Like it or not, the Python didn't go away because of "cost", it went away because of demand. Hollywood had everyone craving little black automatics. I vividly remember cases of smith's and colt's revolvers sat collecting dust while everyone clamored over those damn 92F's and the Taurus lookalikes. Hollywood killed the Python, and Colt could easily re-tool and start producing them again. I honestly think they will someday...it's what gun manufacturers do for a living...they make guns that will sell. I cant speak to if new Pythons would have the same amount of hand fit and finishing they originally had, but people would buy them anyway. A new Python that was made with the same quality of new Ruger and Smith revolvers would be the hottest seller the industry has introduced in 10 years or more. Colt has an army of skilled craftsmen and women making revolvers right now, and all the tooling it needs. It's not as big a stretch as you think. They'll be back.