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Bob Wright · March 5, 2013, 09:36 PM

Not in my opinion. As a collector's piece, yes. For a practical shooter, no.

I believe the Smith & Wesson L-Frame Model 586 Distinguished Combat Magnum is the very best .357 Magnum DA revolver to come down the pike.

I'll catch a lot of flak for this statement, but neither the famed Python nor the pre-Model 27 Smith & Wesson .357 Magnum can surpass the L-Framed gun. I have had considerable experience with these as well as Model 28 Highway Patrolmans and Model 19 Combat Magnums, and Dan Wessons.

Now for a single action............

Bob Wright

March 5, 2013, 09:36 PM	#3
Bob Wright Senior Member Join Date: July 10, 2012 Location: Memphis, Tennessee Posts: 2,989	Not in my opinion. As a collector's piece, yes. For a practical shooter, no. I believe the Smith & Wesson L-Frame Model 586 Distinguished Combat Magnum is the very best .357 Magnum DA revolver to come down the pike. I'll catch a lot of flak for this statement, but neither the famed Python nor the pre-Model 27 Smith & Wesson .357 Magnum can surpass the L-Framed gun. I have had considerable experience with these as well as Model 28 Highway Patrolmans and Model 19 Combat Magnums, and Dan Wessons. Now for a single action............ Bob Wright