Residing in the most Liberal State in America, we as Californian's are at a significant disadvantage over most other State's residence; at least when it to responsible gun ownership. Although, nearly everyone I know has more than enough firepower to protect themselves and their property against most threats. That being said, and having nothing particularly relevant to the Python discussion, it's good to meet another Californian as well.
There seems to be a lack of respect for the legacy of the Python, or perhaps it's just there aren't enough gunner's around that remember when the python was the .357 Magnum gun. If you saw a policeman on duty there was a very high probability that a Python was riding in his holster. Of course, that was in the the days before there was a cry against "too much firepower" and the phrase "over penetration" became the battle cry of the day. And, there are some good reasons for agencies to move away from revolvers to pistols and use less potent rounds that will take down the target without creating unacceptable collateral damage.
But for those purists that still like the ease of use, foul weather reliability, and general utility of a revolver we're sadly unable to acquire our weaponry from Colt; arguably the most famous and prolific maker of revolvers of the last two Centuries. Not to demean S&Q, Ruger, and other of good quality wheel guns, that fill void however, no 586/686 Combat Masterpiece will ever replace elegance and ability of Python. Currently my wife and daughters all have a S&W .357 Mag. 686 or 620 to go with their Marlin lever guns and likewise I carry a .44mag. 329PD; but I would trade them all for a set of Pythons.
As for quality and craftsmanship, I'm not worried about Colt's ability to build a quality firearm. I've had any number Colt-built 1911's and AR-15's, not to mention my Python's and a Mustang backup gun and all of them were well built and functionally dependable.
So, customers and fans, let's give Colt our combined thumbs up for building a 21st. Century Python. Our buying power alone should be enough to convince the powers-that-be within Colt to step up and make a favorable development and production decision. :bang_wall:
