[GUNKWAZY]

A picture for today. Just because.:D

http://members.aol.com/toykwazy/dbacksx3.jpg

Jeff (GUNKWAZY)

[tipoc]

Good looking guns! three jewells and useful factory stocks!

tipoc

[texas bulldog]

don't suppose you're looking to sell?





...must learn to control jealousy...

[Standing Wolf]

Oh, man! I'm hoping to stop with Pythons. I don't want to start accumulating Diamondbacks. I really don't.

[jibjab]

The word Envy comes to mind, sometimes when they say "they don't build them like they used to" I'm glad they don't, but here is a example of a craft in production firearms that is long past :(

[GUNKWAZY]

Thanks guys.

Hey Texas, sorry, but I'm a Revolver Whore or should I say Hoarder.;)

Wolfy, come on man, you know you want 'em too. The Pythons just aint enough. :evil:

Look how good they look together...

http://members.aol.com/toykwazy/dbacknpython.jpg

Jeff (GUNKWAZY)

[The Lone Haranguer]

Now that's a pair to draw to. :)

[strat81]

Fill a brother in... what's the difference between a Python and a Diamondback? (Short version will suffice!) They sure are pretty!

[welldoya]

I've often wondered the same thing. They look about alike.
I know a Diamondback can be had in either .38 or .22 and a Python is a .357. I think there are rumors of Pythons being made in another caliber or two as proto-types also. Looks like the Python frame might be a little beefier.
I think also that a Python went through more hand-fitting at the factory and have super smooth actions. (I've got one and can attest to that but my Trooper is about as smooth) I have no experience with Diamondbacks.
I know Gunkwazy has the answer.

[HeavyDuty]

Diamondbacks are on the same frame as a Detective Special, quite a bit smaller than a Python. Actions are smooth, but not hand tuned like a Python so far as I know.

I used to have a 6" blue Diamondback in .38, but foolishly let it go. I'd love to have a 4" version!

[GUNKWAZY]

The Diamondback is built on a smaller "D" sized frame than the Pythons "I" frame.
Kinda the same as you would see with a "K" & "L" in the Smith & Wesson line.
Its internal lockwork is of the same basic design as the Python and uses the Colt "V" shaped mainspring.
The Diamondback was offered in 22 and 38 calibers where as the Python was built with the .357 Magnum in mind. Yes, there are some 38 Special only Pythons, but they were made up as target guns with 8 inch barrels.
The Diamondback's similar to the Python in that they were built with quality in mind and were always pricey. There's a lot less diamondbacks out in the secondary market than the Python.
The Diamondback was introduced in 1966 and the Python got it's start in mid 50's. The Diamondback was made for about 20 years as the Python was made on and off for 50 years.
Some Diamondback configurations are VERY VERY difficult to find and very pricey if you are lucky enough to find them.
Hope that helps.

Jeff (GUNKWAZY)

[texas bulldog]

Hey Texas, sorry, but I'm a Revolver Whore or should I say Hoarder.

oh well. had to try, right? i'm sure i probably couldn't have afforded it anyway. if i might ask...have you had these for awhile, or did you acquire them recently. and if recently, mind telling me what you paid for the 4 inch?

[GUNKWAZY]

I have very recently added the 4 incher 22 LR to the mix.
I have the correct box to go with it.
The going auction prices tend to be around $1200-$1400 for NIB unfired condition for the same configuration. (Blue .22 4 inch)
I paid $750 for mine.

Jeff (GUNKWAZY)