My first Python experience

dobeman · May 18, 2014

I finally shot my recently acquired Python. 4", blue. I'm not used to good triggers. I haven't shot a lot of S&W's with famously good triggers. I've been a Taurus guy and some old Mk III Colts. The Python - wow! Dead nuts accurate - even with me at the trigger. Smoothest action I've ever experienced. Single action - can almost think the trigger to shoot. Very smooth to shoot with minimal recoil. I'm very pleased.

SHPD_Retired · May 18, 2014

I carried one on duty for several years and loved it. It is a sweet shooting gun.

jbett98 · May 18, 2014

When I had the chance to buy a minty, original owner 6" Bright Stainless Python for a great price, I knew I wouldn't see that kind of deal again in my lifetime.
I should shoot it, but it's defiantly a safe queen and only comes out into the light of day just to show folks what true firearm craftsmanship feels like. Your right about the action/trigger, they're exceptional.
My Ruger Security Six gets all the range time.

BigBull 301 · May 18, 2014

They are the top of the food chain in the handgun world.

kenboy · May 18, 2014

Smoooooth....I have a blued six inch built in 1960 that I bought from the original owner in 1985. I shot it for the first couple of years but since then has been retired.

Was offered $2,200 sight unseen a year ago but no reason to sell it.

Velzey · May 18, 2014

They are so nice to shoot and all hand fitted parts!! Taking apart one is like taking apart a fine watch...

BAMCIS · May 20, 2014

When I was in AFG, I found a shooter Python on GB. Bought it. The wife got pissed. :s0012:

Said she didn't see what was so special about Pythons. When she took delivery, she really got pissed. :s0117:

Said I got screwed royally (pun intended) because it was beat to hell. (Holster wear)

The wife took all this back when she 'broke it in'. :s0017:

"Now I see why everyone wants one of these" and I was "forgiven", like I had done something wrong......sheesh! :s0001:

Medic! · May 22, 2014

I have a couple pythons. Nice guns but S&W's have nicer triggers. And are much easier to tune.
I do however like the way the python cylinder locks before the hammer falls.
Funny how things no longer made, take on a golden patina in our minds.

dobeman · May 22, 2014

Medic! said:
I have a couple pythons. Nice guns but S&W's have nicer triggers. And are much easier to tune.
I do however like the way the python cylinder locks before the hammer falls.
Funny how things no longer made, take on a golden patina in our minds.

yeah, a golden patina and a golden price tag lol

willseeker · May 22, 2014

Good to see that there are still some revolver guys out there!
Congrats on owning a fine piece of workmanship.
In a world dominated by plastic framed pistols, (nothing wrong with them), there stands out the steel magnificence of a fine revolver.

PuddleMonkey · May 23, 2014

Nothing beats a nice revolver.. except a nice 1911.

trainsktg · May 26, 2014

dobeman said:
yeah, a golden patina and a golden price tag lol

The Walking Dead didn't help much either.

Keith

dobeman · May 26, 2014

PuddleMonkey said:
Nothing beats a nice revolver.. except a nice 1911.

why not have both

dobeman · May 26, 2014

trainsktg said:
The Walking Dead didn't help much either.

Keith

yeah - and the holster rig is $175 from Tex Shoemaker... not including the belt.

Fast Eddie · May 26, 2014

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dobeman said:
yeah - and the holster rig is $175 from Tex Shoemaker... not including the belt.

I'd love to have one of those, I'm just not sure it's a very practical choice for a 6" revolver.

USAF Medic · May 28, 2014

Good deals on pythons pop up every now and then.
If you see one under $1500 jump on it.
I also like little brother Colt Diamond back.

j3hill · May 30, 2014

I have two unfired ones, and they will stay that way

jordanvraptor · Jun 4, 2014

I like my Python but I also must admit the 686 can have a better trigger with the right parts. I have also owned many S&W revolvers including the 686. The 686 trigger can be lightened and retain the smooth consistent pull. The Python trigger starts out light but gets heavier towards the end. It is still pretty light but it is different. The Python also has a larger frame than the 686 which can be a handful for those with smaller hands. The Python remains a classic despite its deficiencies.

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