Shank791 Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 I was thinking of shooting a revolver in some local matches. I have a 1978 Colt Python 6" .357. It just sits in the vault and I was wondering if it would be ok in revolver matches? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n2ipsc Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 Personally, I'd have a look on GunBroker.com at what circa-70's Pythons are going for first...you may want to buy/use something else for your match wear-'n'-tear gun... Here's but one example... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shank791 Posted February 12, 2014 Author Share Posted February 12, 2014 Good point, I had no idea they were selling for that much. I may sell it and buy something better suited for revolver division. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alecmc Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 Good point, I had no idea they were selling for that much. I may sell it and buy something better suited for revolver division. ill trade you a 5 inch 625-2 s&w. Competition ready Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lifeislarge Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 I've got a 6" nickel Python in my safe and there it stays. Sucks because that gun is such a pleasure to shoot but they're finicky and expensive to fix when they go out of time. Still one of my favorite guns to pull out and fondle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhgtyre Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 Good point, I had no idea they were selling for that much. I may sell it and buy something better suited for revolver division. ill trade you a 5 inch 625-2 s&w. Competition ready Now that is funny. On a couple of levels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyOne Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 I've got a 6" nickel Python in my safe and there it stays. Sucks because that gun is such a pleasure to shoot but they're finicky and expensive to fix when they go out of time. Still one of my favorite guns to pull out and fondle. Same here....mine is stainless though.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shank791 Posted February 12, 2014 Author Share Posted February 12, 2014 Thanks for the offer but, I think its going to stay in the safe for know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanc Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 Python's have been going wild in the last few years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pskys2 Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 Always wondered why the Pythons didn't get hot like the m29 after "Magnum Force", the first time I saw it lit a fire in me to shoot a Hogans Alley. Thank the lord a few years later I found IPSC! And the guy with the Python BEAT Dirty Harry in the match (of course we all knew he threw the match to catch the bad guy). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alecmc Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 (edited) Python's have been going wild in the last few years. thank the walking dead tv show Edited February 13, 2014 by alecmc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bountyhunter Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 Python's have been going wild in the last few years.In California, I see them go for $3000 - $4000. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanc Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 Python's have been going wild in the last few years. thank the walking dead tv show Eye of the beholder and all that, but for my money Python's are the best looking production revolver any mfg has put out. If you had invested some of your nest egg in colt D/A revolvers 4 years ago you'd be sitting pretty nice right now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shank791 Posted February 13, 2014 Author Share Posted February 13, 2014 Hey Bounty Hunter, If you have someone that would pay 3-4K for this Python I would sell it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lifeislarge Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 Yeah me too!!! But let's try for closer to the $4k number okay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanc Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Are you guys serious? Any decent python will get you 3 grand without even trying on gunbroker. If you have something very clean with the box 4 grand is the opening price... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shank791 Posted February 14, 2014 Author Share Posted February 14, 2014 Well if anyone is interested this one is in excellent condition no box I would sell it for 3200. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyOne Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 I have a stainless 6" Python....with box.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lifeislarge Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 I have a stainless 6" Python....with box.... Grumpy if you are trying to circumvent the forum rules regarding classified ads I'm going to have to report you to the mods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatland Shooter Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 (edited) Crap, I also had no idea what the Pythons sell for. I've got an early 80's Python (no box) that was finished in Colt Royal Guard. It looks like matte hard chrome and was only offered for about 2 years. I don't really plan to sell until they hit 5 grand. Edited February 14, 2014 by Flatland Shooter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadowrider Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Crap, I also had no idea what the Pythons sell for. I've got an early 80's Python (no box) that was finished in Colt Royal Guard. It looks like matte hard chrome and was only offered for about 2 years. I don't really plan to sell until they hit 5 grand. Hell I'm no giant Colt Python aficionado or anything, but you might be there now because I've not even heard of that finish until now. I have a 1978'ish 6" Royal Blue in fantastic shape. I shoot it at paper once in awhile but that's it. It has about 350 rounds total through it. It's just a safe queen to pass down because they will never get any cheaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatland Shooter Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Crap, I also had no idea what the Pythons sell for. I've got an early 80's Python (no box) that was finished in Colt Royal Guard. It looks like matte hard chrome and was only offered for about 2 years. I don't really plan to sell until they hit 5 grand. Hell I'm no giant Colt Python aficionado or anything, but you might be there now because I've not even heard of that finish until now. I have a 1978'ish 6" Royal Blue in fantastic shape. I shoot it at paper once in awhile but that's it. It has about 350 rounds total through it. It's just a safe queen to pass down because they will never get any cheaper. I guess I need to raise my target to 6 grand. Just can't let it go while Walking Dead is still in production! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toothguy Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 Python's have been going wild in the last few years. thank the walking dead tv show I thought to kill Zombies you had to shoot them in the head. Why does Rick always aim at their feet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pskys2 Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 Maybe he needs to Skip the bullet under the chin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatland Shooter Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 Crap, I also had no idea what the Pythons sell for. I've got an early 80's Python (no box) that was finished in Colt Royal Guard. It looks like matte hard chrome and was only offered for about 2 years. I don't really plan to sell until they hit 5 grand. Hell I'm no giant Colt Python aficionado or anything, but you might be there now because I've not even heard of that finish until now. I have a 1978'ish 6" Royal Blue in fantastic shape. I shoot it at paper once in awhile but that's it. It has about 350 rounds total through it. It's just a safe queen to pass down because they will never get any cheaper. I guess I need to raise my target to 6 grand. Just can't let it go while Walking Dead is still in production! Edited to include 1981 ad for Colt's Royal Guard Finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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