And here's what the men in this house choose.
S&W m10 heavy barrel. One of those that came back from Australia. Bead blast blue/chamfer charge holes/mill in dovetail for fiber optic front sight.
Add some new grips and she's good to go.
I read an article the other day that said the Colt Python is a difficult pistol as far as building goes and that they no longer have skilled employees that can make it. The value on those keep going up.