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Originally Posted by The_Real_Hawkeye
Colt put in all the effort they were capable of putting in to make the best revolver they could make with both the Model 357 and the Python, and this in an age devoid of investment casting, CNC, and MIM. They are worthy of their status.


My 8in. Brite Nickle Python , even before the deluxe trigger job, it shot superbly accurate. Trigger job 6 mos. after I bought it. Even better then.

I have a Smith Mod. 19 , with a tricked out , smooth and light action. Comparing the two ...The Python wins .


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My Python arrived, overall very pleased. No function issues, beautiful, well built handgun. Slight negatives that I will have fixed, rear sight has no tension on adjustment screw, concerned could self adjust under recoil, grooved trigger uncomfortable during double action use and single action pull unacceptable. Pleased with Colts re-introduction of this classic handgun, well worth the price to me.

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As long as you are satisfied and happy.......that's ALL that matters. (seriously)
I'm glad that you like it and hope you have many years of happy service from it.

I say those things because that is MY perspective about MY guns - shotguns, rifles, handguns. I don't lose a MINUTE of sleep over what someone else thinks of MY gun.

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Originally Posted by TimZ
Anybody care to weigh in with what the actual street price is running?

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Tim

Went to the actual Buds gun store in Lexington Kentucky, Not their internet sales ,they had a brand new 4 inch Python ,asking $2,000 dollors for it , I skipped by on it


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Originally Posted by jwall
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As long as you are satisfied and happy.......that's ALL that matters. (seriously)
I'm glad that you like it and hope you have many years of happy service from it.

I say those things because that is MY perspective about MY guns - shotguns, rifles, handguns. I don't lose a MINUTE of sleep over what someone else thinks of MY gun.

Happy Shooting, Hunting, Killing

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Post of the decade right there.
Why does this escape so many?


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Originally Posted by TNrifleman
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Manufactured for Colt by Charter Arms.


Really?

No.


Yes, really. Check it out. That doesn't make it a bad gun, but the new Python is not made by Colt. It's made for Colt.


Can you tell us where you got the info from?

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My local gun store has an original Colt Python (four inch barrel) in excellent condition with a price tag of $3,000.00. You could likely talk them down to $2,900.00. Were I in the market for one, I'd spend the extra $900.00 and get a real one.

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Originally Posted by markak338fed
..... grooved trigger uncomfortable during double action use and single action pull unacceptable. .....


Sounds like it's great as long as you don't use the trigger? Having a hard time ciphering how you got from there, to very pleased? I guess I would prioritize the trigger on a revolver well above most everything else save reliability. Especially on an above average priced "prestige" gun.

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RufusG, I'm sure someone else may love the grooved trigger, not a major issue for me, easily fixed. as for the single action trigger pull, I believe that is due to light hammer strikes/failure to fire with some brands of ammo in the early production Pythons and Colts fix for that adding a heavier spring. As soon as some pistolsmiths get some experience on the new Pythons I'll be getting a trigger job as I do with any new revolver. That said I'm still very pleased with my new revolver and like the changes Colt made in beefing up the frame and simplifying the trigger system. Others may feel different and to each their own.

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Okay, that makes it a little clearer. I guess I would have described the single action as "less than ideal" or "not quite there" based on what you said rather than "unacceptable", or maybe "needs a little work to be perfect" lol.

And I have little experience with Colts, but have the same opinion on grooved triggers. I absolutely hate hate hate the Smith target trigger. I have to wonder if anyone actually shoots DA revolvers in double action. I'll take the smooth combat trigger, especially the extra wide one, every day. It seems like much less of a hindrance shooting SA than the target trigger is shooting DA.

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Call the folks there at Colt and ask them.


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Originally Posted by TNrifleman
Call the folks there at Colt and ask them.


You are the one making the claim. Are you telling me if I call Colt they will say Charter Arms makes them for us?

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Originally Posted by deflave
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Is it possible that the series Walking Dead started the crazy price rise in Pythons? Rick, the star, carried a six inch Python. First episode premiered ten years ago.


No.

I offloaded mine around 2006? People were getting stupid money for them.


I had a few of them over the years and regret selling them. Not because I think they are the holy grail but because I would have cashed in for more money.

There is no way in hell I would pay what the going rate is now. Nice guns for sure but I am way past the mystique having owned a few.


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Call the folks there at Colt and ask them.


You are the one making the claim. Are you telling me if I call Colt they will say Charter Arms makes them for us?


Yes, if you get someone on the phone who is honest and actually knows what they're talking about.


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Hickok45 just posted his review of the four inch model this morning.

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Originally Posted by The_Real_Hawkeye
Hickok45 just posted his review of the four inch model this morning.


Good to know. I'll be checking this out in the next day or so.

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I know the early reviews of the New Python...wern't always complimentary....and I have not kept up. That is the reason I clicked on this thread.

Back when cops were carrying wheel-guns, there were a number of pistol teams, with a lot of cops shooting Pythons. Several years ago, I bought a 6" from a cop friend, that owned a gun shop. He was a long time target shooter and has ,for many years now, shooting a number of semi-autos, including 1911's and various striker fired pistols.

I like the Smiths and own quite a few. In my limited , but long time, experience , I prefer the Pythons. The weight of the Python is more steady, accurate for me.

I think one thing overlooked is the second "hand" that locked up the cylinder as it was fired. I also know the "hand" accounted for Pythons to get out of time , quite easily rectified.

The Smiths were 1: 18 twist...the pythons stabilized slugs better with a 1: 14 twist. Another thing is the "gain" bbl. on the python. if the new Pythons have that , I have no idea.

I have shot my 6 " a lot and it is quite accurate . I wish I could do as well with the new pistols. I recently bought a new Sig P 365 and a S&W 2.0. Even though , not the same class as the Pythons or Smiths, for that matter I have a harder time with all the semis'. I have a couple 8" pyhons , haven't shot them much. One not at all.

I don't reckon I will be too interested in the new ones.

I also need a scope for my Camo Anaconda.

Just my experience.

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Not a handgunner, hence the stupid question...if you had Python, the best Smith, or a Dan Wesson and a Ransome Rest under identical conditions...which would be likely to take the honors?
Accuracy only, no ergonomics, no cosmetics, no personal bias.


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Originally Posted by flintlocke
Not a handgunner, hence the stupid question...if you had Python, the best Smith, or a Dan Wesson and a Ransome Rest under identical conditions...which would be likely to take the honors?
Accuracy only, no ergonomics, no cosmetics, no personal bias.


Couldn't draw a conclusion from a sample of one each. Testing 100 or better yet 1000 of each might show a trend. Change loads and it's all up in the air again. I doubt the average user could realize any slight advantage one might show over the other.


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