Will Colt ever bring back Python like Chevy did with Camaro. Or is the rolls-royce of revolvers gone forever?

Question

Owning a python has always been my dream, but I have never had the financial freedom to just plop down a grand. If Colt is not planning on bring back the python, I might just have to find one now instead of waiting for it to get to 2 grand, right?

Answer 1

Never say never, but I seriously doubt the return of the Python. The last model was the Python Elite and it did not sell well at all. There were complaints about it. You do not need "two grand" to own a used model either. I have seen Pythons selling for $799 in very good condition condition (blue steel models-not satin stainless or the Ultimate Stainless). Just be sure that the gun has not been abused by excessive shooting involving the hottest .357 loads or general rough handling, neglect. The Python is like a Rolls Royce. Would you drive a Rolls over a construction site? You just have to be at the right place at the right time to get a deal. Gun shows are not a good place. Gun shops are better.

Answer 2

Will Colt ever bring back the Python? Well, we can always hope, but... It will not be cheap.

In the Sixties I bought my first Python for $150, a small fortune then. In the Eighties I bought my next one for $460, a steal then. Both of these were the Royal Blue with the 4" barrel, however the first one was a far better finish. About two years ago I bought a matte stainless 4" Python for $900 used, but like new. And early this year I bought a 6" Royal Blue absolutely like new for nearly $1,200. I'm eyeing another matte stainless but with a 6" barrel but it is $1,500 & with the holidays and all... Well, I'm sure you understand.

So, if you want a Python look for one on the used gun market. Check the gun shows or better yet, the smaller gun stores and see if they'll let you put something down on one and you can buy it 'on time.' Good luck.

Best.

H

Answer 3

Even if Colt does bring back the Python, it will still be a very pricey gun. I have owned three Pythons over the years; one six inch and two four inch guns. Like some of the other posters, I found the guns over rated. They do look nice and the trigger is pretty good. But the grip design left a lot to be desired. Mine also proved to be somewhat fragile and picky about ammunition. One four inch gun's timing went to hell on me. I finally sold all three.

I did pick up a nice Colt King Cobra and an Anaconda. These two are very nice guns, solid, dependable, and accurate. I think only the Anaconda is still made. Last time I checked the price of a used King Cobra, it was in the $700 range.

Answer 4

Colt has been going down the tubes for years. I think it's just a matter of time before they go out of business. I've always loved the Python as well, but I wouldn't have 1 made after about 1986. Best to try to find 1 @ a gun show made b4 then.

Answer 5

No, the Python is gone forever. I read in a guns magazine a few months ago about the last Python which Colt made as a display piece, engraved in some parts filled in with gold. Colt is no longer interested in selling to their loyal civilian customers. All they do now is concentrating on law enforcement and military sales.That's gratitude for you.

Answer 6

Personally I'm no great fan of the Python, or other Colt DA revolvers. The grips just don't fit my hands as well as the Smiths.

And the action is a bit delicate. It is the same action that originated with the Police Positive and there is a part that bears directly on the rear of the cylinder at the moment of firing. Extensive firing with magnum loads can lead to excessive wear on that part and the need of repair.

I'd rather purchase a pair of S&W M-686's for the price of one Python.

Doc

Answer 7

A lot of people freaked when Colt decided to drop the Python. My info was that they dropped it because they could not get Law enforcement to purchase the revolver. Pythons were very accurate, BUT, unfortunately, it was easily knocked out of time. You could take a nice python and from a height as little as 2ft, drop it onto the back of the grip, and it would knock the cylinder out of time. I do see them around at gun shows once in a while. I passed one up for $600.00 last year at a show. I just never cared for them myself. Not for any reason other than I just didn't care for them.

Answer 8

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Answer 9

Wow, didn't know the Python had been dumped. Maybe they figured it was hard to improve on GREAT!
I've had the good luck of owning a couple Pythons, many years ago, wish I'd held on to them. Just sweethearts, could not miss a target, they were just an extension of my arm, moving or paper, dead-on, smooth...
That was 25 years ago. 1982. Don't be afraid of an older unit, just be sure it's safe, but years are not an issue on this gun.
Safe shooting,

Rg

Answer 10

Sorry, the Python was not the "Rolls-Royce" of revolvers, it was more like the Buick La Sabre.

The Mercedes Benz of revolvers is undoubtedly the Korth, but don't bother looking at the price, you could build a whole collection of revolvers for one of these.