Shot a python today.... meh.

[glenwolde]

Edsels and Pythons,when they were being made and for sale not many bought them so today some are paying high prices for them because originally they were once rejected.

The Python was never "rejected" by the market as the Edsel was. Colt sold as many as they could produce. They were seldom discounted, and often sold at a slight premium. If they could make them today the same would be true.

The S&W was probably a better value, if not the better revolver. The same is true today. As I recall I paid $350 for a Python and $200 for a Model 14 a few months apart. That's a big difference. But the Python was still a better revolver.

 

[one eye joe]

l have heard of,seen Smythons and Smolts...Both L frames w/Colt barrels.

Have YET to see a Smith&Python or a Snake&Wesson.. What say you ???

Smith&Wesson then brought out their Very Own ''Smython"--L frame 686

They say limitation/Duplication is the highest form of flattery...

Works in clothes, tools, houses, cars.. REVOLVERS TOO

I HAVE BEEN INTO THE HOT ROD CAR HOBBY FOR OVER 60 YEARS. IN ALL THAT TIME, I HAVE VIEWED SEVERAL HUNDRED THOUSAND MODIFIED CARS, OF ALL DESCRIPTION. OUT OF ALL OF THEM, THROUGH THE YEARS, I HAVE SEEN PERHAPS 1/2 DOZEN MODIFIED CHEVROLETS, RUNNING A FORD MOTOR---USUALLY AS A JOKE ! ! !

I HAVE BEEN INTO HAND GUNNING FOR OVER 60 YEARS ALSO. LIKEWISE, I HAVE VIEWED SEVERAL HUNDRED THOUSAND HANDGUNS THROUGH THE YEARS. I HAVE SEEN PERHAPS A DOZEN OR SO, S&W REVOLVERS, SPORTING TRANSPLANTED PYTHON BARRELS. I HAVE NEVER IN MY LIFE, SEEN A COLT REVOLVER SPORTING A S&W BARREL----NOT EVEN AS A JOKE ! ! !

I DON'T EXPECT THAT I EVER WILL......

 

[mrchuck]

I bought my Python in 1974 for Official Duty.
My price paid was 167 Dollars and change.
I sold it in 1987 for 375 Dollars to a young and up-coming Officer.
I never looked back on it.
Kinda like my 1964 Mustang Fastback 289 I sold.
I have no interest in buying another Colt Python today.
My Smith's that I presently own, and my other handguns, all cover what I need.
There is a huge difference between what you want,,,and what you need.
That is why I dearly love this Forum, as it keeps me sane.

 

[Xfuzz]

There is a huge difference between what you want,,,and what you need.
That is why I dearly love this Forum, as it keeps me sane.

It can also make ya goofy.
Todays pick up....

 

[rwsmith]

OK OK....

IF YOU READ AND HEARD ABOUT THE LEGENDARY PYTHONS FOR MANY YEARS, YOU MAY HAVE SOME UNREASONABLE EXPECTATIONS, WHEN YOU FINALLY GET TO SHOOT ONE.......

BACK IN THE DAY, THEY WERE MANUFACTURED WITH A DEGREE OF HAND FITTING OF PARTS, AND ATTENTION TO DETAIL, THAT EXCEEDED THAT OF ANY OTHER MANUFACTURER IN THE INDUSTRY---INCLUDING SMITH & WESSON.......

THAT BEING SAID, THEY ARE NOT MAGICAL, AND A PARTICULAR S&W CAN BE FOUND, THAT WILL OUTSHOOT A PARTICULAR COLT PYTHON......

..I dig what you are saying. Don't YELL.

I have a particular soft spot for carbines and when I shot an UZI I thought, Hey, this thing is FUN!!!!

 

[sodacan]

I have owned Pythons for a long time, along with many S&W revolvers. I enjoy all of them. With the Python I went through at least a half dozen sets of stocks before I found a set with which I could shoot up to my own expectations. It's a very different feel as compared to Smith's, but it is a wonderful shooter, and for me, a piece of art. Chocolate? Vanilla? Everyone has a preference or opinion, but it's okay to like both. Shoot what you like, and like what you shoot.

 

[rog8732]

I bought my Python in 1974 for Official Duty.
My price paid was 167 Dollars and change.
I sold it in 1987 for 375 Dollars to a young and up-coming Officer.
I never looked back on it.
Kinda like my 1964 Mustang Fastback 289 I sold.
I have no interest in buying another Colt Python today.

There is a huge difference between what you want,,,and what you need.
That is why I dearly love this Forum, as it keeps me sane.

Staying sane even with the forum's help is sometimes difficult; but the subject matter does indeed get varied.

Like this mrchuck. IF you had a Mustang fastback 289 V8, that had a U. S. standard 1964 VIN, and a titled registration that stated 1964; then you have sold a "one of a kind".

Even though introduced in 64', referred to as "64 1/2" they actually were FoMoCo's 1965 model year, and the VIN is 1965; and today ,I would rather have one than a bucket full of S&Ws and Colts.

 

[jimmyj]

Long ago I was issued a blued six inch barreled Colt Python for a service weapon (also a nickeled 2" barreled Colt Cobra for off duty). I didn't like the feel of the factory wood grips. I put on a pair of Hogue soft rubber combat grips and the Hogue's made a world of improvement in the handling.

 

[lawman445]

Just FYI as a public service to everyone on this forum I am working on putting together a stockpile of well used model 15`s to offer in trade for your junky-old-reject-Pythons that don`t shoot straight and nobody in their right mind would want. So...you`re welcome. Here are a couple of mine I didn`t realize I shouldn`t like as much as I do until I saw this thread...

 

[TIMETRIPPER]

$3000+ worth? Nah. That will get me a k-32.

My thoughts exactly. Different strokes for different folks I guess.

John

 

[HARDWARE]

I find it comical you guys are sittin here bashing a python of all things and meanwhile caniks and ugly *** rugers and such are praised endlessly for pages.

 

[5-Shot]

I learned to shoot ( sort of) on a Python and have owned a few. They were incredibly smooth and well finished. That said, I could never shoot one as accurately...single action, off hand...as I could a Smith. I believe the lock time is slower, allowing me more time to wobble off target.

Then there's the delicacy issue...

Ed

 

[RILEY31]

I love my Pythons but they are not worth $2000-$3000.There are to many other great revolvers out there for mush less money.

 

[HARDWARE]

theres no shortage of pythons. these prices are going to have to come down if they dont want to be wedded to em.

a local shop literally has 20 of em on the shelf.. all starting at 3K..and they dont appear to be changing hands for that.

 

[lawman445]

theres no shortage of pythons. these prices are going to have to come down if they dont want to be wedded to em.

a local shop literally has 20 of em on the shelf.. all starting at 3K..and they dont appear to be changing hands for that.

No they sure aren`t unless it`s a rarer variation or low serial number. They seem to be like Single Action Army`s now where most guys who have them for sale want more than anyone else is willing to give- it`s like a market standoff. I was hoping the over inflated prices would help me move an extra 4" blued one I have if I priced it at $1900-2000 at the last big show but no luck. I`m glad I got mine when they were cheap(er).

 

[Rock185]

I'm a S&W guy but have shot friend's Pythons. They are beautifully fitted and finished guns. In my hands, the Pythons, and my old Pre MKIII Trooper, were more accurate than my S&Ws. I don't think the Python action is as robust as S&Ws. I read comments by a gunsmith,name escapes me right now, who apparently specialized in Python work. He confirmed that the finely tuned Python action will likely require more attention, go out of time,etc., sooner than the S&Ws.

I am boggled by Python prices too. New guns of all descriptions are available at bargain prices nowadays. But quality, out of production, guns seem to be appreciating rapidly. Not just the Colts. I know of a Python priced at $2800.00, but looks like it may be refinished. Wish I was knowledgeable enough to make a determination. Anyway, Beautiful revolvers IMHO.

 

[Gebe]

I had a 6" Python Ultimate, (mirror polished SS), that I bought for $900.00 back in the '80's. Finish was impeccable. I sold it for $1,000.00 just before Colt snake guns went through the roof.

I still have several Smith and Ruger revolvers and they're great but they couldn't hold a candle to that Python. I would hang .410 spent shells on a string and at 25 yards would hit them all day long. Silky smooth trigger and if you missed with it, it was YOUR fault not the gun's.

Sweetest shooting revolver I've ever owned but I got tired of worrying about marring that mirror like finish.

 

[pittpa]

WOW. I must be the exception. My 1981 Pythons outshoot my 50's-60's masterpiece 38's. And after 24 years of shooting a Python in bullseye competition year in and year out, it is still in time. It's a Bizzarro world we live in. Of course, it's all anecdotal.

 

[muddocktor]

Back in the 80's when all I had was my 5" 27-2, a buddy had a 6" Python and we would swap off and shoot each others pistols. I thought his Python was a really nice pistol, but to me my 27 just fit me and my hand better. Knowing now how much the Pythons have appreciated in selling price, I wish I had bought 3 or 4 of them back then when I was single and had a good job though. Also, to me his Python just felt more fragile than my big old N frame 357 too. But I wouldn't say that it shot better or worse or felt better or worse than my Smiths. It was a quality weapon and I wouldn't turn my nose up at either a Python or another 27-2, as long as I didn't have to pay for the Python.