re: Got a Colt Python today

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I know people's criteria differ, but the colt Python is by far the best DA revolver ever built by my standards.

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It is a consensus, although it comes with lots of caveats.

Among your big 3 "American" revolvers - Ruger, generally, wins the single action title, almost uncontested. Ruger revolvers, overall, kind of have the Glock vibe for semis - rugged, durable, no nonsense.

Smith is Smith - they know they own a certain segment of the revolver market - ironically, at both ends - their big bore 29/629, as well as their compact J-frame - to this day a highly popular choice for small hands, concealed carry, backup and a SHTF bugout bag gun (although I think the Ruger LCRs have really dented Smith's share of that market).

And then we have the full-size service .357. A crowded market, to say the least - Smith even has an N-Frame (27/627 - Mrs. Midnight has one that holds 8 rounds) - and Ruger probably dominates the "small" .357 market - at least to a degree.

But there is a legendary one - the Python - a paradox in that, for a gun that was originally brought to market with the average state trooper in mind - it is a masterpiece of American engineering - and while it looks robust, it is almost fragile/delicate compared to offerings from Smith and Ruger - while at the same time commanding respect from it's shootability and accuracy rarely seen from a high-powered revolver.

I'll probably never own one, but I give respect to this wonderful weapon.