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maverick9614 · 09-07-2007, 09:44 PM

For as long as I have been collecting, I have been wanting a 4" blued Colt Python. Obviously, I don't have the grand to drop on one and I would like to be able to carry it in the woods and not cringe at the thought of dropping/shooting it. In other words, I don't want a safe queen, but I would like something similar to a Python.

I looked at the Taurus tracker series, but I'm not big on the shape of the grip or the trigger guard. Any other suggestions?

robinsre · 09-07-2007, 09:51 PM

Smith and Wesson 686. Have one myself, great firearm, decent price.

The ruger GP series of guns are nice too. Very well built firearms.

**Old School** · 09-07-2007, 10:00 PM

Best revolver ever made = Colt Python. The Python is in a class unto itself.

OS

Lucky Strike · 09-07-2007, 11:48 PM

If you wanna spend less then $500 then get a Ruger GP100

Relatively low price (compared to S&W and obviously a python) and built like a tank

I was just at a gunshop the other day handling .357 revolvers in my price range (Ruger and Taurus)....The taurus felt pretty good but after handling the Ruger next the Taurus felt "loose" in comparison. The action on the Ruger was very tight, solid and smooth

medicstimpy · 09-07-2007, 11:58 PM

If the guy wants something to not worry about dropping in the woods and getting banged up and scratched and such, then the Ruger. As the last user mentioned, they are tanks. Too bad they only come in .357 and not .45ACP or I would have bought one over my Taurus. And I got a deal on my S&W 686 so I have to put off owning one for a while. They shoot nice, though.

I can't speak for the Tracker chambered in .357 but my 45 shoots nice. But the grips are weird, not much available for aftermarket to change them and the gun is a bit lighter than I like. The satin finish is nice if you prefer that over polished.

**mvician** · 09-08-2007, 12:46 AM

I know this doesn't help but.......

this is my Python that my Dad bought in 1965.
It is still NIB, never been shot other than the factory test target.

Hmmmmm, thought I had pics of my 4" S&W 66 in stainless

That'd be my choice.

You can find these pretty reasonable, or the 686 since it is "beefed" up.

TacBlack · 09-08-2007, 01:11 AM

Smith, Ruger . . . both make damn fine guns. Taurus has a lot to offer. Taurus has come a long, long ways since they first started out. I have two Smiths in 357, Mod 60 and a 66. Ruger is a Security Six which they don't make any more. Ruger GP 100 is hot stuff.

For a "field gun" I like the Smith 629, 4" bbl. in 44 mag. Big enough for cougar, bear defense etc out in the woods, and can be downloaded for a BIG carry gun for general defense.

**DanTheEldest** · 09-08-2007, 08:48 AM

Ruger GP100.

Dead 'Aye? · 09-08-2007, 09:10 AM

GP100 is my woods gun. Give one a try.

**mvician** · 09-08-2007, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TacBlack

For a "field gun" I like the Smith 629, 4" bbl. in 44 mag. Big enough for cougar, bear defense etc out in the woods, and can be downloaded for a BIG carry gun for general defense.

Did I hear somebody say Smith 629 4" 44 mag ?

09-07-2007, 09:44 PM	#1
maverick9614 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 289	Looking for a good full size .357, suggestions? For as long as I have been collecting, I have been wanting a 4" blued Colt Python. Obviously, I don't have the grand to drop on one and I would like to be able to carry it in the woods and not cringe at the thought of dropping/shooting it. In other words, I don't want a safe queen, but I would like something similar to a Python. I looked at the Taurus tracker series, but I'm not big on the shape of the grip or the trigger guard. Any other suggestions? __________________ Powell To Bin Laden: "We'll be here long after your in hell." Thanks Beardman2 for this site:PLEASE CHECK IT OUT AND HELP IF YOU CAN http://anysoldier.com

09-07-2007, 09:51 PM	#2
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09-07-2007, 10:00 PM	#3
Old School XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 7,619	Best revolver ever made = Colt Python. The Python is in a class unto itself. OS __________________ Visit www.pistolgear.com for all of your XD needs!

09-07-2007, 11:48 PM	#4
Lucky Strike XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Oregon Posts: 166	If you wanna spend less then $500 then get a Ruger GP100 Relatively low price (compared to S&W and obviously a python) and built like a tank I was just at a gunshop the other day handling .357 revolvers in my price range (Ruger and Taurus)....The taurus felt pretty good but after handling the Ruger next the Taurus felt "loose" in comparison. The action on the Ruger was very tight, solid and smooth Last edited by Lucky Strike; 09-07-2007 at 11:51 PM.

09-07-2007, 11:58 PM	#5
medicstimpy XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Montreal, Quebecistan in the land of anti's... the dictatorship of Canada Posts: 421	If the guy wants something to not worry about dropping in the woods and getting banged up and scratched and such, then the Ruger. As the last user mentioned, they are tanks. Too bad they only come in .357 and not .45ACP or I would have bought one over my Taurus. And I got a deal on my S&W 686 so I have to put off owning one for a while. They shoot nice, though. I can't speak for the Tracker chambered in .357 but my 45 shoots nice. But the grips are weird, not much available for aftermarket to change them and the gun is a bit lighter than I like. The satin finish is nice if you prefer that over polished. __________________ Springfield Armory: 1911 Loaded SS (x2), XD9-TAC & XD45-TAC AR-15: Armalite .223, RockRiverArms 9mm Ruger: Mark III, 10/22 S&W: 686 Tokarev: 1942 Soviet TT33, 1958 Hungarian TT-58 Tokagypt, 1954 .22 Polish Sportowy Norchinko: M14S (x2) Yugo: M48 Mauser, M59/66 SKS Desert Chicken 44Magnum Levers: Win '94 1962 (unfired) & 1958 in 30-30 Taurus: 455 Tracker... 45ACP wheel gun... WAY KEWL If GUNS kill people then spoons made Rosie O'Donnell fat Last edited by medicstimpy; 09-08-2007 at 12:02 AM.

09-08-2007, 12:46 AM	#6
mvician XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,826	I know this doesn't help but....... this is my Python that my Dad bought in 1965. It is still NIB, never been shot other than the factory test target. Hmmmmm, thought I had pics of my 4" S&W 66 in stainless That'd be my choice. You can find these pretty reasonable, or the 686 since it is "beefed" up. __________________ AR15s...ya I've built more than a few http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/ar-talk...ar-family.html Last edited by mvician; 09-08-2007 at 12:49 AM.

09-08-2007, 01:11 AM	#7
TacBlack XDTalk Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 92	Smith, Ruger . . . both make damn fine guns. Taurus has a lot to offer. Taurus has come a long, long ways since they first started out. I have two Smiths in 357, Mod 60 and a 66. Ruger is a Security Six which they don't make any more. Ruger GP 100 is hot stuff. For a "field gun" I like the Smith 629, 4" bbl. in 44 mag. Big enough for cougar, bear defense etc out in the woods, and can be downloaded for a BIG carry gun for general defense.

09-08-2007, 08:48 AM	#8
DanTheEldest XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,346	Ruger GP100. __________________ To make mass murder palatable to the public, one must first strip the victims of their inherent humanity. First were the native Americans ("savages"), then the black slaves (only "partly human"), then the Jews and gypsies in Hitler's Europe ("parasites on society"), and now America's unborn (also "not fully human"). Save the Americans--end abortion now. Insights and documentation on our nation's Christian heritage: www.WallBuilders.com Last edited by DanTheEldest; 09-08-2007 at 08:51 AM.

09-08-2007, 09:10 AM	#9
Dead 'Aye? XDTalk Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central California Posts: 70	Ruger for me... GP100 is my woods gun. Give one a try. __________________ NRA Member XD.40, XD.45 Service SA Trophy Match 1911, w/Marvel .22 conv. Ruger GP100 .357, 6" barrel SA M1A Loaded, M1 Garand FnH 5.57x28, S&W .460V

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