I’m watching this thread with interest. I’ve had a fleet of S&Ws for forever but have recently become interested in the various Colt Officers models. They seem to be the only reasonably priced Colt DA offerings and have a great reputation for accuracy. Personally I think the Python’s ribbed and lugged barrel is ugly as homemade soap and my fashion sense doesn’t like that they’re the “in” thing since I’m not much of a herd animal. But the Officer’s Models, aside from the Special, have that great 1900-1930’s styling.

The associated history with Fitz, Bullseye, Camp Perry, etc add to the mystique for me.

I hope to find one soon in nice but used shape to shoot and find out for myself if there’s any magic there.