Pythons have a reputation, but are high priced. Today I would chose the 686 because I value, value.

42 years ago I had a choice between a nickel police trade in Python for 200 bucks, and a Ruger Security Six new for slightly less. After handling both I chose the Ruger, though the Python would have been a good investment. To this day I do not buy guns as investments.

The gun was a former Indiana State Police revolver, some troopers I knew at the time complained of timing issues with the Python. I am sure they were exaggerated, but I picked the Ruger.