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My next gun is going to be "take a wild guess" another .357 magnum!!
Now Ive narrowed it down to 2 choices, Ruger GP 100 and Colt Python.
That is a tough one so feel free to persuade me to get which ever if you wish because I cant decide which I want. Price is not really a factor and this is more of a want than a need. One thing is for sure is that it will be a 6 inch Barrel.
 
my personal opinion .
I own a gp 100 stainless 6 inch 357, my only double action and a Nice shooting revolver .
The colts , I belive to have the sweetest triggers and as everyone knows a fine firearm .
I prefer the single actions and nothing will Compare to a Freedom arms . If you have never had a close look then you owe it to yourself handle one.
When a Freind of mine finally bought one he told me that he sold 3 rugers to raise the money and If he had 3 more rugers he would sell them to have a 2nd Freedom arms.
 
I love my Ruger GP-100 6", but for you, if price is no object and it's a want, get the Python - NEW & Unfired in Royal Blue.
That to me is the definitive 6" .357.

Find one and buy it. Be the first to shoot it. Use expensive ammo and love it.
:D

Think about some real gold in the factory engraving and maybe a nice wood grip, too.
Don't hold back on this one!
 
The new Colt's revolvers seem to be a cut below what most folks think of as Colt quality.

Look for a used one if you go this route.

I'd get a GP100. Everyone ought to have at least one... ;)
 
I own a gp100 and Python. I bought the python because of the reputation. 4" blued. It sits in the safe because I don't like the way it feels. It has a great single action trigger but the double action is just ok with somewhat pronounced stackin though when it breaks it is like a glass rod. Has about 200 rounds through it. It's also quite accurate. I got a 50 yard 3 shot group of 1.25". If it was a 6" I would offer to sell it too you.

The GP on the other hand is very smooth, a little lighter trigger than the Python and accurate enough for anything I would use it for (2" @25yards, 6" groups at 100 yards). It's finish isn't as nice but I also don't worry about scratching it and w/stainless I don't worry about rust. They both point and carry the same.

Either one is a great gun, but if you just have to have a Python, you just have to have one. Get it and enjoy it. If you get a used one in good condition you could probably sell it for as much as you bought it if you wind up not liking it. Some thing that won't happen with a GP.
 
I agree with what others have said. If you want a Colt Python, then get an used one because the new one aren't worth the price you would pay for them. However a new Ruger GP-100 is about $600.00 less then a new Colt Python and almost twice the gun.
 
I'm with LongbowShooter: I have 4" and 6" Python as well as a 3" and 6" GP100.

I got the PYTHON for the reputation but after 2 of them, I just couldn't justify it. I'm not too crazy about the way the trigger feels. Both the PYTHONs are accurate but they tend to sit more than they are fired.

I really like the GP100's trigger. Although heavier, they almost feel like the S&W trigger. The GP100s eat recoil real well for me also. I really like 6" revolvers. I rarely carry them and prefer the longer sight radius for range use.

I really like the stock rubber grips on the 6" GP100.
 
I love my GP100 4". No complaints. My son has the Plython 4" and is very happy with. I fired both and have no complaints with either. Hope this netural opinion helps.
Ben :)
 
I have personally had 3 Colt Pythons. 80's, 90's and the new production Python Elite. Sold all three, one had timing problems. The other 2 locked up when they got hot. I wouldn't dream of buying another. Colt really isn't worth the $'s spent. At that price point there is never an excuse for malfunctions out of the box.

I have also personally owned a GP100 6" SS and it ran 100% from the word go and I never had a problem ever. I regret trading it away but the wife decided I had to get rid of something to buy something else.
 
I couldnt find a new colt and the used ones were still around the $1000 dollar range :eek: , sooo I bought the GP-100, love it, no regrets :D
 
Soooooo,,,,now you can shoot the GP while searching for a good price on a Royal Blue older Python right? ;)
 
The Ruger is a tough gun - no doubt about it. The problem is that it's hard to do a trigger job on it. In fact it is nearly impossible. And that is why you won't see any of them being used in competition shooting. The Python is in the same boat - too long a pull and hard to improve. Not only that, they are unreliable and go out of tune faster than a five dollar ukulele.
Just go to a major pistol competition - Smith & Wesson is the go, and nothing else. You can buy a Manhurin or a Korth, if you want to spend money for no result. My advice is to forget all these Edsels and go for the best - Smith & Wesson.
 
I forgot to add that the cylinder release on the Colt is dorky,dumb and unnatural.
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For the money, I have NEVER understood why they wouldn't design a better release mechanism. The S&W cylinder releases are more logical, and I have to say the Rugers have the most comfortable release.
 
Blue Heeler I already have a Smith&wesson 686+ with a 6 barrel and its my absolute favorite gun in the universe, Im just expanding my collection, Ill probably eventually get the colt anyway :p
 
Odd question...

"I was thinking about buying a diesel Excursion or a Boxster. Which should I get?"

Both the GP-100 and the Python are fine firearms, both have a round thing in the middle, and both launch .357" projectiles, but the similarities pretty much stop there. I guess it would depend on what you wanted to do with the gun.

Load development? Dragging it around the deer woods? Go with the Ruger. Target work at the range? Admiring it for its looks and workmanship? Take the Colt.
 
357 - That's a relief, I thought for a while that you were starting out with one of the others. Having made my opinion crystal clear, there are a couple of good things to be said about the others. One, a blue Python is one of the prettiest guns in the World. Two, if you are out of ammo and really need to buffalo someone, then a Ruger GP 100 is the gun - nothing tougher and it won't bend or break, and it will still shoot the same afterwards.
 
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