Description
The Python has been called the Rolls-Royce of Colt revolvers, and this two-tone version gives the legend a personality all its own. It's a TALO exclusive that pairs a matte stainless frame and barrel with a matte blued fluted cylinder, plus blued trigger, hammer, and cylinder latch to complete the contrast. Instead of the usual walnut target stocks, Colt fitted a black Hogue rubber grip that fills the hand and takes real bite out of full-house .357 Magnum loads. It's a working gun finish on a revolver most people treat like jewelry, and that's exactly the point.
A 3 Inch Python Built for More Than the Safe
The 3 inch barrel is the sweet spot in the Python lineup. Original 3 inch Pythons were among the rarest and most sought-after versions ever made, and this length balances a usable sight radius with a package short enough to holster comfortably. At 8.5 inches overall and right around 42 ounces of steel, it settles in the hand and stays flat through recoil in a way lightweight snubbies simply can't. You still get the full-lug barrel, ventilated rib, and recessed target crown that define the Python profile.
Night Sights From the Factory
Where most Pythons ship with a red ramp front, this one wears a tritium front night sight that glows on its own, no charging or batteries needed. The rear sight is fully adjustable for windage and elevation, and the front blade is user-interchangeable with a simple setscrew, so you can swap it down the road if your needs change. That sighting setup makes this the rare Python that's genuinely set up for home defense and carry duty straight out of the box.
Modern Python, Classic Soul
Since bringing the Python back in 2020, Colt has built it from stronger stainless alloys with a redesigned action that produces a smooth double-action pull and a crisp single-action break. It handles a steady diet of magnum loads and shoots .38 Special all day for relaxed range sessions. Six rounds, all steel, and a two-tone finish that stands out in any case. This one tends not to sit on shelves long.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Colt
- Model: Python Matte Two-Tone (TALO Exclusive)
- Manufacturer Part Number: PYTHON-TTM3NS
- UPC: 098289003638
- Caliber: .357 Magnum (also fires .38 Special)
- Capacity: 6 rounds
- Action: Double Action / Single Action
- Barrel Length: 3 inches
- Overall Length: 8.5 inches
- Weight: Approximately 42 oz
- Frame Finish: Matte stainless steel
- Cylinder: Fluted, matte blued
- Front Sight: Interchangeable tritium night sight
- Rear Sight: Fully adjustable
- Grips: Hogue black rubber
What’s Included
- Colt Python two-tone revolver
- Colt hard case
- Cable lock
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the Colt Python two-tone shoot .38 Special?
Yes. Like every .357 Magnum revolver, this Python happily runs .38 Special ammo, which is a great way to keep range sessions cheap and easy on the hands. The modern Python's beefed-up frame and stainless construction are built to handle a steady diet of full-power .357 Magnum loads too, so you're covered either way.
What makes this Python different from the standard 3 inch model?
This is a TALO exclusive edition. It swaps the usual bright stainless look for a matte stainless frame contrasted with a matte blued fluted cylinder, trigger, hammer, and cylinder latch. It also comes with a Hogue black rubber grip instead of walnut stocks and a tritium front night sight in place of the standard red ramp.
Are the sights on this Colt Python replaceable or adjustable?
Both. The rear sight adjusts for windage and elevation, and the tritium front sight is user-interchangeable using a simple setscrew, so swapping blades takes just an Allen wrench. Colt front sights for the Cobra series also fit, which opens up options like orange ramp or gold bead blades down the road.
Is a 3 inch Python practical for concealed carry?
It's one of the more carry-friendly Pythons out there. The 3 inch barrel and 8.5 inch overall length holster well, and the tritium front sight and rubber grip are clearly aimed at defensive use. Keep in mind it's an all-steel gun at roughly 42 ounces, so a quality belt and holster make a big difference for all-day comfort.





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