I had hoped Colt would make the Python again but I doubt it. I talked to a manager once when I had a ton of issues with a 1911 (no roll mark, no sights, and no bluing)......I wasn't happy with the outcome, but if I got good customer service, I would die of a heart attack. However I'm loyal to the brand not the people currently running it. People come and go, but I thinned the heard a lot. ANYWAY
I talked to the manager (after waiting 45 min on the customer service line which is average) about the Python revolvers and the prices they were going for on Gunbroker. This was before all the talk of LWRC buying Colt or Colt buying LWRC. (I wish it was LWRC buying Colt). He hinted that they were trying to revive the line and told me everyone at Colt is aware of what the prices were on gunbroker.
Well, since Colt doesn't have a history lately of great customer service, do you really want a python made by them anyways? I mean I can't seem to get a gun from them without a mark, gouge, or nick....the finishes are crummy on the AR's and I had to send my SAA revolver back twice for bad timing, and bad color case hardening.
I'm not even picky, I could deal with the color case hardening, but the timing?............ That's kinda critical with a revolver. Those people who worked for colt back in the 70's making the pythons......they are gone and so are their talents. That took talent folks to machine, fit, finish, and most importantly, taking pride in work well done.
This just isn't a Colt issue, but a social issue.....kids these days are terrible workers. Don't care, can't wait to bury their faces in Facebook. Automated CNC machines has made the talented hand fitted machinist extinct. It's a lost art. I'd rather pay the prices now for a pristine Python than a new one from Colt.