I happen to like the new variation and would be an immediate buyer if the Combat Python roll mark was used (even though I already have a 3", a 6" and am waiting for my 2.5" to be delivered).
It is great to see Colt/CZ investing in revolvers and expanding their line. I am rooting for their continued success and hope that it will bring even more variations that may eventually become collectible, such limited runs, different finishes, custom shop offerings, and the like. Seems to me that these recent releases are a step towards that.
The main focus of my revolver collection are 3" S&Ws. All are from no dashes to dash 4s at the most. The newer S&Ws may be great shooters, but the modern Pythons are a lot more appealing to me than anything in the current S&W lineup. Colt did a great job bringing back a classic, modernizing it, improving its strenght, and not botching its design. Kudos to Colt for that!
Cheers,
686PC