Colt put in all the effort they were capable of putting in to make the best revolver they could make with both the Model 357 and the Python, and this in an age devoid of investment casting, CNC, and MIM. They are worthy of their status.
My 8in. Brite Nickle Python , even before the deluxe trigger job, it shot superbly accurate. Trigger job 6 mos. after I bought it. Even better then.
I have a Smith Mod. 19 , with a tricked out , smooth and light action. Comparing the two ...The Python wins .