I get it, these aren't for everyone. But personally, I love 'em. I have a couple of 27s, a 5" and 8 3/8", and a 4" 28 and they all shoot great. But for me, in my hands, the Smolt is a much better shooter. I get the smooth tunable action of the K frame with the weight, tighter and faster twist of the Python barrel. The balance is also perfect for me. I've had Pythons over the years and other than the looks, never really cared for them (I had one that went out of time after the first cylinder of ammo, that was the last one I owned!). The 4" gun was built on a 2" Model 15 that I bought back in 1981. Didn't get the 2" barrel with a square butt thing and the balance was weird (for me), so I never shot. Had the Smolt conversion done with a super tune about 15 years ago, and it's now the most accurate revolver I've ever shot. I know some think I'm desecrating an S&W by having the conversion done, but hey, my gun, my money. I'm looking at another 2" square butt Model 15 for a 3" Smolt conversion; should also be a great shooter. Anyway, thanks for the comments.
