Impulse Python buy

[K Frame Keith]

I always wanted a python, I love the muzzle heavy feel, but I could never afford one even back in the good old days. I "settled" for an L frame and never looked back. Icing on the cake is that I actually prefer the S&W trigger. Having said that, pythons still are attractive...

 

[Mrnurse]

I use to collect then became disinterested with it. Now EVERY THING I own gets shot and carried, finish loss or holster rub is fine with me as long as it shoot well.

 

[simobros]

Thumbs up for Colts

Had to weigh in on this one...I love my Smiths and Colts equally.
Like your own children, they are all different but you love them the same.
My Python was the last Christmas present I bought myself before I got married in June of '82. It was 12/14/81 and after seeing an ad for the now available 8" barrel, I just had to own one. I ended up paying $403.60 for it with the MA 5% sales tax. Still have it and the wife.
Pythons are I frames and Troopers are J frames. Very similar with small differences. I was lucky at a gun show about ten years ago and happened on a blue 8" Trooper mark III with the original box and papers dated 2/78 for $500.
Love both guns. Both are great shooters. I try to keep the mileage down on the Python. It wows the troops at the range when I do have it out...

 

[Breaker]

Good for you.

It is funny how many people will try and tell you how to manage your life. Have fun with the Python and congratulations on buying a gun you like and enjoying it. Colt Pythons have their good points and bad, but they are universally cool and fun to shoot.

 

[bigl1911]

I bought my first two revolvers 6 years ago (can't remember which came first). One was a Python (unbeknownst to me a custom shop with Ellison and Partridge sights), the other a Smith Pre 27 factory refinished in 1961. The big complaint from Smith guys is the Python double action mechanics. I like my Python in single action and without question for me it keeps my bullets in or near the bulls eye. The general rule with any gun unless it is ultra-rare or delicate; if it is not as new condition complete even if it is like new lightly fired go have fun and shoot the gun!! You can't hurt it if you are careful and keep the firearm lubricated and clean. My Pythons as is the case with all 38/357 variations I shot 38 and go easy on the gun. You have a nice gun there. Congrats.

 

[kraynky]

Just holding and looking at one with that high gloss bluing would be enough for me if I owned one.

I would most certainly end up rubbing the blue right off of one, if I ever got one. I recall years and years ago when Cuz and I would shoot together every chance we got. (talking about the 70's, 80's & into the 90's) His Dad (Uncle Bill) was a Deputy Sheriff and big on Colts, so naturally Cuz had mostly Colts. I always thought a Colt ought to have a slide and a magazine, so I always had S&W's & Rugers. ('course Cuz was a big time Union man & always had more $$ to spend on guns)

I do recall how smooth and well-built his Python, Troopers and Detective Specials were, but I always thought my S&W's felt better shooting. Cus isn't a gun snob, and he loves his S&W's too.

As we aged and his health got poor, and his work days ended, he started thinning down his herd of (mostly) revolvers. Now days he only has a single '70 something Colt Trooper in the Colt line, and probably 1/2 dozen Smiths.

I never let a gun discussion go by without ribbing him, "So you finally agree that the S&W's are better shooters, huh?" He says, "Ain't nuth'ng wrong with a Colt, they just brought more money!"

I'd take the OP's Colt even today for the right money. And I'd still rub the bluing off of it admiring the thing. Might even rub the small pitting out smooth. I think it's a fine looking gun!

 

[magmag]

1966 4 inch with hollow lug is a very well balanced shooter. Congrats!

 

[colt_saa]

Congratulations on a Great addition to the Family

That one looks pretty good to me.

One of mine even has someones initials other then mine engraved on it

My 4" Pythons have given me decades of pleasurable shooting

 

[jtcarm]

Dadgum, I can barely swing a WhataBurger on impulse.

 

[6GUNSONLY]

I only ever owned one Python, a 4" nickel plated one I paid $260 for about 1977 or 78. I foolishly traded it away, don't even remember for what. Sigh.

 

[The_Truth]

Someone once told me you can never pay too much, only too soon. I try to justify my addiction this way

 

[triaxle]

I go to a gun shop close to wear I live and they always have bunch on display they range from 2500 to 3500 , they can keep them . I had a few over the years and sold them for Smith`s . I did let a 4 in Diamondback in 22 for 499 get away ,that was about a year ago .

 

[DWalt]

Those old Colt Troopers are great guns, and are affordable.

Well they used to be. A high-condition .357 or .357 Trooper today is running somewhere north of $1000. The last .357 I saw for sale was in the low-90s% range (with its original Gen 1 targets) and had a $1300 price tag. Ten years ago you could have bought one for $500. Same (or less) for a .357 Trooper. People have figured out there is not much difference between them and a Python. And there are far more Pythons around than .357s and .357 Troopers.

 

[cowboy4evr]

I posted above , I bought mine old model trooper 357 about a month ago . I paid $480. If you take your time they can still be bought reasonably . I love shooting mine . Regards Paul