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re: Best 357 Magnum Revolver?
Posted on 1/28/13 at 6:01 pm to QuietTiger
Posted on 1/28/13 at 6:01 pm to QuietTiger
Very well could be, like I said, I wasn't sure and didn't go do my due diligence to research it.
I've been looking for a good deal on a 686 for a couple of years and ran across that one instead.
I'm still on the lookout for a 686 but it has slid down the depth chart a little bit.
I've been looking for a good deal on a 686 for a couple of years and ran across that one instead.
I'm still on the lookout for a 686 but it has slid down the depth chart a little bit.
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Posted on 1/28/13 at 6:03 pm to RogerTheShrubber
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Colt Python
quote:
too expensive to buy one today
I couldn't justify it either...hard to beat the 686 or the GP100, and I'm not too much of a wheel gun guy.
Posted on 1/28/13 at 6:06 pm to Yat27
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hard to beat the 686 or the GP100,
Forgot about the Ruger GP100...
And if you prefer carry-sized, the Ruger SP101 and Ruger KLCR are pretty sweet, but very different.
Posted on 1/28/13 at 6:08 pm to bapple
quote:That lil bastard must have an outrageous amount of muzzle flip.
And if you prefer carry-sized, the Ruger SP101 and Ruger KLCR are pretty sweet, but very different.
Posted on 1/28/13 at 6:12 pm to bapple
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And if you prefer carry-sized, the Ruger SP101
Posted on 1/28/13 at 6:14 pm to Yat27
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I couldn't justify it either...hard to beat the 686 or the GP100, and I'm not too much of a wheel gun guy.
I remember when I bought a python for less than $500. Sold it before I moved to AK (couldn't carry handguns through Canada..)
Posted on 1/28/13 at 6:15 pm to El Josey Wales
I've got a model 28-2. Looks just like it but not stainless. Love shooting it.
Posted on 1/28/13 at 6:19 pm to RogerTheShrubber
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I remember when I bought a python for less than $500
Yeah, I'd be known as "Pythontiger" now instead of QT.
Posted on 1/28/13 at 6:22 pm to Geauxtiga
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That lil bastard must have an outrageous amount of muzzle flip.
I wouldn't imagine it's very fun. But I'd rather be on that end than the receiving end.
Posted on 1/28/13 at 6:26 pm to Nodust
Another vote for the ruger gp100, which is what I own, but s&w 686 just as good. Was at cableas today and they had a used colt python for $1699. Wanted it oh so bad
This post was edited on 1/28/13 at 6:27 pm
Posted on 1/28/13 at 6:31 pm to TigerEye2
There is only one best:
Of course, a Python might not be appropriate for your situation. But it is the King of .357s.
ETA: Fellow Colt purists will of course note that the above gun has an owner installed colored insert in the front sight.
Of course, a Python might not be appropriate for your situation. But it is the King of .357s.
ETA: Fellow Colt purists will of course note that the above gun has an owner installed colored insert in the front sight.
This post was edited on 1/28/13 at 6:34 pm
Posted on 1/28/13 at 6:37 pm to TigerEye2
I have a GP100 and wouldn't change a thing about the purchase.
Posted on 1/28/13 at 6:39 pm to weagle99
I honestly never knew about the Colt and it's being so pricey. Serious question, what makes it so much more expensive and/or better?
Posted on 1/28/13 at 6:40 pm to weagle99
My FIL traded an 8in Python for a s&w performance center 327 (look it up its a bad arse 8 shot .357), a stainless s&w 629, and a little over a $1k
Pythons are as high as giraffe hooch.
Pythons are as high as giraffe hooch.
Posted on 1/28/13 at 6:41 pm to Geauxtiga
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Serious question, what makes it so much more expensive and/or better?
4 letters.
Posted on 1/28/13 at 6:42 pm to El Josey Wales
Oh okay. I just can't see what all can go wrong with a revolver in terms of dependability so that makes sense.
Posted on 1/28/13 at 6:44 pm to Geauxtiga
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I honestly never knew about the Colt and it's being so pricey. Serious question, what makes it so much more expensive and/or better?
Several things set the Python apart, including:
- Hand honed action at the factory (the first Pythons were actually only built by 1-2 Colt employees)
- Royal Blue finish created by an ultra fine polish job by Master polishers
- Tapered bore
- Colt's famous DA action that locks the cylinder in perfect alignment with the bore with zero movement
Basically, the Python was a factory built custom revolver, the likes of which will never be seen again.
Posted on 1/28/13 at 6:48 pm to weagle99
That, and they just don't make them anymore. Demand makes used pythons sky high.
It's as fine a piece as you will fine that was mass produced, and one of the better looking as well.
It's as fine a piece as you will fine that was mass produced, and one of the better looking as well.
Posted on 1/28/13 at 6:49 pm to Geauxtiga
It's widely considered the best production DA revolver ever made.
Posted on 1/28/13 at 6:49 pm to weagle99
quote:
everal things set the Python apart, including:
- Hand honed action at the factory (the first Pythons were actually only built by 1-2 Colt employees)
- Royal Blue finish created by an ultra fine polish job by Master polishers
- Tapered bore
- Colt's famous DA action that locks the cylinder in perfect alignment with the bore with zero movement
Basically, the Python was a factory built custom revolver, the likes of which will never be seen again.
Dang, makes me want to go stroke my 8". Guess I should clean the scope too.
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