When I read your thread title I immediately thought of these guys...
Rolan Kraps SASS Regulator Gainesville, Georgia. NRA Range Safety Officer NRA Certified Instructor - Pistol / Personal Protection Inside the Home
December 24, 2019, 08:06 AM
leonidas211
Rolan.. When I first saw you post I got concerned. god knows what you are gonna post up that will cost me more money
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December 24, 2019, 11:43 AM
UTsig
Great looking pistol, congratulations!! My brother is the original owner of mine, bought around 1972. I've shot this with a good mix of 38spl and 357s.
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December 24, 2019, 02:27 PM
calugo
I saw on another board Colt is releasing a new Python in 2020. I didn't get a chance to read the whole article so I don't know the release date, finishes or barrel lengths. They will never be able to replace the original Python's but they may be an affordable alternative.This message has been edited. Last edited by: calugo,
December 24, 2019, 02:35 PM
JMag
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Originally posted by calugo: I saw on another board Colt is releasing a new Python in 2020. I didn't get a chance to read the whole article so I don't know the release date, finishes or barrel lengths. They still will never be able to replace the original Pythons but they be an affordable alternative.
Yes, Yankee Marshal had a YT video announcing its arrival by SHOT.
JMag "The truth is incontrovertible; malice may attack it, ignorance may deride it, but in the end, there it is." ? Winston Churchill
December 25, 2019, 12:48 AM
P220 Smudge
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Originally posted by calugo: I saw on another board Colt is releasing a new Python in 2020. I didn't get a chance to read the whole article so I don't know the release date, finishes or barrel lengths. They still will never be able to replace the original Pythons but they be an affordable alternative.
Well, they oughta name it something else, because whatever it is, it won't be a Colt Python. Heck, call it the Python MKII.
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December 25, 2019, 07:36 PM
Bill-in-Texas
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Originally posted by P220 Smudge: ...Well, they oughta name it something else, because whatever it is, it won't be a Colt Python. Heck, call it the Python MKII.
THIS^^^^^!!!
The trend of reintroducing vintage lines by the same name, i.e. S&W Classic line of revolvers, just adds confusion to the marketplace -not to mention internet searches.
The Colt “Python” will not be made again, because the level of skilled craftsmanship that once existed is no longer a viable part of the manufacturing equation. Of course, there are a myriad of reasons... not just one or two. But, the only way to own a Python is to buy an original.
-Bill
Former US Army, Sgt., 82nd Abn. Div. Paratrooper, Infantryman, (81mm Mortars) Certified Armorer
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December 26, 2019, 01:31 PM
lbaker45
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Originally posted by calugo: I saw on another board Colt is releasing a new Python in 2020. I didn't get a chance to read the whole article so I don't know the release date, finishes or barrel lengths. They will never be able to replace the original Python's but they may be an affordable alternative.
Photo released today of the new Python for 2020.
December 26, 2019, 03:12 PM
leonidas211
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Originally posted by lbaker45:
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Originally posted by calugo: I saw on another board Colt is releasing a new Python in 2020. I didn't get a chance to read the whole article so I don't know the release date, finishes or barrel lengths. They will never be able to replace the original Python's but they may be an affordable alternative.
Photo released today of the new Python for 2020.
I wonder MSRP. I would buy mine a younger “brighter” sibling.
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December 26, 2019, 08:23 PM
just1tym
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Originally posted by lbaker45:
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Originally posted by calugo: I saw on another board Colt is releasing a new Python in 2020. I didn't get a chance to read the whole article so I don't know the release date, finishes or barrel lengths. They will never be able to replace the original Python's but they may be an affordable alternative.
Photo released today of the new Python for 2020.
Wow..is that like a demo or something? Looks like a lot of cylinder wear
Regards, Will G.
December 26, 2019, 08:27 PM
David Lee
Laminated grips and the hammer is different too.
December 26, 2019, 08:37 PM
low8option
Absolutely love mine, a 4" blued model that followed me home back in 1973 and must like it here cause it has never left home. Beautiful gun. . . enjoy.
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December 27, 2019, 10:27 AM
just1tym
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Originally posted by David Lee: Laminated grips and the hammer is different too.
You know after looking at the photo a few times it could be just artifacts from the photo angle that makes it look like some wear on the barrel and maybe they put some plastic laminate strips on the cylinder for those that like to dry fire test it?
Regards, Will G.
December 27, 2019, 10:35 AM
leonidas211
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Originally posted by just1tym:
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Originally posted by David Lee: Laminated grips and the hammer is different too.
You know after looking at the photo a few times it could be just artifacts from the photo angle that makes it look like some wear on the barrel and maybe they put some plastic laminate strips on the cylinder for those that like to dry fire test it?
I thinks that goes into the cylinders to protect them from hammer smashing down? Looks like it could be...
The P210 Americans came out alright. Maybe we should be optimistic. I would like a 4 inch blue as well.....
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December 27, 2019, 12:11 PM
just1tym
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Originally posted by leonidas211:
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Originally posted by just1tym:
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Originally posted by David Lee: Laminated grips and the hammer is different too.
You know after looking at the photo a few times it could be just artifacts from the photo angle that makes it look like some wear on the barrel and maybe they put some plastic laminate strips on the cylinder for those that like to dry fire test it?
I thinks that goes into the cylinders to protect them from hammer smashing down? Looks like it could be...
The P210 Americans came out alright. Maybe we should be optimistic. I would like a 4 inch blue as well.....
Yes, thats the red plastic ring that is placed into the back of the cylinder, but what I was talking about is the wear from the cylinder bolt locking up the cylinder after each rotation. What is pictured must be some kind of factory plastic laminate strip to prevent slight cylinder rotational rings from the cylinder bolt when the revolver is new.
In older used Pythons where the timing may be slightly off, you'll see these rotational marks on the cylinder between the cylinder lock notches. When it's properly tuned the cylinder notch lock will drop into the locking notch at the leading edge of the ramp. Slightly out of tune the locking bolt may drop slightly sooner in front of the ramp leaving those cylinder wear rings..I hope that my description is ok.
Regards, Will G.
December 27, 2019, 12:25 PM
leonidas211
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Originally posted by just1tym:
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Originally posted by leonidas211:
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Originally posted by just1tym:
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Originally posted by David Lee: Laminated grips and the hammer is different too.
You know after looking at the photo a few times it could be just artifacts from the photo angle that makes it look like some wear on the barrel and maybe they put some plastic laminate strips on the cylinder for those that like to dry fire test it?
I thinks that goes into the cylinders to protect them from hammer smashing down? Looks like it could be...
The P210 Americans came out alright. Maybe we should be optimistic. I would like a 4 inch blue as well.....
Yes, thats the red plastic ring that is placed into the back of the cylinder, but what I was talking about is the wear from the cylinder bolt locking up the cylinder after each rotation. What is pictured must be some kind of factory plastic laminate strip to prevent slight cylinder rotational rings from the cylinder bolt when the revolver is new.
In older used Pythons where the timing may be slightly off, you'll see these rotational marks on the cylinder between the cylinder lock notches. When it's properly tuned the cylinder notch lock will drop into the locking notch at the leading edge of the ramp. Slightly out of tune the locking bolt may drop slightly sooner in front of the ramp leaving those cylinder wear rings..I hope that my description is ok.
I get it
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December 27, 2019, 05:44 PM
calugo
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Originally posted by lbaker45:
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Originally posted by calugo: I saw on another board Colt is releasing a new Python in 2020. I didn't get a chance to read the whole article so I don't know the release date, finishes or barrel lengths. They will never be able to replace the original Python's but they may be an affordable alternative.
Photo released today of the new Python for 2020.
Looks OK but no where near as good looking as the original Python or maybe it's just a poor quality photo. Still if the price is right, $1000+/- I'd be a buyer. Looking forward to when the new Pythons hit gun shops so I can see one in person.
December 27, 2019, 06:11 PM
just1tym
Any guesses as to an introductory price? I'd take a wild guess at $1500-$2000.
Regards, Will G.
December 27, 2019, 08:02 PM
oddball
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
I heard in the mid 2K range.
If the thing went by original specs, hand fitted and finished, made in the USA, similar to upper crust boutique 1911 companies, I can see the justification for the price. Otherwise, nope.
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