Czechnologist
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And if you take it out and shoot it, I'm looking forward to hearing about it!
Colt Python: It's Back!
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And if you take it out and shoot it, I'm looking forward to hearing about it!
Well that was quick!My new Python was delivered to the gun store today and I filled out the paperwork so it can start its Marylandstan seven-day jail time. I found it better than I expected though Colt could have done a better job cleaning it after being test fired. It has an awesome action...buttery smooth and no stacking. The stocks felt significantly more comfortable than the factory stocks of the older Pythons. The polishing was nothing less than outstanding...nearly equal to Colt's ultimate stainless finish of years past. The lock up was standard Colt...like a bank vault. I'm looking forward to bringing it home in a week.
The finish was much better than my photos in the gun store show.
Aamdskeetshooter
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Well that was quick!
I’m afraid to ask him what he paid for it?! There’s some on Gunbroker being advertised for some ridiculous amounts.
I dunno...I think Senior Bob buys a lot of guns, and probably is a well established "regular" somewhere.
I'm fairly confident my LGS would sell one to me (if he could get it, of course) at his normal "regular" markup. But I can't even swing "special bestest customer" pricing on anything Colt right now 
TheOriginalMexicanBob
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I got it from Guns Midwest for $1335 + shipping...$1351 total. The morning they were released I found it on their website for that amount and grabbed it. With a MSRP of $1499 I don't think I did bad...no way was I going to pay over MSRP.
Within a few minutes Guns Midwest showed out of stock...don't know how many they had but sold out quick.
Within a few minutes Guns Midwest showed out of stock...don't know how many they had but sold out quick.
That doesn't sound terrible. I hope the street prices come down after they've been out for a while, but I certainly understand balancing "I need it now" vs. "I need it at the best price"
I know I've bought quite a few guns that were early on the market, only to see them for $100 (s
) less a year or so later. 
I can rationalize the sting of the lower price sticker shock by recalling the year's worth of fond memories with the gun 
Congrats. I'm sure we can't wait for the report any more than you can!
TheOriginalMexicanBob
Ultimate Member
It will probably be a couple of weeks before I can put some rounds through it. There's a lot going on right now for my wife and I...we're in the process of buying a second home in AZ so I'll be heading out there for closing soon...going to NYC to take our daughter to a show (Harry Potter)...unfortunately to a funeral at the end of next week...kinda makes me wonder how I found time to get this revolver. My wife also has to make a business trip...that might be the window I need to get to the range. I have too many handguns waiting to be shot I've picked up and I think this Python just rocketed to the top of the list.
Czechnologist
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I hear ya! It's not easy to juggle range trips with everything else that's going on in life. I try to get out a couple of times per month but, even that has proven difficult to do lately.
While it's nice to know that those well-connected in the gun business love the new Python, range reports and reviews from regular shooters (who don't get paid to review firearms) are usually better sources of info, IMHO.
While it's nice to know that those well-connected in the gun business love the new Python, range reports and reviews from regular shooters (who don't get paid to review firearms) are usually better sources of info, IMHO.
My new Python was delivered to the gun store today and I filled out the paperwork so it can start its Marylandstan seven-day jail time. I found it better than I expected though Colt could have done a better job cleaning it after being test fired. It has an awesome action...buttery smooth and no stacking. The stocks felt significantly more comfortable than the factory stocks of the older Pythons. The polishing was nothing less than outstanding...nearly equal to Colt's ultimate stainless finish of years past. The lock up was standard Colt...like a bank vault. I'm looking forward to bringing it home in a week.
The finish was much better than my photos in the gun store show.
Looks great. Mind saying what dealer has it currently in “lockup”?
TheOriginalMexicanBob
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No disrespect intended but I'd rather not say. They don't normally do transfers but they've taken good care of me. I guess Christmas bonuses there are good because of me.
TheOriginalMexicanBob
Ultimate Member
I don't normally pay much attention to reviews by gun writers who depend on a company's advertising for their income...one bad review can see ad dollars go elsewhere so they can't always be truly honest and objective. The best reviews are from the buying public and how they support o product with their dollars.
ironhead7544
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- Oct 27, 2018
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The Python is a nice looking revolver. Had a 60ties Python back in the 70ties. Very accurate with a smooth action.
Today, I would not pay over what a new S&W 686 costs.
I would like to see what the new action looks like inside.
Today, I would not pay over what a new S&W 686 costs.
I would like to see what the new action looks like inside.
Czechnologist
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That's why I'm looking forward to reading your review. You being an old Colt-guy, it'll be interesting to read how the new Python stacks-up in your opinion.
I've managed to get burned only once on gun-rag hype. I bought one of the first Sig P229's in .40 back in (I think) 1992(?) and was profoundly disappointed. Unlike my other Sigs, I couldn't hit the broadside of a barn with it and since then, I've learned to bide my time and wait until some real-world user reviews come out.
TheOriginalMexicanBob
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Colt is supposedly coming out with a Royal Blue Python but no date yet...the concentration now is a successful launch of the gun. Bring realistic, stainless is the preferred material now anyway...plus the process required to do the Royal Blue polishing and finish is probably more expensive today than stainless...the talent to do it really costs now.
Yep. They are commercials. Anyone thinking Colt is going to give a pre-release gun to a youtuber expecting anything less than a glowing review is kidding themself.
It's because they're smart. Most of the "gotta hava Python" crowd will buy the stainless and then blue later, but not vice versa. Same reason glock introduced the 42 before the 43.
Czechnologist
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Malfunction occurs at 30:43
Yikes!
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