So, are there 12 or 14 fewer parts? Maybe someone at Colt should learn to count and stick with one number.

So, Colt has a big problem. To bring back a classic like the Python is very risky to begin with. They have maintained the great lines, vented rib, under barrel lug, general classic look. The grips are thinner which helps if you are using speed loaders, there is an easier change front sight, the muzzle is recessed, there is a thicker back strap, a different rear sight design with windage adjustment and a slightly different hammer and trigger. Plus, the internals are supposed to be quite different. There is a stupid bar code stamped into the frame on the right side. Retail is $1499. They have made a 6" and 4 1/4 ", which is 1/4 longer to accommodate some stupid Canadian law about 4 inch revolvers. They have not made it in the Royal Colt Blue finish yet.

I fear that Colt, for price considerations, has gone to some MIM or CNC parts for this snake. There may even be some plastic internal parts. It looks fine and shoots fine, supposedly, when it doesn't malfunction.

I never bought my Pythons for investment. I just like them and they shoot great! There may be a price drop on the older Pythons which have skyrocketed in price over the last 10 years or so. But, if there really are pervasive problems with the new Python, I doubt the old ones will stay down in value for long.

Time will tell. I'm not interested in buying a new one, though.