Wow, people sure can get uptight. Face it folks, manufacturing has changed. You can still get hand fitted guns though. There still are the Holland and Holland’s and Purdy’s out there that will happily take your money. But guess what, they too use CNC for sure and maybe even a MIM part or two.
Over the years that Colt built the original Pythons they found ways to produce them for less too. We older guys do not like to admit it but as time went on the quality of the Pythons did change. I vividly remember people complaining about this at that time. But now, collectors want you to think that they were all perfect and will try to get people to believe this so the old Pythons they have squirreled away will continue to go up and up in value. I understand this, it is human nature.
Now to “Real time”
Colt looks to have really tried hard on this new Python. I guess they could have spent a fortune hiring and training a small army of people to relearn the art of metal polishing. Maybe even tried to replicate the old walrus skin covered polishing wheels. Produced all internal parts a few thousands of an inch oversized so they could be “Smoke” hand fitted and then drug that magic special ball down it’s bore. I guess then, all would be happy be because you would have a, “True” Python. But guess what, it would probably have to sell for 6 to 7 grand and Colt would surely go out of business. And, all the so called, “Collectors” world be screaming how Colt is ripping everyone off.
Sorry, but in real life you can’t have your cake and eat it too. Colt looks to have produced a new Python, with modern technology while staying very close to the looks of the older. Time will tell on the action but it is looking and sounding to me that the new might be better then the old. And, were able to keep the price reasonable.
Will the new Python affect the prices of the old? I surely do not see why it can’t. But, if I had that crystal ball I would not be waisting my time here but would be trading and selling stocks while being a billionaire.
Everyone needs to chill out. What is happening at Colt right now is a good thing.
Happy New Year to all my Colt friends.