I own a 6" Python. I also tried to buy a GP100 a couple of times, but the triggers on them were so horrible I just couldn't bring myself to shell out the money. These two revolvers are an apples to oranges comparison to me if you try to compare anything other than basic utilitarian value.

One was once a hand-fitted jewel, put together by demonstrably exceptional gunsmiths.

The other has always been a mass-produced piece whose parts were slapped together by a assembly line worker.

Sometimes a combination of balance and craftsmanship can differentiate what would appear to be to similar items.