Smolt and cougar pics

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hi I recently acquired a model 19-3 with a python barrel and a super nice trigger. I also have a spare python barrel that I may have a cougar made up one day to match. Here’s a picture what do you guys have?
 

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Honestly I don’t know the guy I got it from had it 20 to 25 years but all he could tell me is it was built some time in the 70s.
 
Missed a Cougar on Gunbroker 2 years ago. Went for $750. It had an 8" barrel if I remember. Darn.
 
I've never seen a Smolt or a Cuger before.

What was the point of these guns? Making something out of nothing with parts guns?
It was believed that Colt python barrels were the most accurate .357 caliber barrels around many custom Smith's would take the barrels and attach them to Smith's and Rugers for custom comp guns. Since production of the Python ceased it's not a conversion that takes place alot anymore but I know Alex of Tenring Percision out in San Antonio still does some occasionally.
 
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I wouldnt have ever even considered the possibility of such. I would assume that size, thread pitch, and threaded depth would all be different between manufacturers. That would make the project a doozy.
 
All the threading needs to be redone it takes a talented smith to get it right
 
Exactly these aren’t meant to compete with guns that didn’t even exist when they were made
 
With the introduction of the L-Framed Smith & Wessons, there is really no need to mate a Python barrel to the Smith. The S&W Model 586 is the best .357 Magnum revolver to come down the pike, bar none.

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I have a 681 no dash that runs right there with them + I like the fixed sights= Right on with 158gr. loads..Bill.
 
I seem to recall reading an article by Massad Ayoob were he had a Ruger Security Six with a Colt Python barrel on it (Cougar), but I can't find any photos of it.
 
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Don't know who made his but I think it was a stainless Security Six with a 4" Python barrel that was possibly electroless nickel plated or else hard chrome plated to match the stainless steel.
 
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I've always thought I'd like to have one, but I don't think I've ever even seen one out in the real world.

Sure, there might be guns just a good, maybe even better, but there's none as KOOL in my humble opinion. :)
They really were very cool looking and very balanced in the hand. Bill Davis' shop was local to me so I got a chance to handle and shoot both he Smolt (or Smyton) and Cougar while they were being developed. The more rare models were the 3" ones...that were cut down from the 8" Python barrels. You needed a 6" Python barrel to make a 4" Smolt, but you could get two 3" Smolt barrels from a 8" Python barrel

The Python barrel on the Security-Six frame as actually a nicer piece as the squared Ruger frame transitioned better to the Python's vent rib
 
It was believed that Colt python barrels were the most accurate .357 caliber barrels around many custom Smith's would take the barrels and attach them to Smith's and Rugers for custom comp guns. Since production of the Python ceased it's not a conversion that takes place alot anymore but I know Alex of Tenring Percision out in San Antonio still does some occasionally.
Bill Davis was making them in CA. in the 70's and 80's for PPC " bullseye" competitions. The python barrels had a 1-14 twist vs S&W 1-18 making it a more accurate gun shooting wads. Also the barrel was heavier making resighting easier. Bill also worked the trigger and installed his own grip. I inherited one in a pinto version it is the smoothest shooting gun I own
 
Bill Davis was making them in CA. in the 70's and 80's for PPC " bullseye" competitions. The python barrels had a 1-14 twist vs S&W 1-18 making it a more accurate gun shooting wads. Also the barrel was heavier making resighting easier. Bill also worked the trigger and installed his own grip. I inherited one in a pinto version it is the smoothest shooting gun I own
Ooooooo...neato, but you can't tease us like that without pics, that's just cruel!

And welcome to the forum!
 
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