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There are revolvers, and then there is the Python. Colt's snake gun has been the standard other double actions get measured against for decades, and this 2.5 inch stainless version brings all that pedigree down to a size you can realistically carry or stash as a trail gun. It is chambered in .357 Magnum and shoots .38 Special just as well, which means you can train affordably and load up with full-power magnums when it counts.
The modern Python is built from stronger stainless steel alloys than the originals, with roughly thirty percent more steel under the rear sight where the older frames needed it most. Colt also reworked the internals, simplifying the lockwork and redesigning the mainspring to smooth out the trigger pull through the entire stroke. The result is that famous glass-smooth double action feel with a gun that holds up to a steady diet of magnum loads. A recessed target crown protects the rifling at the muzzle, and the front sight is user-interchangeable if you ever want to swap it out.
The matte bead-blasted stainless finish shrugs off weather and holster wear without demanding babying, and the black Hogue rubber grips soak up recoil in a way the classic wood stocks never did. That matters on a 2.5 inch magnum. Recoil with full-house .357 stays manageable thanks to the all-steel frame, and the fully adjustable rear sight with red ramp front gets you on target fast whether you are punching paper or keeping it bedside.
Six rounds of .357 Magnum in a gun with this trigger, this fit, and this name is a hard combination to argue with. It is equally at home riding in a holster, sitting in a nightstand, or drawing a crowd at the range. Some guns are tools and some are heirlooms. This one manages to be both.
Yes. Any .357 Magnum revolver, including this Python, will safely fire .38 Special since it is essentially a shorter version of the same cartridge. A lot of owners run .38s for cheaper, softer-shooting range sessions and save the magnums for defensive or field use.
It is one of the more popular snub-nose magnums out there for carry. The short barrel keeps it holster-friendly, while the all-steel frame and Hogue rubber grips tame .357 recoil far better than lightweight snubs. It is heavier than an alloy or polymer carry gun, so a quality belt and holster make a real difference.
The reintroduced Python keeps the classic looks and smooth double-action trigger but is built from stronger stainless steel, with about thirty percent more steel in the frame under the rear sight. Colt also simplified the internal lockwork and redesigned the mainspring, so the new guns hold up better to heavy magnum use than the originals did.
Yes, the front sight is user-interchangeable. This model ships with a red ramp front paired with a fully adjustable rear sight, and swapping in an aftermarket front sight like a fiber optic or night sight is a quick job with the right blade.
| UPC | 098289003539 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | PYTHON-SM2RTS |
| Action | |
| Barrel Finish | STAINLESS |
| Barrel Length | 2.5" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .357 Magnum |
| Capacity | 6 |
| Color | Silver |
| Length | 15.1000 |
| Model | |
| Shipping Weight | 4.7 |
| Sights | Adjustable Sights |
| Sights Type | ADJUSTABLE |
| ATF Type | Revolver |
| Magazine Included | 1 x 6-Round |
| Package Height | 3.0 |
| Package Width | 9.0 |
| Product Type | Revolver |
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