My python has the smoothest trigger pull I have ever felt. Question? How well will this action hold up. I shoot approx 4-500 rounds a year. I have been told that this action is prone to breakage. Is this true. I shoot 158gr hand loads out of it, medium load of 296

Isn't that a great handgun? At 400 - 500 mid range rounds a year it ought to last about forever. Hotter rounds accelerate the wear. Have fun and treasure that Python, they're special! Regards, Guy

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The Python is made as light as possible and still hold up to "old" 357 Mag ammo. They're best shot with loads on the milder side of the scale. A Python shooting midrange 38 Specials will last several lifetimes.

All of the old grip-mounted rebound lever model Colts are pretty fragile and can't take abuse of any kind. If dropped on the butt the entire action *can* lock closed and won't fire.

One Florida Deputy I know carried a Python for 4 months after he dropped it not knowing it was nothing but a club.

The Python is a marvel of hand fitted, properly hardened, and wonderfully accurate DA revolver....then they were totally ruined by the worst polish job ever inflicted on a factory gun.

For that reason I prefer the older Colts with good finishes.....or a S&W.

I bought one of the first Pythons that came out. It was too heavy for me to shoot well with one hand. I got some fancy grips from Herretts that cost a lot and they were not enough to help.

Then the forcing cone cracked. I noticed it when a thread from a patch caught in it. I got rid of the Python. I would not take one for nothing.

I did have a old Officers Match that I regret selling. That was well balanced and the .357 cartridge is not really of much use in a big revolver anyway.