2020 Colt Python

[ContinentalOp]

Remember reading (years ago); but IIRC, some folks who had 'slugged" their barrels..... said the bore of the Python had a slight "tightening"/narrowing from the cylinder to the bore.... which some claimed added to their accuracy.........

I've heard the same thing. My understanding is that this was at least one of the reasons why it was popular to install Python barrels on Smiths.

 

[shocker]

I've heard the same thing. My understanding is that this was at least one of the reasons why it was popular to install Python barrels on Smiths.

Quoting Bob Palmiero from Penn Bullets

99.9% of the .38 caliber guns will do fine with the standard size of .358 The only time I have seen a problem has been with Colt Pythons that have exceptionally tight barrels at .355

 

[AManWearingAHat]

Im actually quite excited to see these in the wild. Even considering purchasing one if the timing issues have been sorted out. Never buy the first model year of a new car though. So I think Ill let the people with more money and time than me do the initial testing and see what shakes out.

Hoping the best for the colt snake line though!

 

[reaper556]

I think a good or better condition OP (Official Police) is a great buy if you are in the market for a Colt revolver. I was fortunate to buy mine (a 1956 model) at an estate auction about five years ago. I rate it at 95%. It is tight as a drum and a great shooter. The only Colt revolver I own. Got it for $395 OTD!! The OP was built of the Colt I frame which is a little larger than the S&W K frame (see picture). The Python was built on the E frame which is same as I except firing pin is not on hammer. Colt stopped making the OP in 1969. Like the looks of new Python but $1400 is not in my budget.

That's a great looking revolver you have. I just yesterday purchased a post war (1951) 5" Official Police. Couldn't pass it up for the price and I cant wait to receive it and check it over

 

[LVSteve]

The gun’s been out for 3 days... wait 3 months and you’ll be able to find it for less than MSRP. People were paying close to $1,000 on gunbroker for the new Cobra the first couple of days. That didn’t last long.

Never underestimate the "gotta have it" factor.

 

[smithra_66]

No way

You are most certainly in the minority in your opinion, and that’s totally fine. Most will agree it’s a good feature and/or don’t care if it’s there or not.

You're kidding right? A gun, especially a Python with historic provenance should not be sporting some silly new-age fad like a QR code.

No one needs to "scan" their gun to look up a user's manual. It detracts from the finish and is probably going to be laughed at in the relatively near future when QR codes become legacy technology that no one even uses anymore.

I like the new Python but whoever decided to put one of these things on it is stupid.

Do you think the new Rolex Submariner has a QR code on it?

Dumb. Of course this is my opinion and you're entitled to yours, but I'll bet you that most of the people on this forum don't like it....In fact, I think we have an idea for a new forum poll.

 

[TTSH]

Of course this is my opinion and you're entitled to yours, but I'll bet you that most of the people on this forum don't like it....In fact, I think we have an idea for a new forum poll.

Never underestimate the ability of fans (younger fans in particular) to rationalize away any such newfangled markings or other additions to what would otherwise be a faithful cosmetic reproduction of a iconic classic handgun.

 

[ladder13]

Well, "my" thread made it to page 3 before the bashing started.

Anyway, I've decided Smiths offer far more value. I got out my 66-8 for a thorough evaluation and guess what, it's got a great trigger both ways, I know from shooting it's more accurate than I am, it cost me less than 1/2 of a Python, AND it's paid for. So as far as 357 goes I'm in a happy place.

Most bashing here on this forum starts within post 3.

 

[smithra_66]

Never underestimate the ability of fans (younger fans in particular) to rationalize away any such newfangled markings or other additions to what would otherwise be a faithful cosmetic reproduction of a iconic classic handgun.

I hear ya. I usually get called "boomer" online (I guess that's the thing now) even though I'm only a late Gen-X'er! I still hold out hope though....

 

[THEmodelof1989]

Well I hate to laugh at someone's misfortune but I believe this statement will hold true. But also I feel it's a little too late at this point.

I laugh because they were too busy keeping up with the Jones' to see the writing on the wall; blind to the bubble.

Go hang out in the colt forum for a bit. Generally, those fellas are more than a little ostentatious. Y'all should have seen what the colt fanboys were paying for for the decommissioned 1911's that the military released. Heck, look what people are starting to pay for colt ARs. They haven't learned anything...

 

[malph]

I think the new Python will effect the market for "shooter grade" older Pythons. The newer ones should be more "practical" shooters.


The market for really pristine older examples should still be there. As others have said, they were special guns in terms if fit, finish and historical American revolver manufacturing.

This is just my guess. Worth what you paid for it. Only time will tell.

 

[CH4]

I’ll likely buy a new python just because. However, my final decision will be made after I Inspect and shoot one at the SHOT Show media day.

 

[reddog81]

Never underestimate the "gotta have it" factor.

I'm not underestimating the "gotta have it" factor. I'm just pointing out what happens...

I'm not that impulsive. I'll wait until mid-year or later to buy mine...

 

[Grayfox]

While reading through this thread couple of thoughts have occurred to me.
I've long lusted after a 2.5 or 3" L-frame .357. But they're hard to come by, damned expensive and often have that stupid hole. If Colt builds their 2020 Python with a 2.5 or 3" barrel, I'll likely be a buyer.
If Colt wants to bring back the snake guns, my vote goes to the Diamondback. I love these! I have a 4" .38 and a 6" .22. If Colt was to make a 2" .38 and a 4" .22, I'd buy 'em in a heart beat!
See that Colt! Are you watching this?

 

[Stephanie B]

I’ll likely buy a new python just because. However, my final decision will be made after I Inspect and shoot one at the SHOT Show media day.

I hope you'll post a review after you do.

 

[VaTom]

That's a great looking revolver you have. I just yesterday purchased a post war (1951) 5" Official Police. Couldn't pass it up for the price and I cant wait to receive it and check it over

All the Colt talk on the forum got me itching to take the OP to the range. Hadn't shot it a while. Took it out today. Shot some 158 gr lead round nose and some 130 gr FMJ. It is a great shooter. Lighter recoil than my K frame S&W .38s due to larger frame. When I first bought mine it had set for some time from previous owner. A little flitz bought the Colt bluing back nicely.

 

[Tom K]

I think the new Python will effect the market for "shooter grade" older Pythons. The newer ones should be more "practical" shooters.
....

That just means that there will be more financial incentive to create "NIB" older Pythons that are actually shooter grade with a refinish, and fake box and papers from Sparta, TN.

 

[Stephanie B]

You're kidding right? A gun, especially a Python with historic provenance should not be sporting some silly new-age fad like a QR code.

What "historic provenance" attaches to a Python made in 2019/20?

 

[smithra_66]

What "historic provenance" attaches to a Python made in 2019/20?

The "Python" is a model that is iconic and dates back to 1955.

That's what the new one is based on.

 

[Grayfox]

The name Python dates back to 1955. The 2020 Python is an altogether different gun. It just looks like its predecessor and carries the old name.