I have a Python and several 686's. I love them all. The Python was my first handgun so it is a priceless gun, but it has been used, abused and beat to hell and still shoots great. I know probably 25k+ rounds. They each have their own positives and negatives so I try to love them both for what they are. Is one better than the other? Is a blonde better than a redhead? We all have our own taste. That's why there are menus at restaurants, we all don't want the same thing