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The Python has always been the revolver other revolvers get measured against, and the Combat Elite is Colt's answer for folks who want that pedigree in a package built for real-world carry. You get the same smooth double action and tight lockup the Python name is known for, wrapped in a 3-inch barrel that clears a holster quickly while still burning powder efficiently enough to get respectable velocity out of .357 Magnum loads. And since it also runs .38 Special, cheap practice sessions and softer-recoiling defensive loads are always on the table.
This isn't just a shorter Python. Colt added a front night sight paired with an adjustable rear, so you can dial in your load of choice and still pick up your front sight when the light goes bad. The unfluted cylinder gives it a distinctive look and adds a touch of weight right where you want it for soaking up recoil. The G10 grips wear the classic Colt medallion and are cut on the compact side, which helps the gun stay tucked in close without giving up purchase when the magnum loads start barking. A recessed target crown protects the rifling at the muzzle, a small detail that matters more than most people realize on a working gun.
Modern Pythons wear a polish that calls back to Colt's famous Ultimate Stainless finish from the 80s, and this one gleams like it. It's built on modern stainless steel alloys with a reinforced frame, so it's ready for a steady diet of full-power magnum ammo, not just safe-queen duty.
At 8.5 inches overall with six rounds of .357 on tap, this revolver hits the sweet spot between the snubbies and the full-size range guns. The weight is there to tame recoil, the sights are there for serious use, and the trigger is pure Python. Whether it rides in a holster or spends weekends punching tight groups, this one earns its keep.
Yes. Like any revolver chambered in .357 Magnum, it will safely fire .38 Special ammunition, including +P loads. That makes practice cheaper and gives you a softer-shooting option for the range or home defense while keeping full-power magnums available when you want them.
The core gun is the same, but the Combat Elite swaps the standard front sight for a night sight, wears an unfluted cylinder, and comes with compact G10 grips instead of wood. It's the same Python action and stainless build, just configured with carry and defensive use in mind rather than pure range duty.
For a 3-inch gun, yes. It weighs around 42 ounces thanks to its all-steel construction and unfluted cylinder, and that mass does a lot to soak up magnum recoil. Owners with larger hands sometimes prefer to add bigger aftermarket grips, since the factory G10s are cut short for concealment.
The rear sight is adjustable, so you can zero the gun for your preferred load. Up front you get a night sight for faster aiming in low light, which is the big upgrade over the standard Python's orange ramp front sight.
| UPC | 098289003393 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | PYTHON-SP3NS |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | Revolver |
| Barrel Finish | STAINLESS |
| Barrel Length | 3'' |
| Caliber/Gauge | .357 Magnum |
| Capacity | 6 |
| Color | Silver |
| Length | 8.5'' |
| Magazine Included | 1 x 6-Round |
| Model | |
| Package Height | 2.4 |
| Package Width | 15.6 |
| Product Type | Double / Single Action |
| Shipping Weight | 4.5 |
| Sights | Fixed Night Sights |
| Sights Type | ADJUSTABLE |
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