Colt Python

[gtarifa74]

Good stuff Fellas!

[kmas]

Okay, I'll Ask Gryff

What do you want to know? I have a 4" Python and a 4" 686 SSR. I've also spent time shooting a 5" 627PC.

Since poster did not respond to you, I'll ask:

1. Is one of them clearly superior to the others in
Reliability - shoots every bullet, every time. No other problems.
Accuracy
Felt Recoil

2. Is one of them a real beauty
to look at, to feel, to hold ...

[TheMarco]

Is Colt going to remanufacture the Python? Why is it showing up under the Roster for Next Year

I'd buy one in a heartbeat if they weren't thousands of dollars like they are now.

Beautiful revolver...

[drdanno84]

Maybe I'll sell you one of mine

[Cody]

How much would you pay for a new manufactured Colt Python if they started reproducing them?

[TheMarco]

Maybe I'll sell you one of mine[ATTACH]471995[/ATTACH]

[TheMarco]

How much would you pay for a new manufactured Colt Python if they started reproducing them?

Fairly comparable:

http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product4_750001_750051_764965_-1_757769_757767_757751_ProductDisplayErrorView_Y

So I'd say $800-900 for the neat nickel 6'' barrel one seems reasonable for a newly produced one.

[Gryff]

Since poster did not respond to you, I'll ask:

1. Is one of them clearly superior to the others in
Reliability - shoots every bullet, every time. No other problems.
Accuracy
Felt Recoil

2. Is one of them a real beauty
to look at, to feel, to hold ...

None have failed on me, but you can feel that the S&Ws are the more sturdy platform (historical reports back that up, IIRC). I haven't test fired for accuracy, but my guess that the modern production tolerances of the S&Ws would give them the nod. Felt recoil is less on the S&Ws due to their heavier weight.

All are pretty. The Python is just glass smooth to shoot. But if I was going to own only one, and I was going to shoot it regularly, I would much rather have one of the S&Ws. The Python is a "weekend car." Not one that is going to hold up to regular use as well as other options.

[kmas]

Thanks Gryff

Thanks,

Good info

[Win231]

I think the Colt of old is dead. Based on their current product quality, if they did bring the Python back, it would not be the gun it once was.

No guns are the guns they once were.

[monorailboy]

I would buy a current version. They stopped making it due to high cost of producing the weapon. The old Colt only let their best hand assemble these. Great history on the Python...watch Gun Stories episode on the Python. Will answer all your questions


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[Erion929]

Fairly comparable:

http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product4_750001_750051_764965_-1_757769_757767_757751_ProductDisplayErrorView_Y

So I'd say $800-900 for the neat nickel 6'' barrel one seems reasonable for a newly produced one.

LOL....yeah, right. If it was made to sell at that price, it would be nowhere near the materials/fitting of the original Python.