I traded a Ruger Blackhawk for a used Python in about 1972. I enjoyed the Python but traded it for a better Colt: a Gold Cup.

The Python is the most beautiful revolver I’ve ever owned (including a bunch of Smiths) but wasn’t a noticeably better or worse shooter than the Smiths.

The Gold Cup, on the other hand, was a better shooter than either the Smiths or the Python. It also had the superior Colt blue as did the Python.