colts always going to cost more because it brings a premium when you sell it down the road, your rra or bushy will be a fine shooter, but for someone who likes to collect buy the colt. set it right next to your python you bought 15 years ago for $500 and your 1873 s.a.a. revolver that you aquired from your grand father who paid a dollar.32 , they are worth the money because they will bring the money. the other brands are worth the money because they are affordable shooters ( for the most part) and they do the job.