The "Cadillac" of Revolvers

[Stainz]

CraigC,

Poor research on my part! The 2012 standard sport sedan RWD CTS base model (3.0L V6 270hp) comes with MT - local dealer said he'd never sold one!

So, I guess, the expensive SA revolver with the Ruger-like writing on the barrel is in. Sigh. My S&W 2 5/8" PC627 UDR is still a beaut in my myopic vision...


Stainz

 

[788Ham]

I never thought of the Colt Python as a Cadillac, more along the lines of Bentley or a Rolls Royce. I'll never own either one of those cars, but a 6" Python I do own.

 

[19-3Ben]

comes with MT - local dealer said he'd never sold one!

So sad. Driving with a MT is probably something that the next generation of drivers will never learn, and the next generation of mechanics won't even know how to work on. Even in Europe AT is becoming more and more popular.

I like my guns like I like my cars. Manually operated! (revolvers, lever guns, pump shot guns, etc..) I have autoloaders, but there is a certain appreciation that you have for a mechanism when you are an active part in the operation of the mechanism.

To answer the OP's question... I'd say Colt Python. It's the last step in guns that could be affordable to a reasonable number of people before you get into insane pricing like a Korth. Same thing with Caddy. A reasonable number of everyday people could pony up $45,000 for a Caddy, whereas a minuscule number of the population could afford a Bently/Rolls.

 

[S&W-Keeper]

Great pictures, fantastic revolver. The are one of my favorites.

 

[savit260]

Poor research on my part! The 2012 standard sport sedan RWD CTS base model (3.0L V6 270hp) comes with MT - local dealer said he'd never sold one!

Behold the 2012 CTS-V


http://www.cadillac.com/cts-v-luxur...MG_Cadillac_CTS-V_|_CTS-V_Specs_|_cts_v_specs

Here's some highlights for ya... not exactly the "bargain basement base model".

The 6.2L supercharged V8 boasts 556 HP and 551 lb.-ft. of torque. It features an Eaton Roots-type intercooler to cool the air before it’s mixed with the fuel, producing power in spades. In fact, it has a 0–60 time of a mere 3.9 seconds

Drivers who want total control will appreciate the TREMEC® manual transmission with six-speed gearbox, short-throw shifter and dual-disc clutch. Of course, some may wonder—why manual? Because there are some things a man must do himself.

 

[Stainz]

Oh thanks a lot! Now I want a CTS-V! Just what I need - a US-made car that costs over twice what I paid for my home in '76! That is something to lust for...

Oddly, my wife ordered her own 'pocket rocket' eight years ago this August - an '05 Dodge SRT-4. The intercooled turbo 2.4L I4 put out 235hp at the front wheels (Reportedly, nearly 300hp at the block!). The Getrag 5sp MT was fine, till the clutch wouldn't fully release - we traded it on a new '12 Wrangler Unlimited in Gecko Green just over a month ago, a color my wife waited for since before Christmas. Big change - from eatting Mustangs, Sub WRX's, etc, to sedate...


As to revolvers, I'll stick with S&W, as they are it for upper echelon current construction DA capable US-made revolvers. I wonder how many I'll have to say goodbye to in order to make a down payment on a CTS-V? I got a new car 8/04 - a 2WD '05 Jeep Liberty V6 auto - I thought I loved it - got a range bag to match it... it's behind the quacamole mobile above. Yep, I drive the 'soccer mom's' ride... to the range. Then I just had to see that CTS-V. How do you un-see that siren automobile? Yeah, thanks a lot savit260!

Stainz

PS A friend photo-shopped the picture... my wife doesn't like the zombie markings... go figure!

 

[bubba15301]

i would rather have a colt revolver

 

[bikemutt]

new '12 Wrangler Unlimited

ditto, although mine's a light blue. Darn, I don't own enough Smiths to trade for the Cadillac. Silly me, I always thought a G-meter was something else

 

[CraigC]

The CTS-V is a sexy beast for sure!

Those new Jeeps ain't exactly cheap either though.

Gonna keep my `04 Silverado for a while longer though, a new version is $20,000 more than I paid for mine. Although I must admit to an unreasonable affinity for the new Jaguar XJ.

So, I guess, the expensive SA revolver with the Ruger-like writing on the barrel is in.

When I think high dollar luxury with loads of class, I like to think more along the lines of a case colored/carbona blued USFA flat-top target model .44Spl. The FA is more of a sterile, precision instrument......like a Mercedes.

 

[savit260]

When I think high dollar luxury with loads of class, I like to think more along the lines of a case colored/carbona blued USFA flat-top target model .44Spl. The FA is more of a sterile, precision instrument......like a Mercedes

I'd be thrilled with just a basic CCH/Dome Blue standard Single Action .

I'm in love with the sights on the Shooting Master and Sparrowhawk. Like to see them on a CCH/Blue version with a 5 1/2" barrel in .45 Colt myself.

 

[sgtstryker]

Nice. Very nice. Mine's a 27-2 blued TT, TH. patridge front sight. Shoots good with magnum loads and like a dream with .38's. Where ever that guns been, it has been well taken care of. Enjoy and thanks.

 

[surfinUSA]

I had a beautiful 27-2, 3 1/2 inch gun (Just like the op's). I purchased it cheap ($250) at a pawn shop. It was tight and accurate however, the previous owner must have kept it in a leather holster and the finish was gone on both sides of the cylinder. But there was no pitting or other metal damage.

I sent it to S&W had it nickled and it was beautiful, great trigger, accurate, truly the cadillac of 357's, contrary to my prior belief that the title was held by the Python. A great BBQ gun.

Why did I sell it? It became a safe queen. When I needed a 357 mag, I carried a lighter more durable (finish wise) stainless K frame (probably the best all around 357s) and when I needed to carry an N frame it was a stainless 44 mag.

I have no regrets, it was a cool gun to have and show off to friends my age and it shot well (Better than their Pythons). But my 3 inch trail boss is just a better ulitarian gun. The Model 27 was great back in the day 80+ years ago. But better cartridges (the 41 mag and 44 mag) have come along and made the 27 obsolete. Just too big, to heavy for the round that it fires.