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Ripp
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A look back at the Colt Python
      #288213 - 23/09/16 12:12 AM

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Re: A look back at the Colt Python [Re: Ripp]
      #288215 - 23/09/16 01:48 AM

A friend of mine has 2 or 3 of them. One is still in the original box. At my age I shouldn't be buying collectables, just can,t help myself. Al

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Re: A look back at the Colt Python [Re: Al333]
      #288216 - 23/09/16 02:05 AM

Nice shooting handgun, usually with tight (small) groove diameters compared to Smiths - never owned one- but they do feel good and shoot well.

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Re: A look back at the Colt Python [Re: DarylS]
      #288251 - 23/09/16 05:51 PM

G'Day Fella's,

I used to have an 8" Blued Python (that I purchased New off the Oz agent (Peter P), for a good price).
Incredibly accurate revolver, even with maximum loads (16grns of Win-296 and 158grn pills), and better than I could ever shoot it.

Not sure if Colt are still making them.....again..........again?

Doh!
Homer

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Ripp
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Re: A look back at the Colt Python [Re: Homer]
      #288261 - 23/09/16 10:59 PM

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G'Day Fella's,

I used to have an 8" Blued Python (that I purchased New off the Oz agent (Peter P), for a good price).
Incredibly accurate revolver, even with maximum loads (16grns of Win-296 and 158grn pills), and better than I could ever shoot it.

Not sure if Colt are still making them.....again..........again?

Doh!
Homer



I also have had several through the years..including the 8"..still might have one or two ..but agree..smoothest factory revolver I have ever used...

And man have the prices of the "snake" series Colts gone through the roof in the past couple years...

Ripp

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Re: A look back at the Colt Python [Re: Ripp]
      #288354 - 26/09/16 10:25 AM

Yes Ripp, they "WERE" an incredible factory revolver!
I have subsequently had a look on the Colt web site, and they longer list any double action revolvers.

Double Doh!!
Homer

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Re: A look back at the Colt Python [Re: Homer]
      #288375 - 26/09/16 11:06 PM

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Yes Ripp, they "WERE" an incredible factory revolver!
I have subsequently had a look on the Colt web site, and they longer list any double action revolvers.

Double Doh!!
Homer



There is a gun shop I visit on a regular basis that has a stainless King Cobra --6" I have been eyeing for a bit..think the price they have on it is a bit high, but the next time I walk through there and its still there I plan to give it a new home...

Ripp

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Re: A look back at the Colt Python [Re: Ripp]
      #289049 - 14/10/16 12:32 PM

G'Day Fella's,

Ripp, your a long time looking at the lid mate!
I worked out a long time ago, if all the bills are paid, there are cloths and shoes on the families back/feet and the pantry is full, the worst possible thing you can say in life is "GEE I WISH"!!!

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Re: A look back at the Colt Python [Re: Homer]
      #289062 - 14/10/16 11:58 PM

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G'Day Fella's,

Ripp, your a long time looking at the lid mate!
I worked out a long time ago, if all the bills are paid, there are cloths and shoes on the families back/feet and the pantry is full, the worst possible thing you can say in life is "GEE I WISH"!!!

Regards
Homer



Love the sayings you guys have... "looking at the lid"...did the same thing with a few girls in high school..

By college I figured out they don't mind a little looking under the lid..or in this case, cookie jar..

I did find a "new" stainless Gold Cup in the box...it now resides in my home... the other one is still there waiting for a new home...

Ripp

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Edited by Ripp (14/10/16 11:59 PM)

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Re: A look back at the Colt Python [Re: Ripp]
      #289115 - 16/10/16 04:21 AM

I still like my Colt .38 Special Officer's Match...

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Re: A look back at the Colt Python [Re: HistoricBore]
      #290611 - 21/11/16 10:37 AM

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I still like my Colt .38 Special Officer's Match...



A fine revolver indeed. I own a pre-war (WWII) Colt Officer's Model Target with the 6" heavy barrel. Great target revolver. Even at the age of seventy-five mine is still a tack driver.

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Re: A look back at the Colt Python [Re: Checkman]
      #290704 - 23/11/16 12:38 PM

My Colt is a Single Action Army, 7-1/2 inch, .45 Colt. My favorite handgun of many.

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Re: A look back at the Colt Python [Re: OT3]
      #290719 - 23/11/16 11:35 PM

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My Colt is a Single Action Army, 7-1/2 inch, .45 Colt. My favorite handgun of many.



There are many duplicates but agree, the SAA is one of a kind that I too truly enjoy..

Ripp

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