I recently acquired a 4" 686 after not having one for over 10 years. While I've had a 6" 686 since the 80s I'm kinda surprised how much I'm liking the 4". I don't remember liking it as much when I had one before. I did carry the original 4" on duty for several years but recall not liking it as much as the 66 I traded in on it. I then carried a 6" N frame for many years which may be why the 4" seems so small and light to me now.

I had a co-worker that carried a 6" Python. I have shot it several times. I never liked the stacking of the double action but that may be because Smiths is what I cut my teeth on.

As I recall Smithons were fairly common at one time. I haven't seen one in a good many years.

I kinda wish I had some snake guns in my safe but I still prefer the Smith action.