I am a "newbie" to the Forum and am interested in buying a quality large frame .357 revolver for home defense and occasional target shooting. I'm not a collector but appreciate quality built firearms and take good care of my guns.

Coly Pythons have intrigued me, but the crazy prices are a big turn off.
Fair quality guns go from a "low" of $900-1100 and NIB the stuff is as much as $2200; with everything and anything in between.

The SW 686 (or 627) seems like a very solid piece for a lot less $$$.
Of course the Colt guys claim there's no comparison and the Python is far superior.

There are a lot more experienced folks on this Forum than me.

Any thoughts on a comparison of these two guns?

Thanks- DandyDon1