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I’m fortunate to have both. My 6” Python was tuned by the late Reeves Jungkind and I can barely describe the feel of pulling the trigger ... in DA or SA. My 4” royal blue Python is stock from Colt. I wish I had had Reeves work that one as well.
I also have a 6” 686-4. It’s got a fine action out of the box, but it’s no Python. It’s different. Rumor is that it’s more “robust” than the Colt. I don’t know, and I’m not sure it matters at days end. If you have to “lean” on your 357, get a Ruger GP100. (Got 2 of those too, and they are the ones I lean on).
Quality wise, I’d give the nod to the Python. Accuracy wise, I’d have to give the nod again to the Python, if by a slim margin.
Both are fine revolvers. Both are easily capable of accuracy beyond my skills.
Durability wise, I’d probably give the nod to the Smith, as it’s a more “modern” design having come into the scene well after the Python had been established. More folks know how to work on the Smith. Now as for the new Python, I have no real idea with respect to the “newer” lock work wether it’s “better” than the 586/686.
I hope this helps you.
I also have a 6” 686-4. It’s got a fine action out of the box, but it’s no Python. It’s different. Rumor is that it’s more “robust” than the Colt. I don’t know, and I’m not sure it matters at days end. If you have to “lean” on your 357, get a Ruger GP100. (Got 2 of those too, and they are the ones I lean on).
Quality wise, I’d give the nod to the Python. Accuracy wise, I’d have to give the nod again to the Python, if by a slim margin.
Both are fine revolvers. Both are easily capable of accuracy beyond my skills.
Durability wise, I’d probably give the nod to the Smith, as it’s a more “modern” design having come into the scene well after the Python had been established. More folks know how to work on the Smith. Now as for the new Python, I have no real idea with respect to the “newer” lock work wether it’s “better” than the 586/686.
I hope this helps you.