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The Python has always been my dream! Anyway if you were to buy one what modern day made 357 mag revolver would you consider? I'm not in the market for one. IMO, the finest .357's are, in order: 686/586, 66/19, 627/27/28, Ruger GP-100, Ruger Security Six, Colt Python, Colt Trooper Mk III/IV.
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For a modern day .357 you can buy off the shelf I really like my 3 inch SP101. It handles well, shoots well and is easily concealed IWB, and the barrel is short enough to conceal OWB with a long enough cover shirt.
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Blackhawk 3 screw, un -altered.
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I think Ayoob reported one case where a Python broke because the owner, who was in a close range gunfight at the time, was jerking the trigger as hard as he possibly could. Luckily, he made the first shot count, and survived. The bad guy didn't. Other references report a tendency to get out of time with hard use. To me that's a moot point, if I had one it would get moderate use as a collectible/fun gun, and I'd be unlikely to shoot it hard, or with hot ammo. If such an event truly did happen (and I tend to trust Ayoob), then I�d wager the farm that the Python in question has a LOT of previous abuse before it failed in the incident in question. Again, can�t fault the gun for abuse.
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I bought a new 6" Python back in the 90's and it's a sweet revolver. It's got a beautiful rich blue finish, and it's smooth as glass. I had a nickle plated Model 27 from the 70's that I sold (something I rarely do) and it was very nice...I would have kept it if it'd been a blued gun (I bought it new). That said, the GP-100 is a fine revolver to me, as is the Colt King Cobra. The older Security Six is a nice one too. I've not owned a 586, but they seem pretty nice also.
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...well...as much as I love my Smiths when it comes to a .357 Magnum for day to day use I've settled on a 4" stainless Ruger GP100. The DA is excellent, trigger smooth and the right width for DA shooting and while not as fine as a Smith the SA is ok.
The rear sight is good and the blades easily replaced. A Bowen rear sight is also available. The front base accepts many different blades easily also.
The whole gun is easy to maintain and can be taken completely apart with almost no tools. The balance is excellent and grips can be made any size because of the mounting arrangement. And unlike Smiths I have never seen one go out of time...
Bob
If you can not deal with reality, reality will deal with you....
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Yeah, I'd have to agree on the GP100 for a modern day .357 Don't like the Smith locks (even tho I have 1).
I think I'd have to look for a nice older gun tho. The Smith Mod 28 (hiway patrolman) is a gun I wish I never sold.
I really like my DW model 15 (monson) pistol pack, too. Super accurate and pretty dang smooth action.
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Sherlock Holmes
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If I was to buy a .357 revolver for carry and general house & farm duties it would be a S&W 3" round butt model 65 with Pachmayer Gripper Professional grips.. Just about perfect in my eyes for an all around .357 handgun, heavy enough to dampen recoil but light enough to tote all day in a decent holster, small enough to carry concealed and plenty accurate for most varmint control no matter how may legs they use for walking.
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"Some men just need killing." ~ Clay Allison.
I am too old to fight but I can still pull a trigger. ~ Me
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My focus is off but you get the idea. 7 shot 586: ![[Linked Image]](http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g287/RufusXG/DSC02819.jpg)
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I have my 27s. ![[Linked Image]](http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h144/KYWindage/KYW2008/Britanypupspistols025.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h144/KYWindage/KYW2008/Britanypupspistols023.jpg)
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357 mag today the Ruger GP100 is about as good as it gets.
A Doe walks out of the woods today and says, that is the last time I'm going to do that for Two Bucks.
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My old 686 with an Andy Cannon action job is a fine shooting old friend with a great trigger. A Perfermance Center 627 eight shooter would do the same job plus moon clips and 8 shots.
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Finest: S&W Model 27 6"
2nd finest: S&W 66 2.5"
Everybody should have at least one of each.
I am the way, the truth, and the life: no one comes to the Father but by me. John 14:6
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OK...heres my .02 cents... Taurus Titanium- NOT the finest, but nice to carry S&W Model 19- perfection in a 6" Barrel S&W Model 66- four inch bbl, round butt- best all-around vote  ![[Linked Image]](http://i560.photobucket.com/albums/ss45/thmsbrownlee/96690002.jpg)
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This whole thing about Python�s having delicate lockwork is just more BS promoted by gun writers who don�t know what they�re talking about. Yes, you can damage a Python�s lock work, but only if you�re an idiot hell bent on doing such a thing. If you shoot a Python like a Colt�s revolver with a steady straight back pull, your Python will last every bit as long as an L frame Smith. Try staging the DA action, and you�ll do damage to the lock work. But doing so comes from mis-use, and you can�t blame the gun for an owner who doesn�t know how to use it.
And a Python is a very durable gun, and can take a lifetime of full magnum loads with no problems at all. Remember, the Python is built on the .41 frame, and there were a few .41 magnum Python�s built (oh, talk about the dream gun), it�s stronger than most .357�s.
I don't see how staging a double action in a python should if the lockwork was decent harm it anymore than staging a smith and wesson. I owned on python a used one and it was out of time, I have tried a dozen or so and they were all out of time. If you very lightly hold the thumb of your right hand on the cylinder and pull the hammer back slowly the gun should lock up on every charge hole, if it does not, then don't buy it. That is why I have only owned one Colt python, but several dozens smiths.
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I've handled Korths and liked them, a lot. One interesting revolver is the Phillips and Rogers, multiple calibers in one gun. An interesting ejector makes it work.
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I've had a ruger gp100 4 inch heavy stainless for 20 years,,, good gun
Location Western NC,
after alot of other places
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No argument with the accuracy, finish or design of the Colt Python - like a watch. I've had four, none now. I never found them to feel as nice as S&W revolvers, especially the M27-2 and older. I also don't like the stacking of the double action, though this is admitedly a minor point (I have never used the double action mode much).
My absolute favorite is my 5" M27, bought new, over 30 years ago.
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I took the original grips off this model 66 and put a set of rubber boot grips on....handles extremely well! ![[Linked Image]](http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q178/frogman43/100_1727.jpg) Keith
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I have found nothing wrong and a lot right with my 3" model 60 s&w. I love J frames.
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