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Colt Pythons
By: averageguy Date: February 15, 2015, 11:25 am
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Hi guys,
I was wondering if anyone had ever shot a colt python and what
they thought of it. They seem to go for insane prices in the
states and I noticed on
gundeal that the reload shop have 3 in stock which I'm really
tempted to have a look at. Be interested in anyones thoughts?
Cheers
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Re: Colt Pythons
By: Cannon Date: February 15, 2015, 11:33 am
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Two of them are sold. They don't hang around too long. As a
revolver they are amongst the best looking in my opinion,
followed by S&W 686's. An old friend of mine had one and it shot
very accurately, but then again so too do S&W's, Taurus' and
Rugers. They will always carry a high price because of their
desirability. They are well built and look great, and are seen
by many to be the benchmark to which all other revolvers are
compared. Benchmark you say? There'll always be a divide when it
comes to firearms comparisons.
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Re: Colt Pythons
By: averageguy Date: February 26, 2015, 9:53 am
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Actually had a few shots from another club member and really
nice trigger. Had a look and the bright stainless ones are
very hard to resist. Jim mentioned that although they were sold
he can source more so if can get the cash together
will go for it.
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Re: Colt Pythons
By: Cannon Date: February 26, 2015, 1:54 pm
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Did you get a price?
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Re: Colt Pythons
By: averageguy Date: February 26, 2015, 4:02 pm
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Depends on condition, all 3 were mint and the boxed one was
unfired. Ballpark £2000 - £2500 for pristine example which is
expensive but compared to the States isnt absurd. Boxed unfired
bright stainless pythons listed an the $6000 - $8000 region so
I'm surprised someone isnt making a business of shipping them
over there to sell.
I thought it was just hype but they exude quality in a way that
makes S&W/rugers seem a little agricultural by comparison. I've
no doubt that if you spent some money a S&W could be tuned to be
as nice but there is something that just seems to give the sense
that true craftsmanship has been involved, like a nice old bit
of furniture compared to a modern mass produced piece.
Might take a bit of time but Jim seems to be able to source them
so there will be one with my name on it some day, will hopefully
help the competition scores too! (or at least remove a few
excuses)
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