In the past, I've had both a 686 (my first 'big boy gun in '91) and a 586, and wish I hadn't traded them away. A Python has always been on the wish list mainly because it is a Python. Fine, fine weapon, but now way above what I consider to be my comfortable price range. As much as I'd like to have one 'just because', I'm more than happy with my 27, my 28, and all the K-frames in my safe. I seriously don't see the need for a $2000 safe queen. I'd rather enhance my collection with 3 or 4 classic Smiths.