Shot my first python

[psweigle]

I was at the range this evening and a fellow down the bench had this shiney big framed revolver. I pulled out the coonan and started sending brass over his way. He picked one up and came right over. He just had to shoot the coonan. Lol. I told him he had to let me shoot his python. The rest as you say is history. What an awesome double action!

[Rainier]

Woot! Always fun to shoot a new (to you) gun! If you make it to Western Washington bring your Coonan and you can shoot your second Python

[woodbutcher]

Hi psweigle.They are a sweet piece.Now,if you want to shoot some more pythons,head to Florida.They get up to 20 feet there these days.
Good luck.Have fun.Be safe.
Leo

[psweigle]

Never been to Washington, hmmmmmmm!

[psweigle]

The pythons in Florida can't possibly be as useful or as pretty as that one was!

[Rainier]

Careful coming out to Washington I know a few folks who did and just didn't bother to leave - I'm one of em Beautiful place with lots to see and hunt - plus a second Python to shoot - oh the jeopardy!

[woodbutcher]

Who said anything about pretty or useful?You said you wanted to shoot a Python.Florida has plenty to shoot.
Good luck.Have fun.Be safe.
Leo

[Rainier]

Hmmm... Maybe a trip to Florida to shoot a python with a Python? How does BBQ python taste anyway? - lots to consider

[bouncer50]

I have a Python it is a nice accurate gun. their are other gun that i have are just as accurate as my Python. The S&W L Frame. Colt Trooper is a poor man Python. Trouble with the Python they have timing problem after a lot of shooting. And finding some one who can tune them back in correctly. For the money the Colt Trooper is a better deal.

[mozeppa]

i have the lowly king cobra...but i like it!

[Rainier]

lowly king cobra

mozeppa you are funny! I suspect that lots of folks would be tickled to own a "lowly" boolit luncher like that - share some pics

[psweigle]

I would LOVE to shoot a king cobra! Never stayed anywhere in Indiana! Wonder how the coonan and I would like a trip?

[psweigle]

I've had the good fortune to be able to shoot a lot of different handguns, some rare and expensive and some so cheap it wasn't funny. I have to say that it has been a very friendly community at all the ranges I've been to.

[Grmps]

I heard that python tastes a lot like chicken

[CHeatermk3]

Snake meat makes good stir-fry and the skin makes a neat hatband.

[9.3X62AL]

I have fired Pythons, but never owned one. I do have several older V-spring Colts, both D- and I-frame, and greatly appreciate that Swiss-watch lockwork. But as mentioned above, lots of double-action firing can over time cause timing issues. I avoid rapid cycling of my old Colts in both D/A and S/A modes--that helps preserve timing.

The Colt J-frame guns--Trooper Mk III and V, King Cobras--in 357 are real sleepers. Every bit of an L-frame S&W strength-wise, with much simpler but less refined lockworks. Same story on the Colt Anacondas in 44 Mag and 45 Colt--those were Ruger-strong with very robust lockworks. Snag 'em if ya find 'em--and a few Troopers came out in 22 LR and in 22 WMR, if your tastes run to boutique items.

[Joni Lynn]

I like Pythons and still have my favorite one. I found out the hard way that if you want to keep wear to a minimum, don't cycle the action really fast as it's hard on parts (as previously mentioned) and keep the ratchet/star and the hand/pawl lubed up with a good grease that'll stay put as much as possible.

[Drm50]

S&W m27, the gun they all try to duplicate. Accuracy, strength , durability.

[Rainier]

I heard that python tastes a lot like chicken

So a lot like a California Condor?

[Andyd]

I own a Python since over 30 years and while the D/A is good, it doesn't come close to a post 1969 Korth with the roller bearing on top of the trigger.