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When Colt revived the Python in 2020, the first thing wheelgun people wanted to know was when a blued version was coming. This 3-inch blued model is the answer, and it might be the best-balanced Python in the lineup. The polished blued carbon steel has a deep, dark luster that photos never quite capture, set off by walnut target grips with the gold Colt medallions. It looks like a classic Python because it is one, just built with modern machining and a strengthened frame underneath.
The 3-inch barrel gives you a longer sight radius and better velocity than a snub, without the bulk of a 4.25 or 6-inch gun. At 8.5 inches overall and around 40 ounces, it carries in a good holster surprisingly well, and that full-lug vented rib barrel puts weight right where you want it to soak up .357 Magnum recoil. Run .38 Special through it at the range and it shoots downright soft. The double action pull is smooth and stage-free the way a Python should be, and the single action breaks clean for slow-fire target work.
The new-production Python isn't just a reissue. Colt reinforced the rear sight area with roughly 30 percent more steel than the originals and tuned the action with fewer parts for better durability. The red ramp front sight is user-interchangeable, the rear sight is fully adjustable for windage and elevation, and the recessed target crown protects the rifling. Details like the matte-blasted top strap to cut glare show Colt sweated the small stuff.
Whether you want a range gun, a woods companion, a nightstand revolver, or a piece of the Snake Gun legacy that will outlast you, this Python covers all of it. Six rounds of .357 Magnum in a gun this well finished never goes out of style.
Yes. Like any .357 Magnum revolver, the Python happily runs .38 Special, including +P loads. A lot of owners do most of their range time with .38s since they're cheaper and softer shooting, then load magnums when it counts.
The new finish runs a bit deeper and darker than the vintage Royal Blue, closer to black than the old mirror-blue sheen, mostly due to modern finishing processes. It's still a beautifully polished carbon steel gun. Mechanically, the new Python is stronger, with about 30 percent more steel around the rear sight and a simplified, more durable action.
It does both well. At 8.5 inches overall it's much easier to holster and carry than the 4.25 or 6-inch models, while the extra inch over a snub gives you a better sight radius and more velocity. The 40-ounce steel frame also tames .357 recoil better than lighter carry revolvers.
The rear sight is fully adjustable, so you can dial in windage and elevation for your preferred load. The red ramp front sight is user-interchangeable as well, which makes swapping to a fiber optic or other aftermarket option a simple job.
| UPC | 098289003584 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | PYTHON-BP3WTS |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | Revolver |
| Barrel Finish | Blued |
| Barrel Length | 3'' |
| Caliber/Gauge | .357 Magnum |
| Capacity | 6 |
| Color | Black |
| Length | 8.5'' |
| Magazine Included | 1 x 6-Round |
| Model | |
| Package Height | 2.5 |
| Package Width | 8.8 |
| Product Type | Double / Single Action |
| Shipping Weight | 4.45 |
| Sights | Red Ramp Front/Adjustable Rear |
| Sights Type | ADJUSTABLE |
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