Am I crazy to sell off 27-2 and 29-2 for a Python?

[RILEY31]

Here in West Texas the price of Pythons has been comming down some since the oil fields have laid off so many workers.Like they say the first thing to go when the money runs out is guns and jewlery.I wouldn't buy one as an investement.I was offered one a few mothes ago for $2700 Monday I bought it for $1800

 

[G-Mac]

Either a Model 27 or Model 29 is a better built/superior gun to a Python. No way I'd sell either one to get a Python, let alone both.

 

[CH4]

I'd keep the smiths and save for the Python. Love the Python's aesthetics, but don't like the skinny ejector rod - feels cheap and way over priced for what it is.

 

[s&w-noob]

i recently saw an article somewhere about cimmaron or pietta or one of those clone companies that are going to start reproducing the python.

 

[s&w-noob]

ya you should just wait to get one for $600-$800

Are the Italians making Colt Python copies? – www.GrantCunningham.com

 

[Abbynormal]

Stop and think why you are posting on this forum. You have chosen this site due to your liking of the S&W platform. Is it because of the styling, popularity, engineering, simplicity or dependability?

Probably 2 or 3 of the above.

The Colt Python had only 3 things in it's favor or a S&W. The Colt name, the vented barrel and a decent action.

A S&W either had as good of an action or with $50 would. The Smith M27 was the first while yet lacking the ventilated barrel out sold and out shot Pythons. Some claimed the Colt barrel twist made it more accurate, but the Python wasn't built as strong as an N frame and didn't
have the durability.

 

[Mike SC Hunter]

Gonna add my $0.05's worth. I've owned a python from the custom shop since 1980. My wife bought it for me for building our house. She paid $480.00 NIB for it. In the early years I shot it a lot. Had to "peen" the hand twice to bring it back into time. Had to replace the "V" main spring twice because of snapping(light primer strikes). I've shot the snot out of all of my Smiths from the "J's" to the "N's" and have never had to replace a part. One exception. A blown forcing cone on a 19. As I've said before python owners are braggers and not shooters. If they were they would shoot another brand. If given the choice between my 19/28 or the python I'd take the 19/28 and run.

 

[RILEY31]

I have a 1971 blued 4 inch Python with tousands of rounds of both .357 and .38 fired though it.It is a tight as it was new never had a problem of any kind.Maybe the older ones are better when it comes to Pythons

 

[S&W SS Revolvers]

I wouldn't sell. I'll bet money you'll be sorry down the road.

Keep your guns, save up for the Python. You may never find replacements that you're happy with, price-wise, or finish-wise.

The Python, at one time, was my #1 grail gun. I've lost my fascination since then, and since the prices on those have skyrocketed, I've decided that I just don't need one. My Officer's Model Match is as close as I'm likely to get.

To be sure, they're beautiful and smooth, but for a .357 Magnum just to take out and shoot, I'd never take a Python over a 27-2!

My only input is this food for thought (been selling semi trailers of ALL types for 32+ years and dealt with thousands of buyers). There is panic buying = shortages: keep up with the Jones': I want it NOW: things in vogue: market spikes and on and on and on...

Then there are buyers...smart ones (I have seen them a million times). They feel no duress , no excitement unless and until they find a fair (or better) deal. They are patient individuals and while not the biggest customers I have they are solvent...don't owe anyone in the world a dime and are either millionaires or well on their way. They write checks...

Housing in Denver is a sellers market today...4 years ago it sucked for a seller. See my point?

Disclaimer: God knows I ain't always right yet he knows what you read here is the truth. PS: I do not sell S & W's...not yet anyway...read too many sad stories on this forum. A humble opinion that respects your decisions and mostly FREEDOM!

 

[Geo. T.]

I have owned three Pythons over the years. Blue , Nickle and Stainless.
All three had one common flaw. With accurate ammo from a good rest you could find that one of the chambers shot slightly out of the group. The two 686's I now have no such problem. I became a S&W fan when it took Colt forever to come out with a 44 magnum. I am a 629 man now! I never looked back! I did make money when selling all three snakes!

 

[6ForSure]

Not if that is what you want

I feel this sums up everything.

 

[RILEY31]

Geo. T. I am with you on the Model 29. I have a PC 629-5 V Comp and a Pre 29 The Pre 29 is the best revolver I have ever owned.

 

[Bill Bates]

Oh heck lets go to an expert to settle the question. Of course with the caveat about we know S&W helps pays Jerry's bills.
[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cbVl3cDMTY[/ame]

 

[Pointshoot]

Everybody has their own tastes of course. And if it makes You happy, what the heck. Its your money.

That said, I never personally got the excitement over the Python. Its that vent rib ! Something stuck on there like fins or a fake air scoop on a 1970s car. (I'm also not a fan of the Remington 600 rifle, another finned wonder). I guess I don't like stuff added to a design as eye candy to get some to buy it. I'm also not interested in a gun which can go outta time relatively easily and for which spare parts and qualified 'smiths are very hard to find. So it ends up as a safe queen to admire, rather than a gun to shoot. That's the biggest negative for me on the Python. Well that, and the outrageous prices.- - So, as you can tell - I'd rather have the 27 and 29.

 

[ohioseabee]

IMHO...

yes. Pythons are through the roof right now and despite all of the internet "experts" they're not the best revolver available

 

[F75gunslinger]

i would say save for the Python as well if it's something you want. Look at any S&W price now, compared to , say , 10 years ago. I paid a total including shipping and my FFL receiving the gun, of $420 for my 629-2 years ago ( roughly 18 years ). I see people from time to time looking for one, and I roll the idea over in my head , but to get another one just like it down the road I'd have to pay twice that now. So depending on what you have into your 2 Smiths, you'll be on the losing end trying to later replace them. The Python has gone the route of the SAA. Paying for a name, and collectors have put the prices through the roof.

 

[paragain]

Keep the Smiths! if you want a "Python" to shoot buy an original Trooper, made on the same frame with the same parts and by the same crew. Have a good shooter and save some cash.

 

[USMC-Sniper]

Might I make yet another suggestion, that I haven't seen definitively made yet?
Get a nice 80s vintage L-Frame Model 586.

When I was in the Marine Corps in the early 80s, I had always wanted a Colt Python (from my childhood, highly likely due to not only watching "Magnum Force" and "Starsky and Hutch" as a kid, but handling one with a plugged barrel at a flea market, that my dad wouldn't buy me for $10!).

So, when S&W came out with the M586 and I saw one, it was more than similar enough in appearance that I bought one.
And was blown away with the action and accuracy and overall handling.

I sold it for some reason or another, but picked-up another one (a -3 version) in the 90s. Just as great a gun as my first.
Had to sell that one to pay bills and take care of my family.

Well, I just picked up another last week (1st gen, no dash), by trading my Mossberg 500 and adding some cash. Gorgeous condition and bluing, looks to be minimally fired.
Once again, every bit as good as my previous two, and the DA trigger is even smoother and lighter (to my memory).

So find a nice example of an old M586, and about all that you will be missing is that GORGEOUS Python vent rib.
Well, that and the exorbitant price tag...

I have no qualms in stating that S&W blatantly "stole" a lot of the design, but I also fully believe that to be a case of "Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery".

The older L-Frames are still selling for what I feel are very reasonable prices. In most cases, just more than half or so of S&Ws Classic Reissues.

The older ones should not only continue to increase in value, but you'll also have something that is not only VERY comparable in aesthetics, but quality as well (and some might argue BETTER quality).
And for a WHOLE LOT LESS.

Chuck

 

[ThePaP]

Oh its worth it!

 

[ThePaP]

Bought mine at a pawnshop for 1k, its flawless