My Colt Python is also a keeper. The action is smooth as a knife through melted butter.
And horse drawn carriages and Model T’s are transportation too.
However, if that is all you have, it can work.
After I am satisfied that I can put every one on target and most in the bull, I'll go shoot'em up.
At real close range, 10-15 feet, OK, point and pull and you will hit the perp {somewhere} most of the time.
You MUST PRACTICE or you will not be able to think correctly when under stress.
It doesn't matter if it is single/double action, semi-auto or single shot, if you panic, things will go badly.
Please, practice shooting your guns that you bought for you and your family's defense.
I think it was Skeeter Skelton who pointed out that the muzzle rise of a large calibre handgun obviates the double action. Cocking with the support hand keeps the shootin’ hand high on the grip for accuracy. Who can shoot a double action 44 magnum any faster than a single action using that technique? Certainly not me! I suppose the dynamic would be the same with 45 Long Colt.
I offer this article, about Skeeter and his 44 specials from revolver guy:
https://revolverguy.com/revolverguy-tribute-skeeter-skelton/
Before my canoe overturned, I had a Dan Wesson .357 Mag double action that I could point with like it was a second index finger. But even that didn’t fit my hand like my dad’s old SAA. There isn’t a prettier pistol made.
Too bad Colt doesn’t make them anymore. They would sell all they could make.
Mmmm...they won't be covering up THAT piece of history. The Injuns used very part of the Buffalo; the Troopers left them to rot.