Hey was at my friends house today and her father showed me some his "toys".

 

He's a retired cop.

 

He brought out his custom shop Colt Python .357. Stainless. The box was styrofoam. Lol. He has custom shop paperwork but it was somewhere else. He has never fired it. He has it wrapped up and put away in the box. I told him I was interested.

 

He also brought out a Ruger Security Six that he also has never fired.

 

Awesome pistols. I want them both!!!!

How can anyone buy a pistol & not fire it?

How can anyone buy a pistol & not fire it?

 

I agree with this. Unless it's like some 200 year old pistol that was in Thomas Jefferson's possession, why in the hell wouldn't you fire it? Especially a Python!

I said the same thing. He bought them as collectibles.

 

He also just bought a new S&W Bodyguard .380 for carry. It's nice too. Really tight and tiny. He hasn't fired that yet either. Lol. Being he is retired and has access to one of the nicest, state of the art police ranges, he should be there every day.

and right now, a New In box python is $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$4

and right now, a New In box python is $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$4

 

I don't think that will change, even if Colt were to bring back production of the Python. Which would also never happen

 

 

I don't think that will change, even if Colt were to bring back production of the Python. Which would also never happen

 

why doesn't colt make those style revolvers anymore? they would make a bundle!

why doesn't colt make those style revolvers anymore? they would make a bundle!

 

Cost. The Python required some hand-fitting to produce. Colt is also a union-shop, so their workforce is expensive.

Still kicking myself for not having bought one when they were available.

Still kicking myself for not having bought one when they were available.

 

Well... they are still available... lol

My son just purchased a 2 1/2" made in '73......it's in real good conditions but he still intends on sending it back to Colt for a Cleaning, Timing Check and Re-bluing....it will look better than new when they're done.

My son just purchased a 2 1/2" made in '73......it's in real good conditions but he still intends on sending it back to Colt for a Cleaning, Timing Check and Re-bluing....it will look better than new when they're done.

 

What if it comes back looking worse? Any gunsmith should be able to check if the timing is good. If it is, why risk damage or loss in transit?

My son just purchased a 2 1/2" made in '73......it's in real good conditions but he still intends on sending it back to Colt for a Cleaning, Timing Check and Re-bluing....it will look better than new when they're done.

 

So basically he is going to pay colt to devalue the gun? Lame...lol. Whatever you do dont refinish...

From what I was reading Colt will stamp the frame that it's had factory service and that won't devalue the gun. I was considering it for mine but not any time soon.