Python Elites No More...

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A sad day. I went to purchase a Python Elite last week from a local dealer. They called to order one and were told that it was not in production for 2005. Sure enough, I noticed that this week, the Colt website was changed, no more Python on the revolvers... just SAA.

::: bows head in silence ::
 
The one I bought was a dog, you are probably better off. Look for them on Gunbroker, still out there and quite easy to find.
 
I never had an officer finish a Police Firearms Instructor School that started the frist day shooting a Python. They always had problems with the gun and had to go to another pistol to finish the school.

Jungle Work
 
Contacts at the Colt plant say the production will be shut down for most of the year while new machinery is installed.

Production should re-start around the end of the year.

Colt is selling EVERY Python and Anaconda they can make, so the suspension is just that, a temporary suspension while new production machinery is installed.

There are even rumors that the new equipment MIGHT bring with it a new DA revolver.
 
Agreed,

Just got their 2005 catalogue mailed to me - Thanks Colt Customer service :) - and NO MORE Pythons or Anacondas :confused: - Luckily, I happen to own a .44 Mag Anaconda 6" sts bought in 1994, pfttt! - I am still looking for a 2nd hand Python... seen, felt, loved that cocking of the hammer ? Geeeeeee....

HOPEFULLY Colt's civilian firearms are preparing us a bag of pleasant surprises by 2011... the 100th birthdate of 1911's, but when was the Python created 1955 if i am right - so sadly NO jubilee commemorative issue for Pythons

I do not know what Colt's civilian sales policy is... who knows ?

Let us mourn for the death of Colt Pythons
Let us pray for their resurrection in time ???

Darimian
 
Whoops sorry for that, Dfariswheel!

So HOPEFULLY they will issue NEW Pythons with BETTER enhanced tolerances and metal quality like those cold hammered barrels that were equipping the Pythons made between 1955-1965 - the BEST EVER!!!

Again, let us pray for Pythons' resurrection!!!
:D
Darimian
 
From Hardball: The Python always had a delicate action. Much shooting with .357 Magnum ammunition usually caused problems.
02-16-2005 11:15 AM

From: Jungle Work: I never had an officer finish a Police Firearms Instructor School that started the frist day shooting a Python. They always had problems with the gun and had to go to another pistol to finish the school.

Jungle Work
02-16-2005 11:02 AM

Hardball, can you tell me what you base your statement on? And Jungle Work can you tell us how many officers that was that couldn't finish because their Pythons had problems? To me, these are two mindless posts based on gut feeling knocking a line of classic guns for NO GOOD REASON. Just because you two prefer other guns don't insult our intelligence with poppycock.
 
It's no surprise that the Python is no longer. It's way too expensive for what you're getting. Lets face it, theres better revolvers out there that are 1/3 the price. Take the Ruger GP100, it's stronger, more accurate and cost around $500.00 out ther door where the Python will run around $1,600.00 out the door!
 
I've never really been a Ruger handgun afficionado, I think they are ugly as sin, not to say they aren't functional, reliable or accurate.

I'd willfully spend the money on the Python for the looks that to me the Ruger line lacks. I'm also a name brand kind of guy.
 
PG,
sorry to offend your heart felt love for Pythons. Every officers I've had that started the Police Firearms Instructors Class with a Python had to switch to another gun in the revolver portion of the course. That's just my experiences with them in heavy use. And by the way, I don't dislike Pythons, I have three of them. I just know their limitations.

Jungle Work
 
Oh, and Ruger isn't a namebrand company :confused: Some Rugers are ugly and some aren't. Just remember Ruger could have bought Colt out but Ruger didn't go down with Colt! ;) When you want total dependability, looks take a backseat!
 
Oh, and Ruger isn't a namebrand company Some Rugers are ugly and some aren't. Just remember Ruger could have bought Colt out but Ruger didn't go down with Colt! When you want total dependability, looks take a backseat!
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No its not in the same league when spoken in gun circles as Colt is. Rugers are great guns, but just remember nothing has "total dependability" as evidence by numerous threads here.
 
Now now boys, take your gun play outside :).

I have both the Python and the Ruger. Each has their place. But when I do go into the woods or such I always opt for the Ruger. Just what I like better and depend on. But both are good revolvers.

Wayne
 
Actually Ruger's quality has surpassed S&W and since Colt stop making guns, it doesn't look like Colt is even in competition.

Lets not forget that Rugers were built for hard use as where Colts for built for play!

I have a feeling Tamara is going to bite on me for this one :o

It's very true, Colt has become a shadow of their former selves.
 
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Jungle Work, No offense, we are all in this together. I do like Pythons as you can all see, but I like other guns too and my point is, just because I prefer a Python over a GP-100 or S&W 686, I don't trash the other guns and cite every instance in which I have heard or seen one fail. For instance: WillBrayjr wrote: "Take the Ruger GP100, it's stronger, more accurate and cost around $500.00 out ther door where the Python will run around $1,600.00 out the door!"
You think he ever tested a GP-100 against a Python? And look at the price, $1600, for what, a gold, engraved model? I was at the local gun shop last night and a Python was sold for $825, it was a 4" in very nice condition from the 1980's. Yet, here is a self-proclaimed expert telling us the GP-100 is MORE accurate then the Python. Based on what?? Its just laughable to me. That said, good shooting to you all and have a great weekend.... :cool:
 
WillBrayjr wrote: "Take the Ruger GP100, it's stronger, more accurate and cost around $500.00 out ther door

I was at the local gun shop last night and a Python was sold for $825, it was a 4" in very nice condition from the 1980's.
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PythonGuy,

I have no dislike of Colts so I make this observation purely from the money side of this conversation. I can tell you that in 8 years of working in a gun shop, the only Colts I have ever seen at the price you are describing were used guns. NEW Rugers usually sell for the $500.00 or less price range that WillBrayjr described, at least out of our shop. I have a .44 Anaconda sitting on the shelf for sale that has been there for the last year, in that time I have sold at least 13 Rugers Redhawk and Super Redhawk .44 magnums. Believe me, I would love to sell Colts, it looks nice to my boss when I sell $1,000.00+ guns. To be honest though, I see few used Colts, which tells me that their owners keep them. I think it is a sad day that another Gunmaker stops making guns, whether you like their product or not. Well have a great day and enjoy your weekend.

.44mag
 
Hi 44mag@ucnsb.net,

I said it was from the 1980's, the recently manufactured Pythons were about $1100 new, but I prefer the older ones. You can get Pythons in great shape for $800 to $1000, but my point was more about the quality and just knocking Pythons because Rugers are cheaper, or someone likes S&W better is meaningless. I like ALL guns, but I prefer certain ones more then others. However, I don't knock all the others because my tastes are different, that's all I was trying to point out. My friends like Glocks and S&W's, I've tried them all and they have shot mine. We all appreciate the different brands and we know they are quality weapons.
As for sales of $1000 guns here, the store I was referring to is American Outdoor Sports on route 110 in Suffolk County, NY. They sell any Python they get in a week or two, and can't get any through the distributors lately. A call to them will verify what I said, but this is Long Island NY and I know in different locations its different.
 
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