Why is the Python considered to be top of the line in revolvers?
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Peter M. Eick
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Couple of comments.
1) As a former assembly line worker at Olds, I do not remember a full test of the engine. I just remember it starting up and heading out to the storage lot. Maybe chevy does it different then Olds, but I doubt it, then again that was 20+ years ago, so it could have been different then.
2) Why was it necessary to degrade your language so quickly here? What is your hidden point you were driving at? I learned years ago that when someone has to resort to calling the other names, that logical rational discussion is over.
3) Who cares (to a certain extent) how strong the guns are? The SAAMI has downloaded the 357 magnum so much that it is only at the old 38/44 high speed power levels. I would be absolutely shocked if any one of these guns would blow with reasonable quality commercial ammo. Over pressured reloads are a different matter though.
4) The original question was about the top of the line revolvers. As a Registered Magnum owner, I can only say that Python is the closest in quality of trigger pull as my Registered. I doubt that if you are promoting a Ruger you have seen or handled one of the original 5500 odd Registered's, but if you have handled a really good quality Python, then you got a reasonable taste of why the Python is considered one of the top of the line revolvers.
1) As a former assembly line worker at Olds, I do not remember a full test of the engine. I just remember it starting up and heading out to the storage lot. Maybe chevy does it different then Olds, but I doubt it, then again that was 20+ years ago, so it could have been different then.
2) Why was it necessary to degrade your language so quickly here? What is your hidden point you were driving at? I learned years ago that when someone has to resort to calling the other names, that logical rational discussion is over.
3) Who cares (to a certain extent) how strong the guns are? The SAAMI has downloaded the 357 magnum so much that it is only at the old 38/44 high speed power levels. I would be absolutely shocked if any one of these guns would blow with reasonable quality commercial ammo. Over pressured reloads are a different matter though.
4) The original question was about the top of the line revolvers. As a Registered Magnum owner, I can only say that Python is the closest in quality of trigger pull as my Registered. I doubt that if you are promoting a Ruger you have seen or handled one of the original 5500 odd Registered's, but if you have handled a really good quality Python, then you got a reasonable taste of why the Python is considered one of the top of the line revolvers.
Jack Malloy
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I used to consider myself to be a Smith man......Till my best shooting buddy got his hands on a King Cobra.
The cylinder locked up so smooth, the trigger pull was so silky....the cylinder opened so easily and the gun shot so well, I instantly fell in love with it....
In fact, it made my 686 seem like a poorly balanced porker in comparison as it was well balanced too.
And mind you, we ain't even talking about a Python....
Then, I got a 6 inch Annaconda right after I got a six inch 629....Once again, smoother trigger pull, better fit and finish and the price was roughly the same about then.....
Needless to say, I soon had to have a Python...and a Magnum Carry.
Its my first hand experience that Smith makes (or used to) good, sturdy, reliable guns, but that they are just not as smooth most of the time as Colts.
In regards to blow ups, remember, the Python came out when factory ammo was loaded a hell of a lot hotter than it is today.
If you tested three brands of guns, Id bet a K frame smith (model 65 or 66) would blow up first, as its a smaller frame gun than the L frame or the Python.....
Thing is, who is gonna fire loads so hot they blow up a gun? Remember, even a K frame will handle a proof load.....You want more power than a hot .357 thats what they make a .41 or a .44 for.
So this "test" if it ever happened would prove nothing.
The cylinder locked up so smooth, the trigger pull was so silky....the cylinder opened so easily and the gun shot so well, I instantly fell in love with it....
In fact, it made my 686 seem like a poorly balanced porker in comparison as it was well balanced too.
And mind you, we ain't even talking about a Python....
Then, I got a 6 inch Annaconda right after I got a six inch 629....Once again, smoother trigger pull, better fit and finish and the price was roughly the same about then.....
Needless to say, I soon had to have a Python...and a Magnum Carry.
Its my first hand experience that Smith makes (or used to) good, sturdy, reliable guns, but that they are just not as smooth most of the time as Colts.
In regards to blow ups, remember, the Python came out when factory ammo was loaded a hell of a lot hotter than it is today.
If you tested three brands of guns, Id bet a K frame smith (model 65 or 66) would blow up first, as its a smaller frame gun than the L frame or the Python.....
Thing is, who is gonna fire loads so hot they blow up a gun? Remember, even a K frame will handle a proof load.....You want more power than a hot .357 thats what they make a .41 or a .44 for.
So this "test" if it ever happened would prove nothing.
Jack Malloy
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I may be wrong here, but so far as I know, GM stopped actually making vehicles here in North America years ago, except for the Corvette, which is still made in Bowling Green Ky.
The parts are made then sent to Mexico for assembly.
The strongest .357 ever made was the early Redhawk in that caliber. I dont know about you, but I could care less about a five pound .357 revolver. Give me my K frame or Python any day.
The parts are made then sent to Mexico for assembly.
The strongest .357 ever made was the early Redhawk in that caliber. I dont know about you, but I could care less about a five pound .357 revolver. Give me my K frame or Python any day.
Colt Python
My experience with my Python is that they are so finely fitted that they require more maintenance. Myfavorite revolver is my Colt Trooper .357, same frame and action as the Python, the Trooper kept on going long after the Python quit. Specifically every 100 rounds or so I had to remove the cylinder from the Python, thoroughly clean the ejector rod with solvent. I was firing mostly
.38 WCs, 2.7 Grains of Bullseye or 158gr SWCs over 13.5 grains of 2400. I haven't compared notes with other Python owners, so perhaps mine was a little too finely fitted.
My experience with my Python is that they are so finely fitted that they require more maintenance. Myfavorite revolver is my Colt Trooper .357, same frame and action as the Python, the Trooper kept on going long after the Python quit. Specifically every 100 rounds or so I had to remove the cylinder from the Python, thoroughly clean the ejector rod with solvent. I was firing mostly
.38 WCs, 2.7 Grains of Bullseye or 158gr SWCs over 13.5 grains of 2400. I haven't compared notes with other Python owners, so perhaps mine was a little too finely fitted.
My most cherished firearm is a 6" 1970s era Blue Python my father left to me. I don't shoot it as much as my S&W Model 60 (carry pieces) or Delta Elite (1911 10mm carry piece) but there is just something about it.
As far as it being weak... Remember the vaunted S&W Model 19 Combat Magnum, may it rest in piece, was never intended to be fed a steady diet of 357 magnum rounds. Ruger on the other hand way over designs their gun. If Ruger built airplanes they would never get off the ground because of their weight. Are they durable, sure, are they pretty, not in my opinion, are they as smooth as my Python, no way.
As far as it being weak... Remember the vaunted S&W Model 19 Combat Magnum, may it rest in piece, was never intended to be fed a steady diet of 357 magnum rounds. Ruger on the other hand way over designs their gun. If Ruger built airplanes they would never get off the ground because of their weight. Are they durable, sure, are they pretty, not in my opinion, are they as smooth as my Python, no way.