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Revolver fans spent years asking Colt for a blued Python with a short barrel, and this is the answer. The Python .357 Mag with a 2.5-inch matte blued barrel takes everything people love about the modern Python lineup and packs it into an 8-inch overall package that works for carry, home defense, or just scratching that snake gun itch. The forged carbon steel frame carries roughly 30 percent more steel under the rear sight than the originals, so this wheelgun is built to eat full-house magnum loads without complaint. And since it's chambered in .357 Magnum, you can run softer .38 Special through it all day at the range.
The matte blued finish gives this one a working-gun character compared to the high-polish stainless versions, and it pairs nicely with the walnut grip panels and gold Colt medallions. You still get the signature ventilated rib and full underlug on the one-piece barrel, plus a recessed target crown protecting the muzzle. The sights are a real standout for a snub: a red ramp front up top with a fully adjustable rear, so you can dial in your point of impact for your preferred load instead of living with fixed sights like most short-barrel revolvers.
At around 39 ounces of solid steel, this Python soaks up magnum recoil far better than the lightweight snubbies most people picture when they think short-barrel .357. The trigger is where the Python earns its reputation. The leaf spring action gives you a smooth, non-stacking double action pull and a crisp single action break that makes this gun genuinely fun to shoot well. The fluted six-round cylinder gives you one more shot than the typical five-round snub, which is a nice bonus in a defensive revolver.
Whether you're a collector who has been waiting on a blued short Python, a revolver shooter who wants a do-it-all .357, or someone looking for a carry gun with real heirloom quality, this one checks the boxes and looks great doing it.
Yes. Like any .357 Magnum revolver, the Python happily runs .38 Special ammunition, including +P loads. A lot of owners practice with cheaper, softer-shooting .38s and load .357 Magnum for carry or home defense. The heavy all-steel frame makes even full magnum loads manageable.
It can be carried, but keep in mind this is an all-steel gun weighing around 39 ounces, so a quality belt and holster are a must. The short barrel and rounded profile make it much easier to conceal than the 4 or 6-inch Pythons. Plenty of folks carry it happily, while others treat it as a range and nightstand gun.
The modern Python keeps the classic looks, vent rib, and walnut grips, but it's built with updated manufacturing and a stronger frame that has roughly 30 percent more steel under the rear sight. The redesigned leaf spring action gives a smooth double action pull that doesn't stack the way the originals did. Most reviewers consider the new production guns tougher and more shootable than the classics.
Yes, the rear sight is fully adjustable for windage and elevation, which is a rare feature on a 2.5-inch revolver. The front is a red ramp that's quick to pick up, and it's user-interchangeable if you want to swap it later. That combination lets you zero the gun for your specific carry or range load.
| UPC | 098289003669 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | PYTHON-BM2WTS |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | Revolver |
| Barrel Finish | Blued |
| Barrel Length | 2.5" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .357 Magnum |
| Capacity | 6 |
| Color | Black |
| Length | 15.2000 |
| Magazine Included | 1 x 6-Round |
| Model | |
| Package Height | 2.8 |
| Package Width | 8.8 |
| Product Type | Double / Single Action |
| Shipping Weight | 4.15 |
| Sights | Red Ramp Front/Adjustable Rear |
| Sights Type | ADJUSTABLE |
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