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.357 Mag Colt Python

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The Python was built on a Colt frame (not the Trooper III) that was actually a .38 SPL. Of course, lots of the 1930 and 1940 .38 style revolvers had larger frames; the SW 19 was remarkable because it was smaller than had been available.

And BTW, not all Pythons are .357 Mags. A few were .38 SPL target guns, that why they have the famous \'holes'in their top rail. Colt wanted to give the barrel more weight, and then realized they gave it too much.

I had what was known as a \'fitting room'Python. Kind of like a SW from their custom shop in the present day. There was a mark of the initials of the gunsmith who made the revolver.

My Python started to spit lead about every 1,000 to 1,500 rounds, and I used lighter handloads. It was a hassle to send back for re-timing, but it felt great to shoot.

I traded it in a New York minute after I saw my first SW 29.
 
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