new python accuracy

[rockquarry]

I recently purchased a new 6" stainless Python. Having fired only about 150 rounds through it, it seems to be at least as accurate as my Model 27 6" that I bought new in 1975. It may be more accurate than my other .357s, but I doubt I'll do a side-by-side accuracy comparison.

The new Python easily outshoots the two 1970s Pythons I had for many years and sold recently. All my shooting with the new gun has been single-action Bullseye style at 25 yards using my own conventionally lubed cast bullets (H&G #51 160 grain SWC and the Lyman #358156 and #2400 powder in .357 and the H&G #51 and Bullseye powder in .38 Special).

I've tried no factory ammo or any plated, painted, coated, or jacketed bullets. I have not measured the single-action trigger pull weight, but it's fine, not the sorry trigger many have claimed. I don't know about the double-action pull.

I replaced the front sight blade with a Harrison .230" blade. With the factory ramp front blade, my gun was shooting about 6"-8" high at 25 yards. The allen screw that holds the blade in place will loosen and should probably be LocTited in place - at least on my gun.

My Python isn't perfect but still a great gun that I'll shoot a lot.

 

[smithra_66]

Yep they are good guns.

The rear sight and single action trigger do suck, though, and the grips aren't great.

I still prefer the classic V-spring action models, but the new one is a good shooter and beater and I would prefer it over modern Smiths with the trigger lock (not old Smiths!).

 

[Yendor357]

Rocky measure that SA trigger for me. I’ll bet it’s 6+ pounds; Mine were.

If you’re happy with that trigger, I’m happy for ya. Maybe they’re better now.

My 4 inch 686, and my 4 inch Python are both capable of 1.5 inch, 5 shots at 25 yards. I can’t do that every time, but I’ve done it numerous times, on a good day. I love them both! The 686 has a longer cylinder that accommodates the 173 Lyman /Kieth bullet in magnum cases. Those are too long for the Python…..bummer.

 

[CajunBass]

I like all three of mine. I don't use the SA, so that doesn't matter to me (6-6.5 on all three). I can't measure the DA, my scale only goes to 8 pounds, but I just think of them as "very good." I've never touched the sights. They're all three just as they came out of the box and seem to work just fine for me with my 38 wadcutter loads at the indoor range. I shoot a few magnums from time to time just so I can say I have. I think I would prefer a smooth face trigger, but it's not really a big deal at the range.

I've got a 686-6 that is pretty much a brother from another mother. I think the Pythons look better, but I can't say they shoot any better. Or worse really. Or if one or the other is "better" I can't tell it.

 

[stansdds]

Today's CNC machined revolvers and pistols should be more consistent in terms of tolerances and tolerance stacking. So accuracy should also follow in the sense that CNC made handguns are more consistent than older handguns which required either much hand fitting or tolerances that were sufficiently generous to allow simple mass production techniques.

 

[ladder13]

I sold one 40yo Python and bought two new Pythons with the money and a few dollars left over, and would do it again.

 

[Breakaway500]

I'm pretty bedazzled by the new Pythons. The double action trigger pull sets it apart from my "other" revolvers and because of it,my accuracy is better.