Floki
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I have owned two Pythons in my life - both 6" blue ones. The first one was built in 1968 and the one I own now was built in 1978. I've never owned another .357 revolver that could out-shoot either one of them but, I've had a few that came darn close.
The two that I distinctly remember to be on a par with the Python were a 6.5" Model 27 that I bought in 1984 and a Model 586 (no dash) that I purchased new in late 1981. It was the first new L Frame S&W my LGS received.
Saturday, I was dropping off a new Model 629 that I purchased in January to send back to S&W.. There's a minor issue with extracting empty shells that I believe is due to either one or two cylinders that need some additional polishing for roughness. Next thing I knew, my LGS whipped out a once-fired 1981 Model 586 (no dash) exactly like the one I had previously owned and had enjoyed so much.
There isn't a scratch or a ding on it, just some minor handling wear on the grips but otherwise it's mint. I paid and did the paperwork and will pick it up next Saturday.
I don't need to do a side-by-side comparison of the Model 586 and the Python to assure you that with the right load, it can shoot all day long with a Python. I've done it many times. I prefer the Model 586 simply because it has a more comfortable grip and a better grip angle for my medium-sized hands. The Python, by design, was made for someone with large hands. I can comfortably shoot a Model 586 in DA but I cannot do that with a Python. No big deal, though. 99% of my shooting is done SA.
The two that I distinctly remember to be on a par with the Python were a 6.5" Model 27 that I bought in 1984 and a Model 586 (no dash) that I purchased new in late 1981. It was the first new L Frame S&W my LGS received.
Saturday, I was dropping off a new Model 629 that I purchased in January to send back to S&W.. There's a minor issue with extracting empty shells that I believe is due to either one or two cylinders that need some additional polishing for roughness. Next thing I knew, my LGS whipped out a once-fired 1981 Model 586 (no dash) exactly like the one I had previously owned and had enjoyed so much.
There isn't a scratch or a ding on it, just some minor handling wear on the grips but otherwise it's mint. I paid and did the paperwork and will pick it up next Saturday.
I don't need to do a side-by-side comparison of the Model 586 and the Python to assure you that with the right load, it can shoot all day long with a Python. I've done it many times. I prefer the Model 586 simply because it has a more comfortable grip and a better grip angle for my medium-sized hands. The Python, by design, was made for someone with large hands. I can comfortably shoot a Model 586 in DA but I cannot do that with a Python. No big deal, though. 99% of my shooting is done SA.
