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There is something about a blued Python that stainless just can't touch. This version of Colt's most famous snake gun pairs a deep blued carbon steel frame with walnut grip panels and gold Colt medallions, then trims the signature vent rib barrel down to 2.5 inches. The result is a wheelgun that looks like it walked out of a 1970s detective bureau but shoots like the modern revolver it is.
Since bringing the Python back, Colt has quietly improved the design in ways old-school fans appreciate. The rear sight area carries roughly 30 percent more steel than the originals, giving the frame extra rigidity where target sights used to be a weak point. The old V-spring got reworked into a leaf spring design that smooths out the trigger stacking vintage Pythons were known for, so the double action pull rolls through clean while the single action breaks light and crisp. You still get a fully adjustable rear sight paired with a red ramp front, and the front sight is user replaceable if you want to swap in something like a fiber optic or night sight down the road.
The six-shot cylinder handles full-power .357 Magnum without complaint, and it digests .38 Special for relaxed range days or lighter practice sessions. At around 39 ounces of solid steel, this snub soaks up magnum recoil far better than the lightweight carry revolvers most folks are used to, and the full underlug barrel with recessed target crown keeps it shooting straight. Overall length comes in right around 8 inches, so it carries and handles like a proper compact.
This one appeals to two crowds: collectors who want the classic blued-and-walnut look in a barrel length that has always been sought after, and revolver fans who want a serious .357 they can shoot, carry, and hand down. Either way, it is one of those guns that gets passed around the counter every time it comes out of the case.
Yes. Like any .357 Magnum revolver, the Python happily runs .38 Special ammunition, including +P loads. A lot of owners practice with affordable .38s and save the full-house magnums for carry or the occasional range session. It makes an expensive-to-feed caliber a lot more practical.
The modern Python keeps the classic looks but improves the guts. Colt added about 30 percent more steel under the adjustable rear sight for a stronger frame and swapped the old V-spring for a leaf spring design that removes the trigger stacking the originals had. You get vintage Python character with better durability under steady magnum use.
It works well for both. The short barrel and 8-inch overall length make it manageable in a good belt holster, and its 39 ounces of steel tames .357 recoil better than lightweight snubbies. It is heavier than an airweight carry revolver, but plenty of folks find the shootability worth the extra weight.
Yes, the front sight is user replaceable by design. The factory red ramp is easy to pick up, but if you prefer a fiber optic or night sight, swapping one in is a simple job. The rear sight is fully adjustable for windage and elevation, so you can dial in your preferred load precisely.
| UPC | 098289003577 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | PYTHON-BP2WTS |
| Action | |
| Barrel Finish | Blued |
| Barrel Length | 2.5" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .357 Magnum |
| Capacity | 6 |
| Color | Black |
| Length | 15.2500 |
| Model | |
| Product Type | Double / Single Action |
| Sights | Blade Front/Adjustable Rear |
| Sights Type | ADJUSTABLE |
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