What gun is the next Python?

As far as iconic status goes and the pricetag to go along with it, I can see the desert eagle being the next python 20-30 years down the road.
 
As far as iconic status goes and the pricetag to go along with it, I can see the desert eagle being the next python 20-30 years down the road.
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Yeah, that is a good one to toss into the discussion. I assume you mean the .50 version...
 
My vote goes to the USFA single actions. These guns were very well fitted, good shooters, and hansdome to look at. They were all steel, deeply blued and beautifully color case hardened. They sere only so-so in sales, due to rather high price, but now are discontinued.

All the American made single actions from the 'Sixties are becoming somewhat of collector's items, but these were not so finely fitted and finished as the USFA guns.

And, in my opinion, guns with plastics and alloys just won't carry the charisma that all steel/walnut guns carry.

Another consideration is its "old West" look, which along with a WW II connection or roarin' 'Twenties appearance, goes a long way towards collector's wants.

That's my two cents.

Bob Wright
 
Taurus

Pre semi-auto Taurus'. Best made guns for the money at the time as an S&W spinoff. Price will stay reasonable and the relative quality will be praised.

If you saw Wolverine I'd love to get my hands on that Viper.

I always found any Python action to be very sweetly tuned outta the box.
 
Pre semi-auto Taurus'. Best made guns for the money at the time as an S&W spinoff
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The Python isn't the gun it is today because people thought they were a good deal for the money, to say any Taurus will be the next Python is laughable. The Python is revered for its beautiful finish and craftsmanship, not something that can be said about any Taurus.
 
Rocket Science Abounds

Don't be so sure. I made my point clear as to why. And, by the way, you can still buy new Taurus revolvers...
 
I instead submit the offspring of Ghisoni's (of MaTeBa) M2006 revolver, the Chiappa Rhino, as the next "Greatest Thing We Didn't Love Until it was Too Late." We have a great concept, solid design, poor business decisions...
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Have you handled a Rhino?
They may seem cool to a lot of people, based solely on looks; and even more cool, based on the ergonomics. But... they're dogs, mechanically. Fit and finish suck. The cocking/firing mechanism is overcomplicated and rougher than a gravel road. Trigger feel is terrible, and trigger weight heavy. And, they're coming from a company that no one (in the U.S.) respects, to begin with.

Rhinos will be in the same category as the Dardick 1100 and 1500, if they're killed off -- peculiarities that didn't catch on, due in part to poor execution and manufacturing shortcuts.
 
I managed to break one in the gun store while dry firing when the salesman suggested that I try dry-firing it.

I was pretty much embarrassed, but only kind-of, and I apologized and he thanked me... better to have it bomb out right there at the gun counter rather than get sold to a customer and bomb out on it's virgin range trip.

This was a brand new four-inch.

I've seen the cut-away photos of the design. I will stay away until Smith & Wesson or Ruger manage to get the rights to build a bottom-barrel revolver.
 
I think the new Pythons are already here, and they are called "Diamondbacks". Fast forward a couple of years, and the new Python will be called "Cobras" and "Detective Specials".
 
Watch Antiques Roadshow on PBS. The furniture that retains and/or appreciates in value is furniture that is made of solid wood, such as mahogany, walnut or maple with solid secondary wood such as maple, poplar or even white pine. There is no flake board, plywood or plastic.

Things that are built of quality material, well made. What guns meet these critera? Plastic, alloy, even painted finishes rule the day.

That is not to say these arms are inferior, on the contrary, they are very reliable, accurate and fine guns. Just lack the trademarks of quality.

Bob Wright
 
I think the new Pythons are already here, and they are called "Diamondbacks". Fast forward a couple of years, and the new Python will be called "Cobras" and "Detective Specials".
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Folks, I think we have a thread winner.

I can tell you that King Cobra prices have launched in the last few years...
 
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