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Originally Posted by tabs
S&W 686 or 586. Preferably of the earlier production variety. By the same token the Colt or varietal 1911's...Springfield makes top notch varieties at a modest cost for what you get.
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K frames carry better, but hot .357's can ruin the forcing cone/barrel. Ruger's GP100 has a very underrated trigger, and the Six series is great in double action, besides the deserved reputation for durability and accuracy. Smith, Colt and Ruger are all three great options in revolvers.
A D Frame Colt in .38 special makes a sweet revolver. Very pricey, but if you aren't going to shoot .357's a Diamondback is about as nice as a .38 special gets. Police Positives, Detective Specials, Agents and Cobras (and the Magnum Carry if you find one) are all D Frame Colts like the Diamondback.
The Original model Trooper (not the MK III) is the platform the Python was built from. Although not as pretty, it is the same frame and action, and can be had for much less than a Python. The old Colt actions are more complicated than other designs though, and if they need tuned or repaired, smiths competent to work on them are rare and expensive. The newer Trooper MK III and King Cobra aren't as nice as a Python, but are very strong revolvers, and they're Colt pretty.
Dan Wessons are interesting revolvers strong, extremely accurate with interchangeable barrels, do not overlook them.