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There are revolvers, and then there are Pythons. Colt brought its most famous snake gun back with modern stainless steel alloys and some smart engineering updates, and this 3-inch version might be the sweet spot of the whole lineup. It carries easier than the 4.25 and 6 inch models but still gives you a real sight radius, a full grip, and enough weight up front to keep .357 Magnum loads manageable. At 8.5 inches overall and around 42 ounces, it balances beautifully in the hand.
The current production Python is not just a nostalgia play. Colt reinforced the frame with roughly 30 percent more steel under the rear sight compared to the original, so it stands up to steady magnum use. The one-piece barrel keeps the classic ventilated rib and full underlug profile that made the Python instantly recognizable, plus a recessed target crown to protect the rifling. Up top you get an adjustable rear sight paired with a user-interchangeable front blade, so dialing in your preferred load or swapping the front sight is simple. The semi-bright stainless finish is polished to that signature Python glow, and the checkered walnut target grips with the gold Colt medallion finish the look properly.
The double action pull is smooth through the whole stroke, and the single action break is light and crisp, which is a big part of why these guns have such a loyal following. Chambered in .357 Magnum, it also shoots .38 Special, so you can train with soft-shooting wadcutters and load up magnums when it counts. The six-round cylinder locks up tight the way a Colt should.
Whether this ends up riding in a holster, working ranch duty, or living in the safe next to your other blued and stainless classics, the 3-inch Python earns its spot. It is one of those guns that gets handed down, not traded in.
Yes. Since it's chambered in .357 Magnum, the Python safely handles .38 Special as well, including +P loads. A lot of owners do most of their range time with affordable .38s and save the magnums for carry or field use. The gun's weight makes .38 Special feel like almost nothing.
The current Python is built from stronger modern stainless steel alloys, with about 30 percent more steel under the rear sight where original frames were more vulnerable. The trigger mechanism was also simplified with fewer parts for better durability. It keeps the classic vent rib barrel, full underlug, and walnut grips, so the character is all still there.
The 3-inch model is the most practical of the bunch if carry or all-day holster wear is part of the plan. You give up a little sight radius and velocity versus the longer barrels, but you gain a quicker, handier package that still soaks up .357 recoil thanks to its steel frame. For a do-it-all Python, it's tough to beat.
Yes, the front sight is user-interchangeable, so you can swap the factory blade for a fiber optic, night sight, or different color option. The rear sight is fully adjustable for windage and elevation, which makes it easy to zero for your preferred load.
| UPC | 098289003355 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | PYTHON-SP3WTS |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | Revolver |
| Barrel Finish | STAINLESS |
| Barrel Length | 3" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .357 Magnum |
| Capacity | 6 |
| Color | Silver |
| Length | 8.5'' |
| Model | |
| Package Height | 2.9 |
| Package Width | 8.5 |
| Product Type | Double / Single Action |
| Shipping Weight | 4.3 |
| Sights | Blade Front/Adjustable Rear |
| Sights Type | ADJUSTABLE |
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