The Python. Why is it so desirable...?

[Grizzled Bastard]

They were awesome out of the box in their day. As mentioned above, best trigger one could find in a factory wheel gun. They were just plain cool to look at, too. They weren't a terribly tough gun. I remember way back in the early 80's being told of LEO situations where crane assemblies were easily tweaking when the gun was inadvertently dropped rendering it unfireable. It ws too pretty for duty carry, anyway.

That said, I jumped ship from the Colt kool-aid well over a decade ago when they (Colt) were the first one's to put their tail between their legs and run, leaving the American Public hanging when they decided to stop handgun production for the American Citizens but continue on with Gov contracts for the AR platform, etc. I still don't think they caught enough heat for that and other than a 100% Model 1903 collector I own, I would never buy another Colt again. F***'em and feed 'em tuna fish.

[SunkenShadow]

Hands down, some of the best trigger pull I have ever felt in both my Pythons. One tuned and one factory. The tuned is even crisper and easier to pull along with being accurate as all hell. I like smith but ill take a python over a 686

[gorenut]

The piano black finish on the blued models are unmatched. Triggers are very nice too. Personally though.. I'm fine with just Smiths and Rugers. I know if I were to have a Colt, I'd run the risk of wanting to baby it.

[kurac]

I think the name and the looks/lines are what make popular/desirable.

They certainly are not more durable than say a S&W model 27 and theDA trigger on mine isn't much better, if at all than my model 27. the double action is smooth and fast but not as linear as a S&W. The single action is not better than a S&W and all this for twice the money. If you shoot too many magnum loads, you will need some tuning, good luck finding a gunsmith willing to work on a Python.

They have that look though

[PerfectReset]

All great answers. I think the full lug and the rail on the top are beautiful.

I think the name and the looks/lines are what make popular/desirable.

They certainly are not more durable than say a S&W model 27 and theDA trigger on mine isn't much better, if at all than my model 27. the double action is smooth and fast but not as linear as a S&W. The single action is not better than a S&W and all this for twice the money. If you shoot too many magnum loads, you will need some tuning, good luck finding a gunsmith willing to work on a Python.

They have that look though

I agree... the S&W M27 I own seems to rival the Python trigger up and down. I might even say the bluing is similar, need to put them side by side and take a look/photo this weekend.

[pyromensch]

should be a multiple choice poll, i would say 4 of the 5.

finally got one, last year, after 37 yrs of wanting one

[enorbit3]

great thread. I been hearing a lot about these guns. Just realized my stepdad has one that I think he was wanting to sell. Its got the stainless? finish and a huge freakin scope on it. I will try and snap some pics and see if he still wants to get rid of it.

[hyeg35]

all of the above.

[hundreddollarman]

I want one because everyone wants one. I know; I'm such a sheep. :P

Seriously, it is as beautiful a gun as it is lethal.

[den888]

Fit, finish, and they are no longer made!

[dragon7]

Aesthetically just about the best looking revolver made. That full underlug actually serves a purpose as well as giving the Python that distinctive profile. Colt put in that smooth action and topped it off with that beautiful deep blue finish. It would be difficult for a gunmaker to match the quality at a reasonable pricepoint these days which is why those early Pythons command so much attention and price.

[HermanH]

Starsky and Hutch!!!
Seriously, in nickel or in blue, it's just a beautiful looking gun. I had the good fortune to fire a friends and for factory, it was the best trigger that I could recall - before I bought my S&W 627-PC, I asked if he'd sell it to me. I was going to offer $1,000 for it because from what I can recall, he only shot 50 rounds out of it and that was in the early 1980's.

[duc748bip]

I regrate not getting one when I had the chance. It was either the Python or P7 for my 21 birthday. No regrate on th P7 I did get a S&W686 a few month later, scratched my revolver itch.

[deephouse]

because theyre so bad ***

This!

[plumbum]

you forgot because Rick Grimes carries one

Winner!