It's official. Word is they are in distributors' hands now. Just waiting for the 2020 SHOT Show introduction. I shudder at what the price will be, but....What Price Glory?
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Glad they’re still around. I’m not a wheel gun fan, but I have a couple, and they are pretty.
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I read $1500 on another forum, but don't know if that is accurate.
I like the idea of a new Colt full size .357, but feel the same way about this one as the new Cobra and KC. I don't think Colt should have used the old names on the new guns.
I will probably buy and try one of the new Pythons to compare it to my older ones that I shoot.
I like the idea of a new Colt full size .357, but feel the same way about this one as the new Cobra and KC. I don't think Colt should have used the old names on the new guns.
I will probably buy and try one of the new Pythons to compare it to my older ones that I shoot.
Whaaaaaaaaaattttttt! 
Wow!
Well. This will drive down the value of the spendy Pythons out there now ...
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Wow!
Well. This will drive down the value of the spendy Pythons out there now ...
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The price of old Pythons has dropped over the past few years. I doubt if this new gun will really have much affect on them, though.
kelbro
Alfred Spatchcock
My wife has a 4" nickel Python.
I must be a little off as I much prefer a tuned up S&W revolver and even my Dan Wesson to the Pythons. Especially since I can get three of the Smiths for what one Colt would cost.
I must be a little off as I much prefer a tuned up S&W revolver and even my Dan Wesson to the Pythons. Especially since I can get three of the Smiths for what one Colt would cost.
I think Colt needs to come up with some new ideas and modern innovation in order to stay viable in today's firearms market instead of trying to produce pistols with familiar looks and the same names of great pistols in the past.
They won't garner interest with the newer generation, or match the remembered quality of the older generation. And since the older generation is getting older and will be dying eventually, I just can't see these newer pistols with old names generating a successful venture.
Not looking to be harsh, but someone's gotta say it.
They won't garner interest with the newer generation, or match the remembered quality of the older generation. And since the older generation is getting older and will be dying eventually, I just can't see these newer pistols with old names generating a successful venture.
Not looking to be harsh, but someone's gotta say it.
simon1
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I'm wif ya, Tim. I'm waiting on them to screw a 4" vent rib barrel with target sights on the Cobra for a Diamondback. I like the D frame for carry.
Did a quick look on gunbroker for original Diamondbacks. $1,200 to $1,400 seems to still be about going price...for online sales.
I've always been a natural born trouble maker.
Okay, guys. You know it is not nice to disparage someones personal choice and preference in firearms. I could go on a very long winded rant about combat tupperware and Tactical Timmy's 6 pound black rifle with 23 pounds of lights, lasers, red dots, scopes, and the kitchen sink mounted on it.
Diamondbacks are high because Colt only made them about half as long they made Pythons.
You are quite correct. I'm pretty sure, I only mentioned what I think "Colt" should do. If I'm not mistaken, there was absolutely no mention or disparaging remark made of anyone's personal choice or preference in firearms, or of the actual pistol itself. I apologize in advance for that perception. I actually like the looks of the Colt revolver very much and I like revolvers in general also.
Doesn't change my opinion of what I think Colt as a company should do. Which is simply only what I posted. No other implication was intended or meant my brother.
You have communicated this before, But I don't mind reading it again if you want to take the time to post it.
The difference between you and me my friend, is you love revolvers and hate tactical tupperware. I love tactical tupperware and I love revolvers. There is plenty enough love to go around for all kinds of firearms, we don't have to choose a side. I still have the opinion that Colt needs to create and innovate new ideas in a new product line to stay viable for the future. I didn't say they shouldn't offer revolvers.
What do you think of this Revolver Mike?
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What does an older Diamondback go for these days? $12 to $1400? I would spend that kinda money on an older one for the quality and probably a newer one if the quality is the same or better?
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I just love guns. Show me one and I’ll smile. I’m glad we have so many choices. My wife doesn’t.
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That is about the starting price for a 4 or 6 " blue .38 Special. Snubs, .22 rimfire and/or nickel will bring 50% more.
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Is Colt re-producing the detectives or Chiefs specials?
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More or less. The original Detective Special was steel framed and the Cobra was the same gun in alloy. The new Cobra is steel.
Chiefs Specials are Smith and Wesson.
More or less. The original Detective Special was steel framed and the Cobra was the same gun in alloy. The new Cobra is steel.
Chiefs Specials are Smith and Wesson.
Interesting.
Thank you for the correction and the lesson.
I would love to have a Colt Detective and a S&W Chief's.- Thread starter
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Hard to beat a S&W Chief's Special. They just do everything right and have withstood the test of time while doing so.
You're gifting this to me? You are awesome!
That Rosewood grip makes the black finish on that Chief's really pop!
