Colt Python Combat Elite

[Breakaway500]

I went in to pick up a 2.5" Python I recently bought off the forum and spotted this in the revolver section. Uh oh...

Never even heard of it..matter of fact Jesse (the owner) didn't know it was "different" than a regular Python till I pointed it out.

That unfluted cylinder really makes it pop.

He said he just ordered it because he liked the look..and he isn't even a revolver guy.

Trigger is superb out of the box and the front sight is Trigicon.

Looks like it's gonna be a two horsepower ride home..

Al approves..even though it isn't a S&W.

 

[Bhfromme]

Yeah I saw them online and it went right to the top of my wish list. Man I'm gonna need another safe if I can't develop some self control.

 

[TheHobbyist]

IMHO, these are a really fun option as a collector or CCL.

Unfluted revolvers bring me back to 1980s early 1990s unfluted S&W Classic Hunter and others.

It may be prudent to pick up if there is interest, not sure what the future holds for these...(not clairvoyant, also not a Colt Sales Rep., just some thoughts).

 

[Breakaway500]

I think CZ has had a very positive influence on Colt. Sure wish they had bought S&W.

 

[ladder13]

You got one, congrats!Colt is killin’ it.

 

[hdfinder47]

Saw one at the Alexandria, La gun show today - I liked it. Around $1500 IIRC. But as a collector more than a shooter, I only buy the older guns. I still appreciate them all though.

 

[Breakaway500]

Paid $1.4k with tax and he waived the transfer fee for the incoming revolver.
In my lifetime left, I doubt they will rise much in value,other than through inflation,but I didn't buy them to make money. They are just a wonderful high quality,great shooting firearm and I intend to enjoy them as such.Now I'm off to Altamonts as I saw some really nice combat grips on their site that should be perfect for this gun.

Saw one at the Alexandria, La gun show today - I liked it. Around $1500 IIRC. But as a collector more than a shooter, I only buy the older guns. I still appreciate them all though.

 

[Breakaway500]

New grips. Not Altamonts (2-4 week wait) but some "off shore" units I bought previously. They are very comfortable. I may undercut the top groove a little as under recoil it does pinch that (fat) finger a bit. I am SO impressssed with this revolver.

While on the Altamont site I saw this engraved 4" Python. I don't have a 4"...Inquiry sent..

 

[CH4]

I am patiently waiting for a blued 2.5"

 

[VictorLouis]

I just got to see two of the new matte-finish versions yesterday, a 3" and a 6". It sure looks good, but I can see it showing every nudge, bump and scratch that it will endure over it's life. They were both priced at $250 less than their polished kin.

 

[skidro]

picked one up and put these badger grips on it....really liking the look

 

[RMFnLA]

These really need a round butt and a smooth combat trigger.

 

[Breakaway500]

I would not doubt the appearance of more variations of this revolver. Once you get over it being a Colt..it's becomes a brother from another mother. I hate that saying but it does apply.

Me..I prefer the square butt but I would opt for a smoother wider trigger in a heartbeat. It's not a deal breaker by any means..but better is always....better!

It's pretty cool to see a great old company like Colt get purchased by some new blood (CZ) and breathe some real life into it's product line.

I wish more "domestic" companies would see the merit in this philosophy. Want to make America great again? That would be a start.

These really need a round butt and a smooth combat trigger.

 

[madmikeb]

If I stumble across one of these it will definitely come home with me!

 

[Baxter6551]

Breakaway - very cool gun. I would really like it much better with a fluted cylinder. I like the VZ grips !
I still miss my pythons from an earlier time - 2.5 inch blued and 4 inch Coltguard (electroless nickel)….. who knew …..

 

[jdlii]

Great looking revolver! Beautiful Puppy Dog!

 

[Glenn R. McMannly]

I’m waiting on the 632UC. Cant wait to get my grubby mitts with my booger hook on the bang switch.

 

[CajunBass]

I like it except for the unfluted cylinder. They always look unfinished to me.

 

[Breadman1]

Held one yesterday that the LGS had, very nice, but beefy as hell. The stocks were very fat and my hands are not small, I liked it. They also had the Blue/black finished Python which didn’t look so great

 

[kennyb]

I picked up the stainless 2.5" snake yesterday and love it! This is python #7 for me (vintage and new) It is my first snub python and yes...it will rotate in as my ccw. Still waiting on the blued snub version as well as a 5".