I don’t understand why some people hate on their python so much. Either they jealous because they can’t afford it themselves or something else. But I love the python
Exactly thank you! I just barely like a week ago and got a brand new colt python and I love it I was gonna get a cheaper Smith & Wesson that’s what I was planning on doing but when I saw the colt python right next to it something about it just caught my eye and I spent more but I’m glad I got it now
@@TerryBenton i wouldn't say fragile, but i've experienced too many bolts coming loose and changeover issues to say they are as reliable, both great guns
@@fullchoke01 Many people from forums had many bolts loose on their Smiths as well. Python is objectively better than any other 357 from S&W. If you want 44Magnum, than Anaconda beats M29 as well.
As a State Trooper who carried a 686 4" for almost a decade before we switched over to 4006s, my opinion here - hands down the winner the S&W. It was designed as a work gun and I carried it almost every day. It shot well, reliably and never gave a problem. It was accurate, had a decent trigger. Personally, I preferred our previous issued guns, M66s or M19s, but the L frame made any issues with steady diets of 357 Magnum loads a moot point although I never experienced any problems with K frames & magnums myself. The Colt. always was a looker but a work gun stay holstered most of the time or in your hand at the range or pointed at suspects so there is no time to gawk at rounded edges. Colts were always finished better but overall S&Ws were always chosen over them both as department issued weapons or personal purchases and cost was a big factor. But not at the price of a lower quality product. Personally, I'd take a nice condition M28 4" over any Python for work, that is unless I had back my M27 3.5" off duty back which I traded once and always regrated. I will say the S&W 586 (blued) handled smoother than the stainless version and looked as nice as a Python in Royal Blue. I always wished my outfit opted for those blued guns instead of stainless steel.
I have a blued 586 I compare to a blue python in another video. Funny thing as youbsaid youbwere a trooper. I had a Florida Highway patrol issued bright stainless python from the 1980s. It had a colt letter stating it was issued to them and had the FHP stamp and a number on the butt of the gun under the grips. It was pretty nice. Anyway check put the 586 videos. I ha e a couple of them with it in them. ThankS for watching
Why S&W was chosen as an issue is just because it costed lower than Python. That´s why. Not because it was better than Python. Python is obejectively better.
@morriszachrisson8359 The s&w 586 may not be a python, but a python is for "show", whereas a 586 is for "work". I'll take my 586 over a python any day of the week cuz my guns are for work, not show!
I have a '69 Python blue and a '73 Python nickel plated both 4 in. The nickel Python is my fovorite gun in my collection. That nickel just feels nice in the hand. Crazy money for the two. The new Pythons are nice but they don't have the swagger of the vintage Pythons.
That is a perfect way of putting it. There is absolutely nothing wrong with the new python. But the old one does have swagger. I have a video with the two sitting side by side and comparing them
THE NEW ONES ARE BETTER AND STRONGER IF YOU'RE LOOKING TO BUY IT FOR SHOOTING. THE OLD ONES AREN'T STRONG. BETWEEN MY TWO BROTHERS AND I WE HAD 6 OF THEM. MY BROTHER RUINED ONE WITHIN AN HOUR. HOT LOADS SREWED UP THE TIMING AND IT STARTED SHAVING BULLETS. I JUST BOUGHT THE NEW 686+ AND I LIKE IT BETTER. IF YOU LEARN HOW TO TUNE ONE UP, IT'LL BE AS SMOOTH (NO JOKE). 686 IS LIKE A TANK. BUY 1 OF EACH AND DECIDE. THE NEW S&W'S ARE ALOT BETTER. TUNE IT UP!
@William DOBRANSKI new ones are built like a tank. I personally have never had a problem with the old ones. Not saying other haven't I just never have had an issue
After looking at the differences between both of the newest iterations of these guns, I chose the 686 plus. I see it as a "working man's tool" rather than a museum piece. The python is without doubt a beautiful weapon but the smith, for the money, can be made to function as nicely as the python for less than the cost of a python. I agree with you on the colt as far as looks and iconic status. Personally, I don't like the cylinder release on the python. I have a beautiful 67' diamondback but the cylinder release isn't ergonomic for me. Additionally, the 686 is a 7-round cylinder which is nice for carrying. I was initially going to buy the python and I'm glad now that I didn't and did a little bit more research. The fit and finish of the colt is without doubt amazing but small differences steered me toward the 686. Your anaolgy regarding the Honda Civic is a little off...it's an S&W, not a Taurus for goodness sake.. The python today isn't the hand-finished and fitted python you have here so the contemporary iterations compare closer together than they were I think. Just my opinion.
I agree with you. The new pythons are nice though. I compare the old and the new in another video. I had the actions worked on my smiths. They are amazing. Thank you for watching
@@TerryBenton they really are nice. The action is glass on the python. So nice and gorgeous. In the end, it was a tough decision. My main consideration was function as I will carry it so I opted for the Smith 686 one deluxe and a trigger smoothing which is still significantly less than the python and more ergonomic for my brain. 😂 Thanks for the content!
The Python is like a Ferrari Enzo, and the S&W is like a heavily modified Subaru WRX. It might keep up with the Enzo, but it will never command that feeling of awe and wonder by simply looking at it. It’s like that Omni man quote “Look what they need to mimic a fraction of our power!!”
Except the 686 and Python perform exactly the same, unlike the Ferrari and Subaru. Aside from name value, finishing details, and perception, there aren't that many differences.
Call smith & Wesson customer service. Took my seconds for them to tell me my S&W 66 no dash was a ‘74. I used ‘Mothers Mag & Aluminum’ polish, on mine and the end result was a mirror finish. Absolutely stunning.
That is really cool. I like the matte stainless look on the 686. I like both finishes. That one just seems to fit on matte stainless. Tha k you fir watching.
@@TerryBenton Are you sure that's matte finish? Typically has no sheen. Yours has some. I have a 1983 no dash in satin stainless and it's identical to yours.
@Mark 726 I do not know the correct terminology of the name of the finish. It is non polished stainless. I may have used the wrong adjective. Thanks for watching
In the 1980s a friends dad let me shoot a model 29 and a python. The 29 was cool but that python was the smoothest revolver I’ve ever shot. I’d like to get one of the new ones but I’m holding out for that 4” Anaconda as I’m all set to reload.44
Yeah it is weird. They featured itnat shot show then crickets.... cannot find anything about them. A 4 inch anaconda would be awesome. Ni have a 6 inch one and it is one of my favorite guns . Thanks for watching. Check out some of my other videos. I have a 629. I also compare the old and new anaconda
Bought my 4 inch python when I worked at Colts in the late 60's, half price, one gun a year. Bought my 4 inch 686in the mid 80's when I got into competition shooting. A hundred dollar bill got me an extremely nice action job. I still use it today to teach women how to shoot a revolver. I wouldn't use my python in competition because it 's not quite there for that purpose.
I just got a 686+ PC and I don't have the knowledge about revolvers to tell if something is nicer than it is. For my budget and skill level, it's more than I can really appreciate I think. Definitely the nicest gun I own, that said, I still want a Colt SAA.
You made a good choice. I also want a SAA. I use to have one but it was a very bad one. I got rid of it. Was very old and did not function correctly. O e day I will have a nice one. Congratulations on your 686. Enjoy it
I bought a python and shot it once and sold it, besides some quality issues, there is one I consider fatal flaw (my opinion), that is the trigger rebound is WEAK, for revolvers you need to fully return the trigger before the next pull, the python is VERY weak in rebound force. I assume that is difficult to change. Otherwise I think it is a big step up over SW in build quality. But due to the weak trigger rebound SW seems much better when shooting double action. Inside SW has a very strong dedicated rebound spring!
Haha enough money a civic will go as fast as a Bugatti but still its a civic. I fell out my chair when you said that. Anyway I'd take the gunsmithed smith if the cost was the same.
I have a S&W 586 and my buddy has a Python. We don't feel one is significantly better than the other. There are some minor differences in the feel of the trigger pull, both d/a and s/a. I have wolf springs in mine and it has 4,000+ rounds through it so it does feel smoother than a new, stock one.
I have a 84 python 6 inch and the 3 inch 2022 python. My SW revolvers in 357 are 586 19 27 66 and the 627PC with the lock. The older python and SW 19 are about dead even in my hands.
I like the Colt Python better but I'm happy having a S&W 686 and a Ruger GP 100 both of those are more affordable than the Colt Python I suppose I could save money and get the Colt but naturally by the time I conjure the money those will sold gone or hard to get /find
I’ve had both and they are both fine guns . The colt finishes are much finer . The python has a much smoother trigger pull . The python is a price of art compared to the S&W .
I prefer the Colt clockwise cylinder rotation and the pull cylinder release but Like the firing pin on the hammer of the Smith, the looks,finish and lockup of the Colt is the best of the best.Is it worth the extra money? YES!!
Wait until you see the project I am doing. I have an old trooper that was chambered in 38 special. It is being converted to 357. It will ha e a python barrel and a wide spur hammer like the python with a hammer mounted firing pin and be finished in royal blue.
Most guns with a smooth light DA are ammunition selective. Colts' are no exception. That's just the price one must pay. Smith's on the other hand can usually use a standard main spring and will shoot everything put in it. That's my experience.
You.are correct. The Smith does not like PMC ammo. That is the only thing I have found that will not fire in double action. The colt will fire it because it has not been altered. You are correct. It is a small price to pay for such a smooth action.
Interestingly, the Python is the least recommended for IDPA. Alternatively, the top shooters usually go with Smith and Wesson or Ruger. However, it all depends on what you want out of it. Do you want a show gun or a gun to take afield. It's like a woman or a car. Sure, she looks very good, but you only take her out to show her off as a status symbol. The practical man chooses the woman who will be a life partner, and the reliable car. He doesn't need status symbols.
Colt has a better double action but i think smith has a better single action, a very good double action, and a good positive reset when shooting...not likely to short stroke it like you could a colt...id give the beauty department of course to the colt...as far as looks and smoothness go you cant beat a colt
@@TerryBentonSubsribed. Thanks, I'll check 'em out. I'm pretty new to pistols, but been into watches for a long time - just picked up the new Sea-Dweller, in fact. Looking forward to checking out your take on them!
I wish that Colt and Smith would make a 22 LR / 22 WMR D/A convertible revolver like Taurus does. But they are too money greedy, they would rather sell you a whole new gun instead. 😠
S&W 686: A beautiful Tool. Colt Python: A work of Art that doubles as a tool. Functionally they are nearly identical in fact you can argue the 686 is better from durability but you'd have to really run them both. what the Python has is only worth it to somebody who really will sit & appreciate the art that is the gun
Sir I see your video is not old .I'm sure you know the SMITH &WESSON 686plus now doesn't have a fireing pin . Please let your viewers know . I bought mine in December 2022 Talo edition unfluted cylinder 3INCH barrel black and silver wood grips sweet man sweet. I CC every day 👍🏿🎯👍🏿
The smith and wesson ejection rod is much better than on the colt python The crane on the colt python is much better than on the smith and wesson The lock up on the colt python is better than on the smith and wesson. The sights on the smith and wesson is much better than on the colt python
@bombastic0717 my reply was not meant to be derogatory. It is a fact. You do not have to know how to work on guns to own a colt python. I was making the statement. I ha e shot thousands of rounds through then. All that internet BS is exactly that. BS. Both of these revolvers are awesome. You just have to put some Smith work in the 686 to even the playing field. Thank you for watching
@@TerryBenton The 7 round is the combat magnum. You have a really nice collection, brother. If you're ever looking to add to it, you might want to consider picking up the model 627 in beautiful bright stainless 8-shot .357. Really nice.
As long as it works im wanting 2 get a new blued python 4.25 inch they beefed the frame up less movin parts internally cant vouch 4 it but hear the double action is smoother i own a newer king cobra 3" and 686 plus 3" pachmayer grips and trigger job as far as the realease lever goes pull feels better on my joints 2 me in the movie Magnum Force the guy had no problem speed loading in the combat championship i like colt better its more exotic diffrent sexier more quality craftsmanship
@@TerryBenton i will subscribe as your a man that just teached a younger generation i also own a taurus 6 inch was my uncles my dad handed it 2 me as he died last year around this time im even interest in a taurus 608 its an 8 shot ported as well nothing wrong with it as some say buy American i get the theory thou
@@TerryBenton yes sir one of those hand me downs was a marlin .22 locked up action almost sanded barrel rusted I finished sanding it , fixed the action , re blued the barrel & restrained the wood stock its beauitful
Don't lie to these people. What you mean it don't come close. The Colt is not any better than the smith. It's just looks better. Some people prefer the smith trigger because you can stage it. They are pretty smooth. You can't really stage the Colt but it is smooth I'll give the da to Colt but in single action the smith is better. Also they are both just as accurate. The way you open the cylinder would have to go to smith as well. It's awkward to pull back on the Colt. I personally think the old smith grips are better too.
I bought a colt python a new one i traded it to a 686-3 smith & wesson the 686 is a better gun the rear sights on the new python are junk i will take smith over colts any day
The sitesxhsve improves but I agree. This particular onenos an old stainless python. It is not even close out of the box. The comt is a far superior made gin in build quality. I have several of both. I have various videos on them. Thank you for watching
I own both amd I love the python; but, the the 686 for the price is better. Lighter trigger pull and just as accurate. Sorry, but you really dont know what youre talking about.
I suppose everyone has their own opinion. But I will point out you own a python. If it was not a good gun you probably would have taken the money you spent on it and bought 2 more of the better Smiths. Anyway, thanks for watching. I try to be honest.
I am not exactly biased, but I do prefer the colt over the smith. I am a lot more familiar with shooting Colts. I would not call either one superior. Thanks for watching
