slabside2
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towards the end of Colts production of D. A. handguns if they started turning out guns like S+W does now MIM parts cocked barrels finishes coming off they would never be as collectable as the are now.
Take a new Colt .45 auto and shake it..the fit of the slide to the frame is loose like an old wartime 1911A1.
Better value for your money are the S&W wheelguns. IMO
I am not surprised this threaded drifted to S&W vs COLT. That was not the question.
Python's are priced at what "people" are willing to pay for them, no mystery. Silly prices for sure, but they aren't made anymore.
Checkman, what models were they?
Pictures?
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The Python has never impressed me. Full length underlugs are silly. I own a lot of Colts and the fit and finish of the Pre-War DA Colts (and Smiths) put the Python to shame. However, Pythons sure seem to be bringing big bucks these days.
As wretched as the Anaconda is in the lockwork department, the 8" .44 is the most accurate .44 Magnum revolver i own. Better than any of the PC revolvers, Classic Hunters, or any other S&W at 100 yards. Fairly annoying, because I'm always afraid the dang thing will quit working.
Sold the 4" Anaconda after it broke it's third hand spring.