.380awsome
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what is the best 4" barrel blue .357 magnum,made by S&W or Colt
Best Colt and S&W .357 magnum revolver?
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ceadermtnboy
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colt python and for me S&W model 520 N frame fixed sight.
Blacksmoke
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Python #1
Trooper #2
Lawman #3
then there are Smith & Wessons.
Trooper #2
Lawman #3
then there are Smith & Wessons.
Texas Colt
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Good list Blacksmoke, but you forgot the King Cobra.
Gordon
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Colt .357 four inch and S&W model 27 -2 or earlier five inch.
Brian Williams
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3" S&W 13
4" S&W 581
5" nickle registered Magnum.
4" S&W 581
5" nickle registered Magnum.
Ala Dan
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I agree with ClemY; "the Python and the S&W model 27"~! 
earlthegoat2
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python
586
586
KINGMAX
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S&w 686-1
My vote is a S&W 686-1 w/ a 4 inch barrel.
A Colt would be either the Python or Trooper. JMOHO!! 
My vote is a S&W 686-1 w/ a 4 inch barrel.
A Colt would be either the Python or Trooper. JMOHO!! 
krs
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8 shot S&W Lew Horton Model 27 as in my this one: .....
easyrider604
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Smith Wesson 586/686, pre-lock, pre-MIM
oneounceload
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The best would be the Smython - the Smith/Colt hybrid...
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S&W = M27-2
Colt = Python
As for a comparison between them? My eyes & heart are more drawn to the Python. But my hand & trigger-finger feel most comfortable with the S&W. I would have to say, M27...by a nose.
Colt = Python
As for a comparison between them? My eyes & heart are more drawn to the Python. But my hand & trigger-finger feel most comfortable with the S&W. I would have to say, M27...by a nose.
The best one?
One that's already paid for!
But, since you asked . . .
3.5" or 5" barreled M27 for classic beauty and detail
3" M13 for carry
4" M19 for fun
But don't stop there . . .
You'll eventually have to go bright nickle too for beauty . . . and stainless versions too for utility/workhorse use.
S&W wheelguns are addictive.
Colt? Colt?
Isn't that a company that once made double action revolvers, but couldn't compete?
They ARE fine guns (especially the Pythons) but I don't like the way Colt actions 'stack' just before they fire. Make mine a buttery smooth and crisp S&W trigger pull! In the end, practical accuracy comes from the best trigger pulls . . . and no one beats S&W double action trigger pulls.
THE DEAL BREAKER . . .
Colt doesn't support parts, or work on their double action revolvers anymore and rare indeed are the gunsmiths anymore who know a thing about the complex workings of a Colt double action revolver. If you can find someone to work on your gun today who won't screw it up look out . . . they'll be buried in work and also charge you an arm in a leg to try to keep your Colt running.
T.
One that's already paid for!
But, since you asked . . .
3.5" or 5" barreled M27 for classic beauty and detail
3" M13 for carry
4" M19 for fun
But don't stop there . . .
You'll eventually have to go bright nickle too for beauty . . . and stainless versions too for utility/workhorse use.
S&W wheelguns are addictive.
Colt? Colt?
Isn't that a company that once made double action revolvers, but couldn't compete?
They ARE fine guns (especially the Pythons) but I don't like the way Colt actions 'stack' just before they fire. Make mine a buttery smooth and crisp S&W trigger pull! In the end, practical accuracy comes from the best trigger pulls . . . and no one beats S&W double action trigger pulls.
THE DEAL BREAKER . . .
Colt doesn't support parts, or work on their double action revolvers anymore and rare indeed are the gunsmiths anymore who know a thing about the complex workings of a Colt double action revolver. If you can find someone to work on your gun today who won't screw it up look out . . . they'll be buried in work and also charge you an arm in a leg to try to keep your Colt running.
T.
S&W Model 27
Colt Python
Won't get into the argument about which is better - both are excellent examples of the respective company's products. (If one is looking for a shooter and less concerned about appearance, S&W Model 28 and Colt Trooper.)
Colt Python
Won't get into the argument about which is better - both are excellent examples of the respective company's products. (If one is looking for a shooter and less concerned about appearance, S&W Model 28 and Colt Trooper.)
wnycollector
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What he said
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Had a 4" blued Python and 4 inch blued M-28. Just a personal bias, but didn't like the overall feel of the Python and the way the cylinder release operated.
Never bothered to shoot that Python before I got rid of it, no regrets.
The 28 was sold because I had to move to this country. Would have kept it otherwise. Still miss it sometimes. But L-frames have always fit me better.
Never bothered to shoot that Python before I got rid of it, no regrets.
The 28 was sold because I had to move to this country. Would have kept it otherwise. Still miss it sometimes. But L-frames have always fit me better.
the lone gunman
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S&W 586,smooth as silk,and darn purty.
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S&Wfan,
Colt still stocks parts and repairs their DA revolvers. I just had them tune and time a vintage Colt Lawman 2 inch. They had the gun less than three weeks, charged me less than fifty dollars for the parts and the work. The revolver is sweet as a peach. It's one of my favorite BUGs now.
Respectfully,
DarkSoldier
Colt still stocks parts and repairs their DA revolvers. I just had them tune and time a vintage Colt Lawman 2 inch. They had the gun less than three weeks, charged me less than fifty dollars for the parts and the work. The revolver is sweet as a peach. It's one of my favorite BUGs now.
Respectfully,
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