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I know this is an issue that's been discussed many times, but trying to add a new dimension to it while avoiding points such as personal preferences, beauty, cost of manufacture, supply and demand, and concentrating only on quality, accuracy and durability.
So which is it? The choices are simple. First, stainless steel or blued? Second, the Colt Python or the S&W 586/686? Three, 4-inch or 6-inch? Four, choice of grips? Wide latitude on this last point. Finally, if you choose the Colt, old model or new? Or if S&W, no-dash or latest release?
Simply, of the above, which is the better, most accurate gun? The choice, a factory new gun which you can never sell or trade. And it will be the only .357 revolver you will ever own. No Rugers, Korths or any other gun. In fact, for the sake of argument, besides a .22LR pistol, it's the only revolver you will ever own for the rest of your sordid, insignificant little lives.
I've read all I can about these revolvers. Both are accurate, well made, forged steel, beautiful, highly desirable .357s.
The choice is yours. If you have any gunsmithing experience, which do you think is the better made?
It's clear that S&W meant the 586/686 to be its iteration of the Colt Python. I'm just wondering if it succeeded.
The fit and finish of the Colt Python is astounding.
The S&W 686 is beautiful, but imperfect in places. It's accuracy
is legendary, though.
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So which is it? The choices are simple. First, stainless steel or blued? Second, the Colt Python or the S&W 586/686? Three, 4-inch or 6-inch? Four, choice of grips? Wide latitude on this last point. Finally, if you choose the Colt, old model or new? Or if S&W, no-dash or latest release?
Simply, of the above, which is the better, most accurate gun? The choice, a factory new gun which you can never sell or trade. And it will be the only .357 revolver you will ever own. No Rugers, Korths or any other gun. In fact, for the sake of argument, besides a .22LR pistol, it's the only revolver you will ever own for the rest of your sordid, insignificant little lives.
I've read all I can about these revolvers. Both are accurate, well made, forged steel, beautiful, highly desirable .357s.
The choice is yours. If you have any gunsmithing experience, which do you think is the better made?
It's clear that S&W meant the 586/686 to be its iteration of the Colt Python. I'm just wondering if it succeeded.
The fit and finish of the Colt Python is astounding.
The S&W 686 is beautiful, but imperfect in places. It's accuracy
is legendary, though.
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