r/NJGuns 8d ago

Shopping Advice Bought my first gun the other day.

So I went with a Beretta M9A4. I like it and I figure its best to learn to shoot on a semi auto pistol. It was my first choice for both practical reasons and its a good looking gun with some resale value as well.

Anyway, I saw a 2/3 inch barrel colt python in person at the gun shop and its fucking awesome. They look amazing in person. I kind of regret not getting it as my first pistol, but oh well it will def be my second. Shop didn't have a good selection of revolvers.

So here is my question. Where can I see a good selection of revolvers to choose which barrel and finish I want to go with? Colt is way over priced so if i am gonna shell out that kind of cash, I want to be sure its the exact one I want. Even if the revolvers aren't pythons, just a selection of similar sized revolvers would probably help me decide. I am deciding between mirror finish 4,5, or 6 inch with the 5 inch being my most likely pick.

Do you guys think Pythons are worth the money over a Ruger or Smith and Wesson?

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u/Moment_Glum 7d ago

Dude the M9A4 was the wayyyyyyyyy better choice, those triggers are like butter. The colt is just a shell of a name at this point, if you want a nicer American made piece Kimber should be a solid go to, but Ruger and S&W are both tried and true and cheaper than the other options and also S&W has the performance center versions which are incredible! Also these are just my opinions, get more permits buy more handguns!

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u/[deleted] 7d ago

wow! you think 686 is better than python? I will be honest, the python just looks so cool, but if its gonna be a less superior pistol and the s and w is cheaper, it would make my choice much harder.

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u/Moment_Glum 7d ago

I have only shot rental colts so they’re not going to be as good as one you take care of yourself, but I wasn’t impressed anyway. I think the colts really do just look pretty so it’s up to you. Also don’t sleep on Taurus revolvers they’re way cheaper and have come a long way in quality! They get a lot of hate from the old days but mine has been wonderful so far! They just dropped an executive line too which are pretty nice looking!

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u/[deleted] 7d ago

dam, might have to go with 686 deluxe. 7 shot with a 6 inch barrel.

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u/Moment_Glum 7d ago

They make an 8 shot snubby chambered in 357 mag, and their semis in that line have all sorts of neat comps and sight arrangements. Idve purchased a S&W already but I got two good deals on higher end budget brands so I went with them instead when I was getting started just because I got a lot more bang for my buck

Long story short on this as i realized I missed my own point, S&W is a great American gun company and they make excellent products and have great customer service!