586, DW Model 15, or a Colt King Cobra? I didn't like the GP-100.

The Colts are pretty collectable, You might consider grabbing that if the price is reasonable. Though, remember - since colt does not make revolvers anymore you wont find much customer service on it if you need repairs.

 

on the other hand, there a ton of 586s and model 15s out there , both are great guns. 

Are you looking for a shooter or collector. I say get the cobra now while its available. You can always get a 586 later on

I have a DW model 15 and the accuracy is uncanny. Obviously the Colt has more collector value.

If you are looking for a shooter, there is only one obvious choice - that is the S&W 586. The Colts have entered the realm of collectible and you will be hard pressed to find anyone to work on it, should you need to - not to mention parts scarcity.

 

Dan Wessons have their followers and they are very accurate handguns - I have one. Would I shoot it to the extent I do my Smiths? No way - again same reasons as the Colt, without the collectibility factor - although these hold their value pretty well. And before anyone jumps in here to point out that DW is once again making revolvers - who knows if there will be any parts interchangability or if DW/CZ will be willing to work On the Monson, MA guns. Too soon to tell.

 

Get the Smith. I think that you will see the 586's get a slight premium in price over their 686 counterparts.

 

Adios,

 

Pizza Bob

If you are looking for a shooter, there is only one obvious choice - that is the S&W 586. The Colts have entered the realm of collectible and you will be hard pressed to find anyone to work on it, should you need to - not to mention parts scarcity.

 

Dan Wessons have their followers and they are very accurate handguns - I have one. Would I shoot it to the extent I do my Smiths? No way - again same reasons as the Colt, without the collectibility factor - although these hold their value pretty well. And before anyone jumps in here to point out that DW is once again making revolvers - who knows if there will be any parts interchangability or if DW/CZ will be willing to work On the Monson, MA guns. Too soon to tell.

 

Get the Smith. I think that you will see the 586's get a slight premium in price over their 686 counterparts.

 

Adios,

 

Pizza Bob

 

I didn't see a S&W mod 19 mentioned.  Pretty reasonable used and capable.

Model 19 doesn't have a full lug under the barrel. It's just going to be a supplement to my High Power. Carry it from my room to my basement, occasionaly put 100 rounds throught it at the range.

 

I like the barrel change option on the DW. These will be 4" barrels regardless of the model.

I don't know if its true that you can't get anyone to work on a Colt. As an owner of a Python, I spoke with a Colt employee at the booth at SHOT Show about this. He said any Colt can be sent in to them for work.

 

As an owner of a 586 as well, I'd say get both.

 

Admittedly, I don't shoot the Python that much, but do shoot the 586.

 

Good luck with your decision.

My 586 is my IDPA gun.  Pizza Bob has seen me "run" it, using cheapie Speed-Loaders, keepin'-up with his Moon-Clipped .45 JM......

 

586 is a GREAT choice, and will do you well at HD as well as several Gun Games.  I also have a 4" Combat Model 19 (bought it 37 years ago).  Both still workin'!

 

To a Collector, there is no blue steel prettier than a Python.  And I say this since owning Smiths for 37 years!

 

Dave

my $0.02 what I have owned/shot/used -

 

- Pythons are VERY nice, and I have shot several, but I have never owned any of 'em.  Too much $$$ for poor old CHEEP me.

 

- The Colt Trooper series are nice - I like their triggers, and they also have that deep, deep blue finish...I believe Sam Colt was secretly left-handed...their 'pull-back' mechanism is VERY southpaw-friendly for fast reloads.

 

- The S&W K-frames, particularly the earlier pinned/recessed versions, are very, very nice.  I think they are particularly beautiful in nickel, and they shoot as good as they look.  I haven't played with the 586/686, but I assume they shoot as well as the K-frames.

 

- The Dan Wesson model 15, as mentioned above, is *scary* accurate, particularly with an 8 inch barrel fitted.  I do not like the cylinder release on the crane (particularly as a left-hander) and wouldn't want to try a fast reload with it, as I have found you have to press directly ON the release when closing the cylinder to ensure it's closed.  The Smiths and Colts I've used, you merely have to push the cylinder closed; they latch-up without problem.  You also have to keep the latch notch on the frame clean - its very near the path of gasses and other related 'stuff' coming from the cylinder gap, and collects soot.

 

All in all....I'd go for the Colt or the 586.