Revolver help !!!

[hot_sauce]

Hey bros, im looking to buy my first revolver....I have been in love with them for a long while, although as corny as it might sound, I am very picky when it comes to the "shape" of the revolver.

Can anyone recommend me some revolvers ?

I am looking for something like this :



Something like that, long barrel, big, curved large handle grip....also I am looking for something exactly like I stated in my post, but with a black handle and silver frame...

Also, has anyone used a Python 357 before ? How is to carry ? Heavy ? etc etc . ?

 

[Confederate]

A Colt Python is an excellent choice, but if I had a nice primo blued one, I would, I'm afraid, never shoot it. The gun has a reputation for accuracy and GREAT bluing, but it has some down sides. First, it is expensive, its grips are designed to be grasped by an ape (too wide at the bottom and too narrow at the top, where it should be wider). The pawl also is undersized for some reason and wears quickly, requiring more frequent timing.

Go for a S&W 686. It's stainless, is as accurate as a Python (at least the early ones were), has a strong frame and strong parts, and has a similar balance.

The 6-inch guns are popular with hunters and outdoorsmen, but the 4-inchers are better for self defense and general shooting. I don't like them in smaller barrel sizes, but others do. I just happen to think it's the wrong gun for a snubby.

The Ruger GP-100 is very strong as well, but I don't think their actions are as good. They are the strongest of all of them, though.



S&W 686 6-inch.

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[rcmodel]

Rather then looking at pictures and making up your mind that your revolver must look like this, with a "black handle and silver frame".

Go to a well-stocked gun shop and ask to handle several different revolvers.

What looks good in a picture may not feel good at all, or fit your needs at all.

As noted, a 6" Python is a great gun.
But it isn't great for all uses, or for all people.

rc

 

[David E]

Ditto the first two replies.

 

[Publius1688]

+1 to Rcmodel.
Rent a few and shoot 'em up.
I'd recommend considering a S&W .357. You can shoot .38 special in it as well, of course, affording you the opportunity to practice with a lower recoil, lower cost round. Also, they look sweet.

 

[rcmodel]

And you can still buy about two nice S&W's for the price of one nice Python!

rc

 

[Colt Smith]

Pythons and even Diamondbacks are bringing heavy money these days. Try out some different guns in person like other posts have suggested. If you still must have the Python but the cost is a problem you might take a look at a Mk V Trooper if you can find one. Very similar look but different lock work.

RC, Did they come in Nickel?

 

[gwnorth]

You could buy a pair of S&W 686's or Ruger GP-100's for the price of one Python in very new or LNIB condition. While I like Colt Python's and Anaconda's a lot, good ones are in the $1000-$1300 range in my area.

My personally biased suggestion would be Ruger GP-100 - I own a pair of them (6" blued steel and 4" stainless) and they are amongst my very favorite shooters. One of the things I like about the GP-100 is the two-point cylinder lockup (they lock up conventionally at the rear pin, but also via a detent at the lower portion of the crane). In terms of size and weight, the 686 and GP-100 are extremely similar. Try to find a range with both for rent and shoot them to see which one you like best.

Between them, I'd guesstimate that the 4" and 6" 686's and GP-100's make up by far the majority of .357 revolver sales, if not revolver sales overall these days (and with good reason).

Mine when they were new out of the box:

 

[frankiestoys]

ruger gp 100

1. Ruger gp 100
2. Smith 686
3.taurus model 66
4. Rossi model 972
all can be found in a six inch
i own the gp & love it!

 

[buck460XVR]

sounds like you're looking for one of these.......good choice.

 

[BCRider]

If you're keen on the vented top rib there's some PPC aftermarket barrels that come with ribs like that for the S&W guns.