Holy smokes - this is huge news in the shooting world. Most of us never thought we would ever see this day. We all thought the Python was far too labor intensive, and therefor expensive, to be economically viable in this modern world. The Python gained its reputation as one of the finest revolvers ever made through one thing and one thing only - the careful, meticulous hand fitting of all of its action parts by one skilled craftsman. The cost of doing such would simply be cost prohibitive today.
Well, somehow, Colt has found a way. And they won't break the bank, either - MSRP is only $1,500, about the same as their SAA, and not a whole lot more than some high end production autos. Certainly less than a lot of custom autos.
Word has it that the actions on the new ones are even "better" than the originals. The "stacking" of the double action pull has supposedly been eliminated. While I'm not convinced that is a good thing, apparently the action is much smoother in general, which is saying a lot. We'll see - I, for one, can't wait to get my hands on one, even if it is only available in stainless.
https://www.colt.com/series/PYTHON_SERIES
Hopefully they follow up with a blued version:
