Here's a testament:
I have sold off ALL of my S&W's (66's, 686's, 13's, etc). I now own a Python and am anticipating the acquisition of another Colt revolver soon. I didn't like the "feel" of the the Python at first. After several different grips I now love my Python...cold dead hands!
Don't forget about the later snakes!
http://www.coonaninc.com/products.php/pistol/cPath,5/osCsid,1beeb14b0803461afe2b3c3c6ce20e7d
COONAN .357 Mag Semi-Auto 1911
There ya have it!
KT