Any first-hand experience with revolvers by Korth, Dan Wesson, Colt?

[I Swan]

I think Cali-gula and the others are crushing on you. Really for most people a nice S&W revolver or even a Ruger GP100 will fit their needs and accuracy requirements just fine. If you just want to own some of the finer things in life by all means seek out a Python or a MR73.

I occasionally still see the Ruger Security/Speed/Service Six revolvers for cheap prices and these are also decent 357's. I saw a 6" stainless one for $300 recently it was hard to pass it up but I already own like 9-10 357 mag revolvers. It ain't no Python but it is also a more durable gun. I've never known anyone to extensively fire a Python with hot ammo but I've heard they are a bit fragile.

[drdanno84]

Dan Wesson






My Dan Wesson 6" Stainless (model 715), is a well made revolver and extremely accurate. Are still available if converted to "Single Action" during DROS period.

[Walky Talky]

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My Dan Wesson 6" Stainless (model 715), is a well made revolver and extremely accurate. Are still available if converted to "Single Action" during DROS period.

This is the one that spurred my interest. Have you posted any reviews of it? How is it? I'd be very interested to know how it compares to the 6 inch 686 Performance Center

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I would really like to get some experience with that gun so if you're ever considering selling it send me a message

I think Cali-gula and the others are crushing on you. Really for most people a nice S&W revolver or even a Ruger GP100 will fit their needs and accuracy requirements just fine. If you just want to own some of the finer things in life by all means seek out a Python or a MR73.

I occasionally still see the Ruger Security/Speed/Service Six revolvers for cheap prices and these are also decent 357's. I saw a 6" stainless one for $300 recently it was hard to pass it up but I already own like 9-10 357 mag revolvers. It ain't no Python but it is also a more durable gun. I've never known anyone to extensively fire a Python with hot ammo but I've heard they are a bit fragile.

I like revolvers because they're mechanically interesting, there's something about them that kind of seems like clockwork. Although I have an appreciation for high-end self-chambering guns like 1911s, a lot of which are very aesthetically pleasing, I don't have the same affinity for them that I do for revolvers.

Variety is the spice of life so I'm going to need something to compare my 686 to, the GP100 is also on my list, all I've heard about it is that it's built like a tank so if I was going to spend any money on gunsmith work I would probably lean toward the GP100. If the trigger is anything like the LCR's I know I'd like that. I would like to have something that I could run real heavy loads through, like 200 grain .357s. I would probably go with the GP100 over the Security Six because I prefer a full underlug barrel. I've read that Bill Ruger said the Security Six didn't make any money for the company despite it's high sales , that probably means the quality to cost effective ratio leaned in the customer's favor

I've also heard that the Python is a bit fragile but I wonder if this sentiment is overstated because of their value on the collector's market.

[orangeusa]

You have a 686 or 686 Performance?

Basically, all guns mentioned above - Python.. ect. are better (i.e. more accurate) than the shooter. Seriously rent any or find someone who has one and shoot that. Kinda splitting hairs to decide one or the other. I haven't mentioned Dan Wesson or Korth as I have not shot them.

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[musketjon]

There's a very simple solution guys, stop feeding the troll. Just ignore him and he'll hopefully just go away.
Jon

[Walky Talky]

There's a very simple solution guys, stop feeding the troll. Just ignore him and he'll hopefully just go away.
Jon

What the hell are you talking about and why are you in my thread? You're clearly delusional and have some type of issue, keep it moving

You have a 686 or 686 Performance?

Basically, all guns mentioned above - Python.. ect. are better (i.e. more accurate) than the shooter. Seriously rent any or find someone who has one and shoot that. Kinda splitting hairs to decide one or the other. I haven't mentioned Dan Wesson or Korth as I have not shot them.

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I have the 686 Performance Center model. Do you know of any ranges around the greater LA area that are offering the Python as a range rental?

[orangeusa]

Good point. I was lucky enough to shoot a colleagues' gun.

The point is that the Smith is 1/5 the price and they were very similiar. Even my Ruger Security Six (which is an old, well used gun) is quite similiar in feel wrt trigger.

The 686 Performance Center is an extremely fine and highly desirable gun. Compare groupings of these guns and I doubt you will see any difference.

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[John Joseph]

I had a brace of Pythons while in the SO. We carried revolvers back then and Pythons were the best they say.
The best looking.
I got handed a beat up old S&W Model 14/K-38 from the Armorer's locker one day and shot rings around the Python on the range. Really.
So ended my affair with Colt DA revolvers.
I sold off both snakes when I left the SO, but they are lovely examples of the gun maker's art.
If I ever get another .357, it will be a Model 28. Beauty is as beauty does.

[bsg]

Thank you for sharing, I'm going to begin reading this

[John Joseph]

I had a pal with a Dan Wesson. IIRC, you needed two hands to open the cylinder on a Dan Wesson. Not so on S&Ws, nor even Colt DAs if you practice.
Maybe that's not important to you, but maybe it is.

[Walky Talky]

It was a great read, definitely got to learn a lot of details about how it's made and the attention to craftsmanship involved. I've recently come across the story behind the Smith & Wesson Registered Magnum, which seems much harder to find on the market these days. I wonder how it compares to a Python

I had a brace of Pythons while in the SO. We carried revolvers back then and Pythons were the best they say.
The best looking.
I got handed a beat up old S&W Model 14/K-38 from the Armorer's locker one day and shot rings around the Python on the range. Really.
So ended my affair with Colt DA revolvers.
I sold off both snakes when I left the SO, but they are lovely examples of the gun maker's art.
If I ever get another .357, it will be a Model 28. Beauty is as beauty does.

Hmm, I've always heard good things about the Python's accuracy, did anybody else have similar experiences with the Model 14 over the Python?

I had a pal with a Dan Wesson. IIRC, you needed two hands to open the cylinder on a Dan Wesson. Not so on S&Ws, nor even Colt DAs if you practice.
Maybe that's not important to you, but maybe it is.

Good to know. I would like to have that one that was posted earlier in the thread or at least get some time with one at a range.


Would it be nice if there a range that had a large selection of range rentals?

[P5Ret]

I've recently come across the story behind the Smith & Wesson Registered Magnum, which seems much harder to find on the market these days.

Really? It's on the roster, in both blue steel and stainless, and performance center variant's. Most people are more interested in auto-loader's, so of course Smith is going to focus production on what is selling the most. They are out there you just have to look a bit harder, and be prepared to pay more, than most auto-loader's. Even the used ones can (and do) fetch a premium price.

[bsg]

Really? It's on the roster, in both blue steel and stainless, and performance center variant's. Most people are more interested in auto-loader's, so of course Smith is going to focus production on what is selling the most. They are out there you just have to look a bit harder, and be prepared to pay more, than most auto-loader's. Even the used ones can (and do) fetch a premium price.

i believe that you've got the S&W Registered Magnum confused with another revolver.

[P5Ret]

The Smith and Wesson Registered Magnum is the N frame Model 27/627. Just like the Distinguished Combat Magnum is the 586/686, Combat Magnum is the 19/66. Smith used names prior to model number's, and still does give names to their revolver's. Yes it's slightly different than the original, but not much. Somewhere I have a list of all the Smith revolver names, one of those I got my s&%t together now where the hell did I put it.

[bsg]

^^^ i understand how S&W models with names later had model numbers added. for example, i just picked up a S&W pre-Model 10 M&P (Military & Police) 4" revolver (1949) this past week.

in context to the OP's post, i believe he was referring to the rare and highly collectible S&W Registered Magnum from the days of old. nevertheless, thanks for the clarification.