I use Federal 125 gr Nyclad 38 Special Hollow Points on the advice of a bud who is something of a Python expert, don't want to use full power .357 loads on that older gun and shake something loose on a gun that no one wants to work on. You know anyone who repairs Pythons? No info on those gorgeous grips I'm afraid, not the original owner...
Holster is a Will Bill's Paddle, FBI cant (he makes the Paddle out of leather to mold to your body with belt snaps for belt retention) with a thumb break and doeskin lining. Don't know why my