Here in Switzerland the python cost 2800.- CHF (3297.- USD)... so i got a 4 inch barreled S&W 686-6 Plus Combat Revolver for 1500.- (1766.- USD) and a Beretta 92FS Inox Ghost for 1200.- (1413.- USD). Guns can be so pricy over here and older Models are hard to find. So i got 2 of my most wanted guns for the Price of the Python. Even its a newer 686 i am happy with it 😊. Very good comparison video, i enjoyed watching it.
Thank you doing this comparison breakdown like this. I am in the market for my first 357 revolver and your information has tremendously helped my research. Thanks again!
I can remember in 1998 when I bought my .357 I was shown both of these, the S&W was 389.00 the Colt was 589.00 I just barely had the money for the S&W, so that's the one I have today. The Colt was out of my budget, but I am not the least sorry with the S&W beautiful gun.
He likes smith and wesson a lot. They pay him. He has also trained with them for decades. I believe anything that guy says. He is a living legend. Thank you for sharing
It's important to remember that with vintage revolvers, not all were created equally. My 1975 Python has been used a lot (to the point that it was out of time), but it was as smooth as the proverbial babe's behind. The 1980 is a touch less smooth, the stainless steel 1990's Python is nice but not up to the quality of her sisters. The two 686's I own aren't as smooth as the Pythons, but the difference isn't huge because I have been shooting DA for forty years. I have resisted the impulse to have the actions worked on mostly because I shoot them well enough as-is, and if I ever was put into the position to use one I can imagine some over-zealous attorney making much out of the fact that I had a gunsmith give it a "hair trigger." Bottom line--both are beautiful revolvers, if I was just starting out I'd buy the Python if I could, but would happily get the 686. I hear so many good things about the new Pythons I've been scheming about ways to buy one without winding up in divorce court, but It may take a while.🙁
@andywindes4968 everything you stated is correct. Inhave a new style python also. I have a video comparing it to this opening did quite some time ago. There is not alotmof difference if any. Thank you for watching
I wish I could find a 686 in that condition. I bought one in early 1982 and carried it as my duty gun for years. Unfortunately when I changed departments I sold it to a fellow Deputy so I could buy a 659 because that department carried the 9mm. I’ve always regretted letting it go.
They are around. The problem is the price they command has gone up quite a bit in the past few years. Just keep watching Gunbroker. One will pop up and be right price
Hi, if we talk about M19 which was called Combat Magnum, I have noticed that these M19s, even vintage ones, came with little S&W round logo on the left side of the frame, but also some of them came with a larger S&W round logo on the right side of the frame. Do you know why they put that logo onto different sides? Years of production? Or what else? Thank you.
I remember buying an issue of Action Guns in France back in the early 80's, which was comparing the 6 inch version of these very models. And basically calling it a draw.
@johnnyguitar6697 they are both excellent guns. The Colt Python is a little bit more refined out of the box if that makes sense. Thank you for watching
They're both great revolvers. Hmmm... My new model 686 (6") has between a 10-10.5lb DA trigger pull - stock; I'm guessing it just varies somewhat between individual guns? A great SA trigger pull too. Long-term durability between the two is probably about the same, I'm thinking. Is there a weight difference between them; I'm guessing the Python is a little heavier? Also, one of the other reasons for why Colts tend to be more accurate (I've heard) is because their cylinders revolve into their frames while firing - unlike with a S&W... Plus, they have tighter rifling. I've also heard that you're suppose to cock the hammer back as well as pulling on the trigger to test for lockup (the cylinder on my 686 has zero play when doing this)... Whether that's true or not, I'm uncertain - but I've seen some people do it like this (?). This was a good one; a nice and in-depth comparison.
@@TerryBentonBill Wilson is a huge Python fan. He however is not a fan of the 2020 version of the Python. Bill Wilson said the timing issue is the result of the trigger pull. He has fired thousands of rounds through a Python and never experienced that timing issue because he installed a trigger stop.
Boy, you could have included the GP100 and really shown the full sprectrum. Poor man's boat anchor to the common man to the Rich Man. And they all shoot!
I too have never had any type of problem with either of my early 80's Pythons 1- 6" blue and 1-6"stainless.They've been run fast and hot and still lock up with zero movement. The first 686 I bought was $379.00 out the door and it also has never given me trouble. Some things I'd like to point out the Python cylinder rotates clockwise into the frame looking from the rear, therefore no front cylinder retention is needed.If memory serves Colt referred to the high polish as, Ultimate.Last the finishing and refinement on the Colt Python is superb.My new 3" Combat Elite Python and 5" Python are done just as well as my 2 older Pythons with little to no change. Smaller serrated (only)hammer and minor side plate change (no frame stop for cylinder when open)as if were needed. As far as a trigger job goes I'm sure Colt would polish and tune in their custom shop as long as there were no liability issues.Also since Pythons are Bill Wilson's favorite revolver handgun I'd be willing to bet Wilson Combat offers something. I enjoyed this video and the unbiased facts. Keep up the good work.🫡
Thank you so much for your insight sight. I truly enjoy reading comme ts from folks that have had experience with these guns instead of listening to an internet educated person that has never and never will own the stuff they are going off on. Thanks for watching
Here in Switzerland the python cost 2800.- CHF (3297.- USD)... so i got a 4 inch barreled S&W 686-6 Plus Combat Revolver for 1500.- (1766.- USD) and a Beretta 92FS Inox Ghost for 1200.- (1413.- USD). Guns can be so pricy over here and older Models are hard to find. So i got 2 of my most wanted guns for the Price of the Python. Even its a newer 686 i am happy with it 😊.
Very good comparison video, i enjoyed watching it.
Congratulations on your two guns. Thank you for watching
Thank you doing this comparison breakdown like this. I am in the market for my first 357 revolver and your information has tremendously helped my research. Thanks again!
@@GSXRlntensity you are welcome. Thank you for taking the time to watch
Very good and very fair in depth comparison between the two revolvers.
@@keithwilliams2766 thank you for watching. I try to be as fair amd honest as I can
👍 Nice pair! I like them both but only own a 686+. It has been a excellent revolver but I’m not ruling out purchasing a Python in the future.
@@MEA-k7c you will not be disappointed. Thank you for watching
A couple of sweet revolvers. Love stainless steel. Nice looking and reliable as hell. 👍
@@mikebuck1897 thank you for watching
I can remember in 1998 when I bought my .357 I was shown both of these, the S&W was 389.00 the Colt was 589.00 I just barely had the money for the S&W, so that's the one I have today. The Colt was out of my budget, but I am not the least sorry with the S&W beautiful gun.
You can never go wrong with an older smith and wesson. Thank you for watching
2 of the best revolvers ever made
They absolutely are. Thank you for watching
Jerry Michylek says what length triggerpul in SW less when Colt. Split 10% less
He likes smith and wesson a lot. They pay him. He has also trained with them for decades. I believe anything that guy says. He is a living legend. Thank you for sharing
@TerryBenton timer is a real date. See video JM comparison SW, Colt and Ruger. Another opinion - quantity SW revolvers and other in IPSC
@@MTB_Pathfinder i have seen it. Bone stock colt. He locked it up because his finger was so fast
@@TerryBenton SW has mod 929 for IPSC/ISPSA. Called model Colt or Ruger MADE FOR IPSC/ISPSA
@@MTB_Pathfinder i am going to look that up
It's important to remember that with vintage revolvers, not all were created equally. My 1975 Python has been used a lot (to the point that it was out of time), but it was as smooth as the proverbial babe's behind. The 1980 is a touch less smooth, the stainless steel 1990's Python is nice but not up to the quality of her sisters. The two 686's I own aren't as smooth as the Pythons, but the difference isn't huge because I have been shooting DA for forty years. I have resisted the impulse to have the actions worked on mostly because I shoot them well enough as-is, and if I ever was put into the position to use one I can imagine some over-zealous attorney making much out of the fact that I had a gunsmith give it a "hair trigger." Bottom line--both are beautiful revolvers, if I was just starting out I'd buy the Python if I could, but would happily get the 686. I hear so many good things about the new Pythons I've been scheming about ways to buy one without winding up in divorce court, but It may take a while.🙁
@andywindes4968 everything you stated is correct. Inhave a new style python also. I have a video comparing it to this opening did quite some time ago. There is not alotmof difference if any. Thank you for watching
I wish I could find a 686 in that condition. I bought one in early 1982 and carried it as my duty gun for years. Unfortunately when I changed departments I sold it to a fellow Deputy so I could buy a 659 because that department carried the 9mm. I’ve always regretted letting it go.
They are around. The problem is the price they command has gone up quite a bit in the past few years. Just keep watching Gunbroker. One will pop up and be right price
@ it’s also problematic when you live in Commiefornia unless you can find somebody selling one locally.
Hi, if we talk about M19 which was called Combat Magnum, I have noticed that these M19s, even vintage ones, came with little S&W round logo on the left side of the frame, but also some of them came with a larger S&W round logo on the right side of the frame. Do you know why they put that logo onto different sides? Years of production? Or what else? Thank you.
I will look into that
@@TerryBenton Thank you.
@@TerryBenton Have you looked out of that?
Really freaking nice.
Thank you
Provided there is no Colt in sight, Smith & Wesson will always be the better looking revolver.
Lol. That is an interesting way to say it. Thanks for watching
dis combat mag. correct? colts run clockwork. ,on the left side, . have fun. vs, i have a colt python.
Correct. Thank you
I remember buying an issue of Action Guns in France back in the early 80's, which was comparing the 6 inch version of these very models. And basically calling it a draw.
@johnnyguitar6697 they are both excellent guns. The Colt Python is a little bit more refined out of the box if that makes sense. Thank you for watching
They're both great revolvers. Hmmm... My new model 686 (6") has between a 10-10.5lb DA trigger pull - stock; I'm guessing it just varies somewhat between individual guns? A great SA trigger pull too. Long-term durability between the two is probably about the same, I'm thinking. Is there a weight difference between them; I'm guessing the Python is a little heavier?
Also, one of the other reasons for why Colts tend to be more accurate (I've heard) is because their cylinders revolve into their frames while firing - unlike with a S&W... Plus, they have tighter rifling. I've also heard that you're suppose to cock the hammer back as well as pulling on the trigger to test for lockup (the cylinder on my 686 has zero play when doing this)... Whether that's true or not, I'm uncertain - but I've seen some people do it like this (?).
This was a good one; a nice and in-depth comparison.
Thank you for the information amd sharing. They are both very good revolvers. Enjoy your 686. They are good guns!!! Thank you for watching
python just feels real slick to shoot, not as durable as the 686, but thats what the 2020 model python is for
@@dethpepper8595 why do you say it is not as durable as the 686? I am curious
@@TerryBentonBill Wilson is a huge Python fan. He however is not a fan of the 2020 version of the Python. Bill Wilson said the timing issue is the result of the trigger pull. He has fired thousands of rounds through a Python and never experienced that timing issue because he installed a trigger stop.
Boy, you could have included the GP100 and really shown the full sprectrum. Poor man's boat anchor to the common man to the Rich Man. And they all shoot!
@@johnjackson7464 lol. Isn't that the truth.
One of these revolvers has a cylinder that goes the wrong way.
You are right! The smith goes the wrong way. Lol
Smith and Wesson all the way baby!
Thank you for watching
I too have never had any type of problem with either of my early 80's Pythons 1- 6" blue and 1-6"stainless.They've been run fast and hot and still lock up with zero movement. The first 686 I bought was $379.00 out the door and it also has never given me trouble. Some things I'd like to point out the Python cylinder rotates clockwise into the frame looking from the rear, therefore no front cylinder retention is needed.If memory serves Colt referred to the high polish as, Ultimate.Last the finishing and refinement on the Colt Python is superb.My new 3" Combat Elite Python and 5" Python are done just as well as my 2 older Pythons with little to no change. Smaller serrated (only)hammer and minor side plate change (no frame stop for cylinder when open)as if were needed. As far as a trigger job goes I'm sure Colt would polish and tune in their custom shop as long as there were no liability issues.Also since Pythons are Bill Wilson's favorite revolver handgun I'd be willing to bet Wilson Combat offers something. I enjoyed this video and the unbiased facts. Keep up the good work.🫡
Thank you so much for your insight sight. I truly enjoy reading comme ts from folks that have had experience with these guns instead of listening to an internet educated person that has never and never will own the stuff they are going off on. Thanks for watching