……………..”Snake-charmed”………………

Posted Saturday, November 12, 2011, at 8:58 AM

With a gunshow going on in Boise this weekend, it just seems sort of "natural" to write a gun piece this morning, and one could hardly find a better subject than a gun that's considered the "Cadillac" of the 357 Magnum world. I'm not overly fond of snakes as a rule, but THIS one has been a coveted item since its introduction in 1955, but as of 1999, it is no longer being made.

If a handgun could be "elegant", it would have to be the Colt Python. They virtually had their own little shop within the Colt plant in Hartford, Connecticut.........where every part was hand-honed and fitted. To this day, its precision fit and velvet-smooth action are unmatched in the gun world, and though they are "pricier" now than ever before, they are still much sought-after. This particular gun is 1979 vintage, but has been fired so seldom, you'd never know the gun was that old.

When you pull the hammer back on one of these, it feels like it's floating in grease! The finish is deep & rich.....the balance is excellent. This gun is a "class act." There was some sort of "snake-charmer" running around Colt at the time, because they also made a 22 & 38 version called the "Diamondback", and today they make a 44 caliber gun called the "Anaconda". But it was the Python that got all the extra shop attention during construction, and even today, it's still "the one to have", whether you want to shoot it, or just keep it locked in the safe as an investment.

But it'd be a shame NOT to shoot one every now and then because they shoot as good as they look, even in the Idaho wind. The Python was a favorite in the 60's & 70's for cops that could afford them (they weren't "taxpayer-issued" to local police or Highway Patrols).

A distinguishing feature of the Python, is the ventilated rib atop the barrel, which not only kept the barrel cool in-between shots, but also prevented the little "heat waves" from interfering with your "sight picture." (a few other guns have now copied that feature). With the coming of the "speedloaders" the Colt's capabilities are only limited by how many pre-loaded carriers you can pack along with you.

But in 357 Magnum caliber, ONE round is usually more than enough!

And it gives all new meaning to the old term of getting "snake-bit!"

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Mike been waiting for another gun entry to make this comment I have had for about a year.

People Ask Why

Why I Might Carry a Gun

My old grandpa said to me 'Son, there comes a time in every man's life when he stops bustin' knuckles and starts bustin' caps and usually it's when he becomes too old to take a beating at the hands of a punk!

I don't carry a gun to kill people.

I carry a gun to keep from being killed.

I don't carry a gun to scare people.

I carry a gun because sometimes this world can be a scary place.

I don't carry a gun because I'm paranoid.

I carry a gun because there are real threats in the world..

I don't carry a gun because I'm evil.

I carry a gun because I have lived long enough to see the evil in the world.

I don't carry a gun because I hate the government.

I carry a gun because I understand the limitations of government..

I don't carry a gun because I'm angry.

I carry a gun so that I don't have to spend the rest of my life hating myself for failing to be prepared.

I don't carry a gun because I want to shoot someone.

I carry a gun because I want to die at a ripe old age in my bed, and not on a sidewalk somewhere tomorrow afternoon.

I don't carry a gun because I'm a cowboy.

I carry a gun because, when I die and go to heaven, I want to be a cowboy.

I don't carry a gun to make me feel like a man.

I carry a gun because men know how to take care of themselves and the ones they love.

I don't carry a gun because I feel inadequate.

I carry a gun because unarmed and facing three armed thugs, I am inadequate.

I don't carry a gun because I love it.

I carry a gun because I love life and the people who make it meaningful to me.

Police protection is an oxymoron.

Free citizens must protect themselves.

Police do not protect you from crime, they usually just investigate the crime after it happens and then call someone in to clean up the mess.

Personally, I carry a gun because I'm too young to die and too old to take a whoopin'

.....author unknown (but obviously brilliant)

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A LITTLE GUN HISTORY

In 1929, the Soviet Union established gun control.

From 1929 to 1953, about 20 million dissidents, unable to defend themselves, were rounded up and exterminated.

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In 1911, Turkey established gun control.

From 1915 to 1917, 1.5 million Armenians, unable to defend themselves, were rounded up and exterminated.

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Germany established gun control in 1938 and

from 1939 to 1945, a total of 13 million Jews and others who were unable to defend themselves were rounded up and exterminated.

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China established gun control in 1935.

From 1948 to 1952, 20 million political dissidents, unable to defend themselves, were rounded up and exterminated

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Guatemala established gun control in 1964.

From 1964 to 1981, 100,000 Mayan Indians, unable to defend themselves, were rounded up and exterminated.

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Uganda established gun control in 1970.

From 1971 to 1979, 300,000 Christians, unable to defend themselves, were rounded up and exterminated.

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Cambodia established gun control in 1956.

From 1975 to 1977, one million educated people, unable to defend themselves, were rounded up and exterminated.

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Defenseless people rounded up and exterminated in the 20th Century because of gun control:

56 million.

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You won't see this data on the US evening news, or hear politicians disseminating this information.

Guns in the hands of honest citizens save lives and property and, yes, gun-control laws adversely affect only the law-abiding citizens.

Take note my fellow Americans, before it's too late!

The next time someone talks in favor of gun control, please remind them of this history lesson.

With guns, we are 'citizens'. Without them, we are 'subjects'/'slaves'.

During WWII the Japanese decided not to invade America because they knew most Americans were ARMED!

If you value your freedom, please spread this anti gun-control message to all of your friends.

The purpose of fighting is to win.

There is no possible victory in defense.

The sword is more important than the shield, and skill is more important than either.

The final weapon is the brain.

All else is supplemental.

SWITZERLAND ISSUES EVERY HOUSEHOLD A GUN!

SWITZERLAND'S GOVERNMENT TRAINS EVERY ADULT THEY ISSUE A RIFLE.

SWITZERLAND HAS THE LOWEST GUN RELATED CRIME RATE OF ANY CIVILIZED COUNTRY IN THE WORLD!!!

IT'S A NO BRAINER!

DON'T LET OUR GOVERNMENT WASTE MILLIONS OF OUR TAX DOLLARS IN AN EFFORT TO MAKE ALL LAW ABIDING CITIZENS AN EASY TARGET.

I'm a firm believer in the 2nd Amendment!

-- Posted by Eagle_eye on Sat, Nov 12, 2011, at 11:12 AM
Love the blog and the comments by Eagle-eye.

I think that most gun-owners and policemen will tell you that possessing a gun is secondary to the fact that you hope that you will never have to use it to protect yourself or to prevent a crime.

-- Posted by KH Gal on Sat, Nov 12, 2011, at 6:40 PM
Guns don't kill people, people kill people.

I was brought up to drive as many different vehicles as I can, ride as many different horses as I can.... I also believe in owning and knowing how to handle guns.. and learning to use many different guns.

Its true, hopefully you never have to use it, but know how if you do.

-- Posted by ktlm on Mon, Nov 14, 2011, at 9:58 AM
There are all my reasons right there. Hey, Zook, I am keeping an eye peeled for something and I wonder if you could too? Mouse

-- Posted by NonnyMouse on Thu, Nov 17, 2011, at 5:02 PM
Either a 357 or 38, small with the small grip like yours. A used revolver. I have not much $ and I am using a maverick 12gauge pump-by Mossberg-for trade....Mouse

-- Posted by NonnyMouse on Fri, Nov 18, 2011, at 9:44 AM
Your hand must be a lot better. I was thinking of wandering into Mtn Sports about elevenish tomorrow.................Mouse

-- Posted by NonnyMouse on Fri, Nov 18, 2011, at 3:59 PM
Gothca...............M

-- Posted by NonnyMouse on Fri, Nov 18, 2011, at 8:09 PM

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