Colt 2020 Python

[DocIndy]

I just saw one today in Huntington at Buds. 6” model in the case for the lovely price of $2100.

 

[VERT]

At the price levels being discussed my enthusiasm wanes. It's one thing to make a fair profit which I would expect MSRP to be, but looks like a lot of gouging going on.

It’s not gouging, it’s supply and demand. The pythons can’t be ordered and the shops don’t know when they will arrive. They sell quickly for $1799. So that is the market price. MSRP is a suggestion. I sure don’t hear people complain when guns sell below MSRP.

 

[Ingomike]

At the price levels being discussed my enthusiasm wanes. It's one thing to make a fair profit which I would expect MSRP to be, but looks like a lot of gouging going on.

Could you define gouging? INGO sure loves that word...

 

[Ingomike]

Bingo. Had a couple of Anacondas and Pythons. All needed work if you shot them enough.
I sold them and damn I now wish I had waited. People are insane over these things.
To each their very own. I wish the OP luck in his search and pray he feels good about it after he shoots it.
Be safe.

But if you still had them you would sell them for about what you paid, I sure. LOL

 

[DocIndy]

My uncle had a beautiful blued 4" Python that I had the pleasure of shooting back in my teens. He still has that one. My dad had a 4" S&W 19 that he introduced me to shooting centerfire pistols with. Ever since then, I have had a fondness for S&W wheel guns. As pretty as the snake guns are, A S&W just feels right in my hand.

 

[spec4]

Could you define gouging? INGO sure loves that word...

Sure, IMO gouging is taking advantage of a market situation which allows the seller to charge way more for for a product/service than would be feasible in a normal. market. This can be viewed by some as a short sighted strategy in that some of the sellers customers could decide not to deal with that individual in the future. A seller who is gouging is more focused on the quick hit as opposed to long term customer loyalty.


Of course it wouldn't be gouging in a situation where the sellers sources have raised their wholesale prices and the seller is simply trying to maintain his profit margin.

 

[Ingomike]

Sure, IMO gouging is taking advantage of a market situation which allows the seller to charge way for for a product/service than would be feasible in a normal. This can be viewed by some as a short sighted strategy in that some of the sellers customers could decide not to deal with that individual in the future. A seller who is gouging is more focused on the quick hit as opposed to long term customer loyalty.


Of course it wouldn't be gouging in a situation where the sellers sources have raised their wholesale prices and the seller is simply trying to maintain his profit margin.

I'm going to refrain from my usual market stuff and just say.

I define the actions many here define as gouging as resource preservation in difficult times. The action many call gouging keeps finite resources from being gobbled up by the few early birds...

 

[VERT]

I'm going to refrain from my usual market stuff and just say.

I define the actions many here define as gouging as resource preservation in difficult times. The action many call gouging keeps finite resources from being gobbled up by the few early birds...

Agreed. If every shop sold new pythons at MSRP the guns would just show up on gunbroker. So obviously the market feels they are worth $1800.

 

[mikesouth12]

The Colt Anaconda came up today for a mere $4k.

https://grabagun.com/colt-firearms-anaconda-stainless-44-mag-6-barrel-6-rounds.html?utm_source=emarsys&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=04-21-2021+-+Wednesday+-+Grabadeal-2021-04-21+16:00:00&utm_content=BUY+NOW&sc_src=email_1201785&sc_lid=69891221&sc_uid=P4D1zydsW5&sc_llid=39038&sc_eh=cb38530b1e47be531

Ouch

 

[climber1218]

The Colt Anaconda came up today for a mere $4k.

https://grabagun.com/colt-firearms-anaconda-stainless-44-mag-6-barrel-6-rounds.html?utm_source=emarsys&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=04-21-2021+-+Wednesday+-+Grabadeal-2021-04-21+16:00:00&utm_content=BUY+NOW&sc_src=email_1201785&sc_lid=69891221&sc_uid=P4D1zydsW5&sc_llid=39038&sc_eh=cb38530b1e47be531

Bought an original Anaconda in the early 90's for around $300 and sold it for $850 5-10 years later...thought I'd made a great deal until I saw what they go for these days!!! At the time, I replaced it with a Ruger Redhawk 44 mag (which is a much sturdier revolver), but it has not gone up in price nearly as much!

 

[Born2vette]

If anyone cares. This anaconda is currently at $1010 with 3 days left in biding.

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[Born2vette]

Saw this today, they also have the 4 1/2” for the same price. Still rather pricey, but it seems availability is improving, so prices may start coming down a little.

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[dyerwatcher]

I finally got to fondle one. May be getting old but the trigger as well as the entire gun seemed heavier

 

[drillsgt]

I finally got to fondle one. May be getting old but the trigger as well as the entire gun seemed heavier

The guns the same weight based on old and new specs, triggers are a subjective thing as each gun could be a little different, I shot my new one again the other day and am pretty happy with it.

 

[spec4]

Found one on Gunbroker. Paid a premium, but not that much. Now to get some ammo.

 

[drillsgt]

Colt announces new Colt Python with 3 inch barrel for 2022, same 'MSRP' as the 4 and 6 inch.

Colt Announces the Return of the 3-Inch Short-Barrel Python Revolver - The Truth About Guns

&#9664Previous Post Next Post▶ Colt is making a lot of Python fans happy today with the latest addition to their Python revolver line. Joining the 6-inch and 4.25-inch models is a new 3-inch short-barrel Python. Here’s their press release . . . Often dubbed the “finest production revolver ever...

www.thetruthaboutguns.com

 

[MindfulMan]

Colt announces new Colt Python with 3 inch barrel for 2022, same 'MSRP' as the 4 and 6 inch.

Colt Announces the Return of the 3-Inch Short-Barrel Python Revolver - The Truth About Guns

&#9664Previous Post Next Post▶ Colt is making a lot of Python fans happy today with the latest addition to their Python revolver line. Joining the 6-inch and 4.25-inch models is a new 3-inch short-barrel Python. Here’s their press release . . . Often dubbed the “finest production revolver ever...

www.thetruthaboutguns.com

Want !!!

 

[drillsgt]

Want !!!

If you don't buy any other Python i'd get the 3 inch.

 

[MindfulMan]

If you don't buy any other Python i'd get the 3 inch.

That's the way that I feel about it too......I want to comfortably carry the sweet steel !

 

[gregr]

At the price levels being discussed my enthusiasm wanes. It's one thing to make a fair profit which I would expect MSRP to be, but looks like a lot of gouging going on.

It`s only gouging if it`s a necessity and the prices being run up are causing hardship and suffering. For a firearm, it`s simply supply and demand. Demand is much higher than there is supply to meet it.