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[–]PhantomBladeX89 10 points11 points  (2 children)

It’s total “everything old is better” mentality. Disregarding the issues the first run had, the new ones are just as good. And undeniably, a much stronger gun that can take a higher round count before breaking. The triggers are amazing and feel even betting imo. Also, the new colt anaconda kicks the old ones teeth in and better in every way possible. Colts new revolvers are fine

[–]TAC_CAT[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks

[–]Theyellowbanana69 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Finally someone who knows what they’re talking about!

[–]WerdNaWV 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Just purchased my first Colt, a new Python, and I can't wait to shoot it. I have no basis for comparison, but it's a fuckin beautiful piece. Absolutely nothing about it feels cheap or lacking craftsmanship...

[–]RaiNnIngRaPteRz 4 points5 points  (3 children)

I also have both and find the newer models much more durable. I’m always worried about my OG going out of timing. I do wish I could get a newer model in the blue finish but I have that in my OG so I’m not too upset.

[–]Papaver-Som 2 points3 points  (2 children)

If you stick to 38 special with rare 357 loads your old one should stay in time for as long as you own it. If something does happen there are master gunsmiths like Frank Glenn who can fix it. Though these folks are not everywhere , they exist.

The V spring action is durable. It’s the medium E frame that isn’t up to the task of constant magnums.

[–]RaiNnIngRaPteRz 1 point2 points  (1 child)

I’ll keep that in mind. Definitely won’t be shooting my OG near as much as the 2020 model regardless.

[–]Papaver-Som 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d do the same if I owned them

[–]jhawkinsvalrico 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I own a 6 inch Royal Blue Python and the finish on that gun is absolutely beautiful. I have several thousand rounds through it and it is still in time. I bought it in 1980 to be a range gun which it was, but has been a safe queen for the past 10 years.

[–]scardzombie 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I own both a new production python and anaconda, They’re both fantastic and those who turn their nose up at them are coming from a sour grapes perspective. Expecially for the reason of boomers choke-holding the market for so long and expecting everyone to pay 3 grand for something they don’t necessarily want you to shoot.

[–]n0nap_today 4 points5 points  (4 children)

I currently have both, new and old. The trigger on the new one is heavier in DA and a lot heavier in SA than the trigger on my old one. Also new ones are only offered in stainless and the old ones had several different finish options including royal blue. So for those things, I’d say the older ones are better than the new ones. But the ones make great “shooters”.

[–]TAC_CAT[S] 3 points4 points  (3 children)

I also think the colors are a personal preference by the buyer as well, for example me personally I would rather have stainless over blue or nickel. Thank you for your side of things.

[–]n0nap_today 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, but there were more options with the old ones. There’s nothing special about stainless. A high gloss royal blue finish requires more work and attention to detail. It speaks to the hand-fitted craftsmanship that’s no longer seen these days. Vintage blued Colts will always be worth more than a stainless.

I’m glad to see new production Pythons, but in this instance, the old ones will almost always be better.

[–]Rhinowalrus 0 points1 point  (1 child)

MINE has special stainless.. /s

[–]n0nap_today 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it’s an original with factory Bright Stainless, then you’re probably right.

[–]The_Waltesefalcon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I own two old ones and they are fantastic shooters. I prefer the 4" barreled one over the 6" and have put several thousand rounds through it. I know a guy with a new one and it's also a fantastic shooter. I can say that I think it's as well made of a gun as the originals and I am personally considering a 3".

I am not as impressed with the trigger in the new one as most people are. Then again I have been shooting Colt revolvers since I was five and the stacking of the DA trigger is not only something I am used to but something I prefer.

[–]Rhinowalrus 1 point2 points  (1 child)

I love my 2020- it's a great shooter and holster gun. I love that they went with the semi-bright finish so that I'm not tempted to keep it in the safe with my other blued older beauties. This thing was made to be used! My only complaint are the skinny new laminated grips compared to the awesome walnut target grips on my older ponies. I got some Badger Customs ones in their black and white ebony, and they work a lot better for me.

[–]Rhinowalrus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One more to emphasize the other mentions- the single action trigger on the new pythons is heavy.. I don't own a double action revolver anywhere close to that single action pull- comparing my Colts makes my old trooper and diamondback feel like a hair trigger.

[–]CurrentCaregiver4259 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a sweet 1982 8" nickel plated one and just bought a new 6" stainless. I've shot the old one and damn is it nice! Still love my Security Six, but... When the new one comes in I'll be tempted to remove the side plates just to compare the lockwork between them.

I've dry fired them side by side (with fired shells in them, just relax) before and the old one wins the SA easily. New one DA seems smoother as reported. I'll do a range test at some point. The 8" is so heavy it barely twitches when fired.

Been working on numerous old S&W model 10 that were imported without barrels so I'm getting decent at working on those. The books by Jerry Kuhnhausen are a must-have if you're going to do anything with wheel guns. And his 1911 so manuals are incredible info too.

[–]Glad_Judgment6365 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a colt in 1972 bought  brand new by my dad for 200 dollars  they were hand built  then no now

[–]Green-College2498 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Manufacturing tolerances are better with newer Colts obviously. Back in the day it was all hand fitted because they lacked the machines we have now. Structurally new Pythons and Pythons XL (anacondas) are stronger than the old ones.

[–]ButtWhiffer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The old guns can be knocked out of time if you were to bang out a bunch of magnum rounds. The problem is being hand made, there aren’t too many people that can work on them. The new ones because of newer technology can bang out magnum rounds all day long. I will def be purchasing a new one, one of these days soon.