I've got two of the new Python's. (I had three but sold one of them.) Both of mine are 4" guns. My wife wanted one of "her own." They both just beg to be fired in double action. I can't tell you what the actual weight is, I can tell you it's very nice. As nice as a good Smith and Wesson? Darned if I know. I'm sort of a Ludlite when it comes to triggers. They're either good or bad. These are very good. I didn't notice anything wrong with the S/A but I admit I haven't used it much.
The gun I sold was a 6" Model, one of the very first. I had a slight problem with it after about 800 rounds of mostly magnum ammo. The sideplate screws worked loose and the gun started to bind up. Fortunately I noticed it, and was able to simply tighten them up with a screwdriver and was back in business in a few seconds. They never came loose again, and the two 4" guns have never had the "problem" if you want to call it that. I sold it simply because I have a thing for 4" revolvers, and once I got my hands on a 4" one, the 6" just took up space in the safe.
About the only thing I'd want different is I'd like to have a Royal Blue version, but then I suspect most of us would like that too.
I paid $MSRP for two of mine. The last one was about $100 more IIRC. I still see them at MSRP at Sportsman's Warehouse but you had better be ready to hit the "but it now" button if you see one. They go that quickly. If you don't have a SW near you I'm pretty sure they will ship to your FFL. I just drove to a Sportsmans Warehouse in state to pick mine up. Took about a week, counting a couple of days delay for a broke down truck.
"My Python"
My wife's.
I have to look at the S/N's to tell them apart. There is a slight difference in the grips too.
Speaking of the grips. A lot of people weap, moan, and gnash their teeth over the "plywood" grips. Well, the old grips might have been "prettier" but the new ones are about the most comfortable revolver grips I've used. Comfortable, and I like the more muted color against the "white" stainless steel.
