants this instead of her S&W 60-4. Maybe then she'd enjoy shooting more too.
 
I'll give one a look-see. DW 715's coming up toward the top of my list & I'll want to fondle them side by side before making a decision.
 
Crazy Carl said:
I'll give one a look-see. DW 715's coming up toward the top of my list & I'll want to fondle them side by side before making a decision.
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I like the 715, but Dan Wesson’s have a “mechanical” feel to them that is different from Colts and Smiths, it’s hard to explain but my 715 and 14 both do it.
 
CarolinaColtCollector said:
I like the 715, but Dan Wesson’s have a “mechanical” feel to them that is different from Colts and Smiths, it’s hard to explain but my 715 and 14 both do it.
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I'm not really 'up' on DA revolvers, being primarily a single action guy & have never shot a Colt or a 'nice'/older S&W, so I don't really have any reference. Didn't notice anything different or unusual about the DW, but maybe it's 'cos I'm so used to the sound/feel/doin's of SA revolvers?

I loved the 715 I fondled & was blown away by the trigger & the lock time. Always loved the looks of the Colt's though, so pending actual reviews & a little finger bangin', I'll definitely consider one.
 

Hickok45, SN in the 3000s


Some other guy. He has a bad flinch with revolvers. SN in 1400s

I’d wait until I hear about what they do with this.

I’m not planning to beta test a gun at that price point.


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Yeah that gentlemen GoldenWebb seems a very nice guy,means well, & I’m sorry he got a lemon out of the box, but his Python malfunctioning may be a blessing in disguise for him. We’ve all been guilty of a flinch, but he needs to just dry fire his for awhile & randomly load his to work on getting rid of his. Watching his his videos on the Python is like watching how to get rid of your flinch drills.

Now back to my glass house...
 
BigB6flyer said:
Yeah that gentlemen GoldenWebb seems a very nice guy,means well, & I’m sorry he got a lemon out of the box, but his Python malfunctioning may be a blessing in disguise for him. We’ve all been guilty of a flinch, but he needs to just dry fire his for awhile & randomly load his to work on getting rid of his. Watching his his videos on the Python is like watching how to get rid of your flinch drills.

Now back to my glass house...
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I’ve been dry firing and working on revolvers a long time.

I do have to commend him on shooting it in double action. I don’t shoot in single action, particularly with heavy calibers.

My friend noticed that I don’t flinch, so he introduced me to a 44 Magnum which was my threshold beyond a 357. Now I go up to the 500 Magnum.



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NCFubar said:
While I believe it will be a good revolver I think it will kinda be like original Swiss P210 vs the “American” P210 ... it’s close but not quite the same. I doubt the craftsmen and their meticulous hand fitting that built the original Pythons from 1950’s ‘til Colt went away cause of the bean counters can be revived today.

Now will I want a new version ... most likely especially with a $1500 MSRP and sometime down the road lower street price but I won’t be thinking it will replace my Dad’s early 80’s Python.
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If the new Python was made with the hand fitting and finish of the old Python the MSRP would be double the current price. It isn't a bean counter decision, it is a market decision. People are balking at $1,400, imagine the resistance at $2,500 or more
 
I wanted to collect a older one until the new ones came out. I’m sold! I even went to Hyatt’s to see about ordering one. Well, as someone that has taken numerous CFS at that location and been treated very well with their Blue Line pricing, they marked it up $100 and wouldn’t bring it down to MSRP. Needless to say, I was thoroughly disappointed.
 
blackbelt1222 said:
I wanted to collect a older one until the new ones came out. I’m sold! I even went to Hyatt’s to see about ordering one. Well, as someone that has taken numerous CFS at that location and been treated very well with their Blue Line pricing, they marked it up $100 and wouldn’t bring it down to MSRP. Needless to say, I was thoroughly disappointed.
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The market will bear sales prices over MSRP for a period of time as all the guys who have to have one now empty their pockets. Gun dealers don't make a lot on a new gun. Opportunities like this to make a decent profit are pretty rare. While I'm not a huge fan of Hyatt's, it is hard to blame them for marking it up above MSRP for an in-store sale when the same gun on Gunbroker would probably bring a whole lot more.

Patience will get you one cheaper. I'm waiting till they cool off a bit, too.
 
Sportsman's Outdoor had some in stock the other day at MSRP and they lasted most of the day. With all the problems that have popped up with them I bet you will be able to pick one up under MSRP in less than a month.
 
Barryt83 said:
Sportsman's Outdoor had some in stock the other day at MSRP and they lasted most of the day. With all the problems that have popped up with them I bet you will be able to pick one up under MSRP in less than a month.
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That is what I’m hoping for. I am not in dire straits until mid March.
 
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