Colt Python 2.5 or S&W 686 2.5

[Echo 225]

Came across a coffee can with some money in it thinking about revolver, but I can’t make up mind
Colt Python 2.5 barrel

Or
Smith and Weston 686 2.5 barrel



Very open suggestion from the brain trust
Dave

 

[houdini]

python

 

[Ranger007]

686

 

[Reptile]

Banned in Massachusetts?

OP going to jail?

 

[Marty McFly]

Go looking for another coffee can?

I vote 686 but I would go python pretty easily

 

[67ray]

If it is 2.5" they you are looking at old Pythons figure $3000. Smiths you can get for $800-1500 depending on vintage.

Stock the Python trigger is better. A new Smith can be had in 7 shot which is cool. And you can tune the trigger for about $150. Your choice

 

[Parker Duofold]

There is a "new" 2.5" Python available now. They also introduced 3" and 5" models. They have a 3" with unfluted cylinder too.

Buy the Colt Python. Free state price is about $1300.

My 3" Python revolver.

 

[Tartakovsky]

Came across a coffee can with some money in it thinking about revolver, but I can’t make up mind
Colt Python 2.5 barrel

Or
Smith and Weston 686 2.5 barrel



Very open suggestion from the brain trust
Dave

You definitely want a 6” blu‘ed 1974 Python

 

[Broc]

Why 2.5"?

Python.

 

[Dcdr]

686+ 3”

 

[Zappa]

I'd say it depends on how much shooting you plan to do with it, especially with .357's.
The Python looks better and has a nicer trigger, but the 686 will likely hold up better after thousands of rounds.

 

[Grendizer138]

Old Python > pre-lock Smith
Pre-lock Smith > new Python
Pre-lock 686 7-shot > all

 

[M60]

I had a 2" stainless Python. I have a 3", 7 shot 686 now. I prefer the the 686. I've had 3 pythons and 5, 686's. I prefer the 686 by far. The 686 cylinder latch pushes forward to open with just your thumb. The Python latch has to be pulled back and requires two hands to pull it back. One to hold the gun and one to pull the latch back. The 686 only requires one hand to operate the latch. Just my opinion.

 

[wmass]

686+ gets my vote. Fits my hand very well and easy to shoot.

 

[MaroonedinMA]

Buy the 686 now and enjoy it. Then, when you end up buying the python next year because it's the one you really wanted, you'll have both which is better than one.

 

[Enzo]

686+ 3”

This!
My first gun and only revolver. Never selling this one.

 

[kalash]

GP100 or Python. I wouldn't buy a new S&W.

 

[gerrycaruso]

Old Pythons look much better but are very delicate and go out of time pretty easily. It will be harder to find someone good enough to fix it when the time comes. If you want a beautiful gun, get the Python. If you want a shooter, get the S&W. I know nothing about the durability of the new Python.

 

[Asaltweapon]

Old Python > pre-lock Smith
Pre-lock Smith > new Python
Pre-lock 686 7-shot > all

This. No hole.

 

[1903Collector]

686 pre Hillary hole is my vote. Or be daring and get a Charter Arms Bulldog!

 

[Tartakovsky]

You totally want to buy this…..

 

[Cur]

Old Python > pre-lock Smith
Pre-lock Smith > new Python
Pre-lock 686 7-shot > all

I have a 'new' 586 (I like blued steel, sue me) and a new Python. The new Python feels a little bit nicer all around.

++to a pre-lock 686 tho!

 

[Claudio]

I've have several 2.5" 686 revolvers both with and without the lock and a few 2.5 Pythons. I definitely recommend the new 2.5 Python. The build quality is better overall. Not only does it shoot great, it is also the best looking current production snubby, imo.

 

[M60]

GP100 or Python. I wouldn't buy a new S&W.

Oh c'mon. I've had several of the 1990's 686'. Got my first 686 in 1990. Now I have a newer hillary hole 3" 8 shot 686. I appreciate having 7 shots rather than 6 and find no noticeable difference in quality. Your welcome to try mine and see for yourself if you like. I'll even supply the ammo.

 

[M60]

I've have several 2.5" 686 revolvers both with and without the lock and a few 2.5 Pythons. I definitely recommend the new 2.5 Python. The build quality is better overall. Not only does it shoot great, it is also the best looking current production snubby, imo.

No question in my mind that the 2.5" Python is by far the best looking snubby available ever.

 

[pinefd]

No question in my mind that the 2.5" Python is by far the best looking snubby available ever.

I absolutely agree! If only you could actually buy the darned thing in MA, it would be even better! LOL!!

Frank

 

[M60]

I absolutely agree! If only you could actually buy the darned thing in MA, it would be even better! LOL!!

Frank

LMAO. I guess you have to know somebody who knows somebody here in Ma.

 

[Varmint]

I absolutely agree! If only you could actually buy the darned thing in MA, it would be even better! LOL!!

Frank

I see a frame, so should be able to buy it. For now.

 

[fencer]

Snubbys suck to shoot 357.

 

[Boghog1]

I wish I never had sold my 686