Looks cool. I'm glad they're bringing it back and hope it's as good as people say it is.
Think I'm gonna stick with this old Python, though...
Oh, and before you ask, no, it's not for sale.
Wouldn't buy it anyway. Not with those ugly rubber grips
2020 Colt Python
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Wouldn't buy it anyway. Not with those ugly rubber grips
reaper556
Member
The value of the older smiths didn't go down very likely due to the fact of side locks and if I'm not mistaken sleeved barrels on some the classic remakes. That alone turns me off to what I would otherwise be buying many of instead of searching out and buying the vintage ones instead.
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Nice to see a remake of a classic revolver that actually looks like the original. And this new Python has everything you need in a revolver and nothing you don't.
I will be placing my order for the 4.25 inch Python when I get to work tomorrow morning. Its been 20 years since I was looking forward to buying a brand new revolver. I can't wait to get and shoot the new Python. Regards 18DAI
I will be placing my order for the 4.25 inch Python when I get to work tomorrow morning. Its been 20 years since I was looking forward to buying a brand new revolver. I can't wait to get and shoot the new Python. Regards 18DAI
Here’s a photo of the reverse side:
The gun proudly wears a QR bar code. This is a great new feature. You can download an app on your phone that can “scan” these codes and it will often bring up user manuals, videos, and other resources.
The gun proudly wears a QR bar code. This is a great new feature. You can download an app on your phone that can “scan” these codes and it will often bring up user manuals, videos, and other resources.
UncleEd
Member
Interesting to hear Hackathorn and then the
Colt rep talk about the issue of timing
with the old Python.
Note the long leads into the locking
notches. This tells me the gun is designed
for fast double action shooting.
Glad Hackathorn mentioned that in DA
shooting the finger must come a bit
off the trigger to allow it to reset. In
Smiths, especially with the heavy trigger
return springs so many curse, the finger
can ride the trigger.
Colt rep talk about the issue of timing
with the old Python.
Note the long leads into the locking
notches. This tells me the gun is designed
for fast double action shooting.
Glad Hackathorn mentioned that in DA
shooting the finger must come a bit
off the trigger to allow it to reset. In
Smiths, especially with the heavy trigger
return springs so many curse, the finger
can ride the trigger.
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reaper556
Member
The issue of timing on the 1st gens and the speculated hit in value has caused a nuclear conversation on the other site
olivehead1
Member
The new Python will not lead to devaluation of the old, original ones, but may stabilize the market. Bottom line is that the old ones are desirable because they are the "original" and will never be made again, and what's out there now is all that will ever be. For those who have become interested in them in the last 10 years or so and simply can't or won't pay three grand on average, this simply opens the possibility of owning a reasonable facsimile. No one who owns an original in 2020 is going to sell it at a discount so they can pick up a new one.
I may be one of those otherwise priced out of the classic Python market who'd consider one once the feeding frenzy ends, or better, a used one down the road from someone who's rethought that $1,500 expenditure on a gun that's in no way going to be "worth" twice as much or more than a 686 or GP100. But even at $1,500 it's doable, especially figuring a trade or sale of something in the safe, as opposed to at the very least $2,500 for a decent shooter, which is just ridiculous to me. YMMV.
I may be one of those otherwise priced out of the classic Python market who'd consider one once the feeding frenzy ends, or better, a used one down the road from someone who's rethought that $1,500 expenditure on a gun that's in no way going to be "worth" twice as much or more than a 686 or GP100. But even at $1,500 it's doable, especially figuring a trade or sale of something in the safe, as opposed to at the very least $2,500 for a decent shooter, which is just ridiculous to me. YMMV.
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cowboy4evr
Member
I have never owned a Python . I did buy an OM Trooper in 357 , 4" last yr for $475 . It's built on the same frame as a Python and has the same internals . It lacks the fancy barrel and the lustrous finish . It was in really great shape , LNIB . It dated back to " 67 " . It's a keeper , especially for the price . The new Pythons , yes I would probably love to have one as well . Make mine the 4.25" barrel in stainless . Regards, Paul
I suspect it is going to be about the same as if S&W came out with a "new" Registered Magnum.
reaper556
Member
with or without the lock and sleeved barrel?
RonPagan
Member
Its hard to imagine the price of originals will be impacted. I mean, it's never going to be 1967 again so you're never gonna get another 1967 python. Maybe people will stop panic bidding on gunbroker and you won't see the ludicrous prices, at least maybe on the stainless guns, for a while.
Did Colt just scale up the action they are using in the new Cobra's? That would be my guess.
I imagine these new Pythons will be controversial amongst longtime fans of the gun.
I expect these new Pythons will be popular if the production samples are decent.
I'd love to see Smith & Wesson respond. Perhaps with a 586 or 686 without a lock, assembled by people who will get it right and a high level of fit and finish.
I imagine these new Pythons will be controversial amongst longtime fans of the gun.
I expect these new Pythons will be popular if the production samples are decent.
I'd love to see Smith & Wesson respond. Perhaps with a 586 or 686 without a lock, assembled by people who will get it right and a high level of fit and finish.
RonPagan
Member
I will add that I've always wanted a stainless python but I wasn't willing to pay for one...stainless is more fun anyway since you don't have to watch the finish getting worn off.
THEmodelof1989
Member
I'm getting a good laugh at all the fellas that spent over 3K on a stainless python! Sell those stainless pythons before the bubble pops boys.
reaper556
Member
I agree or has already been mentioned, a new registered mag. I have at least 4 of the classic line I would purchase on top of that if only they were done more proper than what they were. That's the difference I believe between the Python remake and Smiths classic line. Yes the Python has some subtle differences and aa QR code as signs of its modern manufacturing process but as a whole its more proper of the 1st gen models than what Smith did with its classics lineup. That's the reason it has a better chance of affecting the value of the older ones unlike the "new" 27's 19's etc
UncleEd
Member
Yes, while I am not adverse to the new Smith Classic line
and own a few, I think Colt with the Python 2020 has hit
a home run in that it might be better, much better than
the old Python.
All the updated 19s, 27s, and 29s had locks.
