Posted: 11/22/2013 9:47:51 AM EDT
Got it in a trade with my brother. He has owned it since 1987.
Would you shoot .38 Special only, or go .357 Mag every once in a while? I want to keep it as nice as possible and have read up on the so-called Python "weak action". Thanks! |
Personally, I would probably only shoot .38 in it. But thats because its always been kind of a grail gun to me (the kind I know I will most likely never get to own  ) so I would most likely baby it. Thats just me though. If you want to use if for self defense, Then sure. But if I really wanted a magnum blaster, I would prolly get a Ruger or something. Cheap(ish), plentiful, and solid as a rock.
THose things are like unicorns anymore. I have never even seen one in person. |
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The Python frame and cylinder are extremely strong, so there's no reason not to shoot Magnum ammo through it.
That's what it was made for. It's not a S&W "K" frame that was made for limited use with Magnum loads. If accuracy is your thing, shoot 148 grain wadcutter Mid Range Target loads. |
| I probably wouldn't shoot a huge amount of heavy 357 loads through it, but shooting full powered 357 ammo through it once in a while shouldn't hurt it. Since you want to "keep it as nice as possible" (and I would too), I doubt you'll be shooting it thousands and thousands of rounds anyway. |
I made the mistake of going to Guns America last night. Damn, are they proud of their Pythons! Listings went from$2,000 to $9,000! 
My first pistol was a NIB 6" Python in 1981. Just wish that damn bi+€& of an ex-wife hadn't gotten her grubby paws on it and sold it!! 
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