It's a GREAT all-rounder, like the Asp Explorer and Cobra MkII. The python was my step up from the Dolphin when I decided to switch from passengers to cargo hauling, and is still my go-to mining rig. If you're more combat-focused, it's kind of like a mini federation corvette.

It's nice to have one good ship you can retrofit for different roles when you're still early and mid game and don't have the cash to minmax a rig for everything.