Colt Python vs. S&W 686+: Which to Pick?
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Published 2024-06-02
Comparison: 0:00-4:03
Accuracy: 4:03-7:37
On the Inside: 7:37-8:36
Parting Shots: 8:26-11:15
All Comments (21)
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I recommend the 3" S&W 686+ because it has a full length ejector rod.
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8:11 I've been sending my Smiths to TK Custom for full replacement of the MIM parts and they have came back with an action that is so smooth!
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I’ve had a couple of new Pythons, and own a couple of 686+ revolvers. I sold the Pythons after a Colt rep told me they don’t sell parts, not even a sideplate screw(?!?). It’s probably just me, but I’m much more accurate with my 2.5”/4” 686+ revolvers.
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Excellent comparison! The Hillary hole is the deal breaker for me. Colt Python if I could afford one.
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Let's see. The Colt is $1500 msrp. The Smith is $1000 msrp. The Colt has 6 shots, the Smith has 7 shots. And the Smith is no wider than the Colt even with that 7th shot. The Colt has a serrated trigger, the Smith has a smooth face trigger (which I prefer). The Smith is also about 2 oz lighter. The Colt is better looking. But the Smith is, overall, the better revolver for the money. For the extra $500 for the Colt you don't really get anything much better than the Smith. Except one less round.
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I edc CCW my 3" Python and couldn't be happier with it.
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The extra round in the 686+ gives it the edge in my opinion. If a vented rib was all that important, a guy can get that with a Taurus.
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686 is thee best combat revolver.
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Thanks for sharing with us. Every Colt I was ever around eventually developed timing/jamming issues but those were older ones , I have no experience with these new Colts…. I’ve always had good luck with S&W
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Really nice revolvers! 💯💯💯💯💯 Good video! You are very good in double action!
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Both beautiful revolvers. I just never cared for the grip angle on the Colts. Uncomfortable to me.
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Good job. I can't help myself, I'm just a .38 revolver kinda guy.
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It appears all the trigger pulls went bang.
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I'm biased towards the S&W 686+. Nothing wrong with the colt
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Very Nice, I also have both of these excellent revolvers in 2.5" barrels only my 686 is not the plus only six rounds. These are both good choices either will serve well.
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Wonder why the 2.5" Python trigger guard is different than the 4".
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I had owned both but always prefer the 586 plus. I have een partial to S&W revolvers for I think they have shorter trigger travel in double action which is ideal for repeat shots. Good presentation.
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686+
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Did you have any problems with the Python’s rear sight? Others report the sight loses zero with use.
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I have both and hate the round butt on my 686 plus. The cylinder release bites my thumb with heavy loads. I wish the Pythons cylinder was slightly longer. It limits bullet selection. You can now get an Elliason rear sight from Kensight for the new Pythons.
