Too many guns & not enough money to buy them all. I hear you PepperGuy. Never shot a Trooper Mark III, but I've seen forums of people that did and how them loved them.I don't think so. I have never really been particularly found of the Python. I would be more likely to buy A Trooper MK III if they did a remake. So I have a Dan Wesson in .357 I'm happy with and other guns on my Wishlist I'd rather have.
Yes SDF-1, but quite less than a used one from when they stopped making them . I'm hoping they come down in price somewhat, but It'll be looking close to the same price that the S&W 500 will cost, that I have my eye on next.I'd love to own a python, but man that is a LOT of money!
And I know from first hand experience Mil-Spec, as I'm one who went and bought a used one for a hefty price.Agreed. A lot of money, but a lot less than an original!
Thanks Annihilator. One of the 1st place I search after this announcement, was Hickok45 but couldn’t find a review. I’ll have to give this a watch. I hope the issue wasn’t too serious.
Might be an issue here with the new python
Still want to get one though.
Agreed Annihilator. I did find it a bit of concern when Hickok45 mentioned some other reviewers were experiencing similar problems. I agree with "problems after rushing to market" as I've experienced this with my Sig P320's which had to all be sent back for their "voluntary Update Program" aka to me "Recall". But his review was excellent and enjoyable to view as always.Bet7, it’s a good video, I kind of agree it might have been a burr or something similar, but who knows the way gun manufacturers today push out guns faster the quality control can catch anything.
So true Susquash. I read one article where a old Colt Python (I forget the year that was mentioned), was bought for $169. It was never taken out of the box and still had the original manual. At the time the article was written, the value of the revolver,original box and manual was $19,000.00.Python is a beautiful revolver. I liked them a lot better in the late 60's when their price was only $75.00 a piece. I graduated from high school in 1968 . At that time I could have picked up a pair of Diamondbacks, one in 22 and one in 38 Spl for $120. I definitely miss those days.
Wow. I spent over 3K for my 4" 1972 Python. I feel like I paid too much after reading your post (or they dramatically increased in value/price since 1980. I bought it about 1 year ago)The 2 pythons I owned were both 1970’s models, the 4” royal blue was a 1975 model, but no box or manual, it was shot only 20 times and stored in previous owners chest of drawers, I got it for $350.00, which included the original box of ammo with 20 rounds missing, plus a leather holster, second one was a 1977 model, 6” royal blue, box manual and all papers, unfired, paid $500.00 for it. I had these back in the late 1980’s. Should have kept them.....
Whether you paid too much or not, that's a beautiful gun!Wow. I spent over 3K for my 4" 1972 Python. I feel like I paid too much after reading your post (or they dramatically increased in value/price since 1980. I bought it about 1 year ago)
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Thanks Steelers87, I thought so too (even though I'm a Giants fan )Whether you paid too much or not, that's a beautiful gun!
Thanks Annihilator. It also shot like a dream and I overheard others at the range saying "He's got a Python"Very nice python, I am very....very jealous now....lol, seriously beautiful gun.
Interesting. Thanks for the link 223kid.Colt Python: First Shots! – SHOT Show 2020
We shot the new Colt Python at SHOT Show 2020 Media Day at the Range. Our initial impression is that we want more time with this iconic wheelgun.www.gunsamerica.com