The python does let the user reload and resume firing a LOT faster than does the Blackhawk. It's another one of those "relative" things.
The Python (IMO) isn't the ideal defensive handgun, but 'relative' to the Blackhawk, it's measurably faster to use, especially if more than one cylinder-full is to be fired.
Picture this: you see a uniformed cop with a Python on his hip (consider Cirillo, who generally carried revolvers back in "the day"). Now picture your thoughts if you saw that same uniformed cop with a Blackhawk on his hip. Definitely have a more negative opinion of him in the second case, wouldn't you...?
The Python (IMO) isn't the ideal defensive handgun, but 'relative' to the Blackhawk, it's measurably faster to use, especially if more than one cylinder-full is to be fired.
Picture this: you see a uniformed cop with a Python on his hip (consider Cirillo, who generally carried revolvers back in "the day"). Now picture your thoughts if you saw that same uniformed cop with a Blackhawk on his hip. Definitely have a more negative opinion of him in the second case, wouldn't you...?
