Which .357 Revolver is Best?

okcorral1881 said:
Mike, you said Python!:)


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Why, so I did now that you mention it!

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The Python is a fine, accurate revolver, but under hard use, timing issues not easily resolved are possible. The S&W N Frames are the "toughie" of this genre of revolver, with the M27 and it's successors at the top of the heap. I have a 27-2, and it is a great revolver. Accurate enough to regularly hit a 4 liter milk bottle at 50 yards, and stay on a mansize silhouette at 100. It does not wear me out after a long range session, and the trigger is superb (has had work) Regards, Eagleye.
 
The python, 6" or 8" has always been on my wish list, it was the first revolver I ever fired and I have been looking to purchas one for alittle while now with little sucess. Do you fellow shooters think that the EE on here is the best place to look for one, or should I do some more digging at various dealers? No rush of course, just always wanted one. For now my next purchase with some research looks to be the S&W 686, thanks for any advice.
 
Reinhab said:
The python, 6" or 8" has always been on my wish list, it was the first revolver I ever fired and I have been looking to purchas one for alittle while now with little sucess. Do you fellow shooters think that the EE on here is the best place to look for one, or should I do some more digging at various dealers? No rush of course, just always wanted one. For now my next purchase with some research looks to be the S&W 686, thanks for any advice.
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There was a 6" on the EE last night but it's scratched. :mad:
 
Cheeky Munkey said:
Have you Colt Python guys reworked your triggers to make them as nice as a Smith & Wesson, or do you just make do?

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Thanks Cheeky Munkey, I actually had a good laugh at your joke. The Python of course has the smoothest trigger pull of the DA Colts. My 686-6 has a very smooth pull as well but it's "different". I have an almost new S&W 14-3 and almost new Colt Trooper from the 70's, both have very stiff pulls and would need some smithing if I were to shoot them on a regular basis. I won't change the factory settings as I will probably sell them at some point and it's good to leave things original for that reason.

OK Corral sometimes you will see original Python grips for sale on the Colt Forum or you could advertise there. What year is your other baby? Are those 8" NIB's yours? Mine is '92. Oh also I just bought that 27-2 I was recommending from the EE. I realised I wanted it too :)
Mike
 
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BC Mike said:
OK Corral sometimes you will see original Python grips for sale on the Colt Forum or you could advertise there. What year is your other baby? Are those 8" NIB's yours? Mine is '92. Oh also I just bought that 27-2 I was recommending from the EE. I realised I wanted it too :)
Mike
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Thanks, I am a member already! They go for around $200!
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Yes, they're mine!:)
 
sogetthis said:
Where can I get grips like that? They are awesome. :eek:
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I also have an original 627-0 - one of around 4500 made. Absolutely my favorite smith of all the ones I own. An absolute brute that can handle any load I dump in it and accuracy is amazing as well as the smooth factory trigger pull. Last Weds I was at the range and was blasting a 6" rifle target at 50 yards with most falling in the black or just outside. For the heck of it I fired .38's as fast as I could pull the trigger at close range - 10 yards. Due to the weight of the gun there was no muzzle flip so follow up shots were all on target. Just a big flame coming out the end. For all around use this one takes the prize in my books. Only draw back, a little heavy but that's also a plus as the recoil with 38's is zilch.

As for the grips, they came stock with the gun and fit my hand quite nicely. There is a little groove for the thumb rests that works well.

There was one of the EE a with a trigger job for around 1000. No idea why it didn't sell quickly.
 
Korth aren't what they were 15 years ago.

They fell on hard times, started to cut costs and quality and QC went for a sh*t.

If you can get one now, you're looking at about $3500, and that was about 3 or 4 years ago.
 
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