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There are snake guns, and then there is the Python. Colt's flagship revolver has been the standard other double actions get measured against for decades, and this 3-inch matte blued version might be the most practical take on it yet. Instead of the polished stainless most people picture, this one wears a deep matte blued finish over carbon steel with black G10 grips, giving it a blacked-out, all-business look that stands apart on the shelf and in the holster.
The 3-inch barrel splits the difference between a snubby and a full-size target gun. You still get enough sight radius and velocity to make .357 Magnum worth shooting, but the overall length stays at 8.5 inches, which keeps it balanced and holster-friendly. At 40 ounces of solid steel, it soaks up magnum recoil far better than lightweight carry revolvers, and dropping in .38 Special turns range day into a genuinely relaxed affair. Six rounds in the fluted cylinder, a ventilated rib up top, and a recessed target crown round out the classic Python profile.
The modern Python's action is the reason people fall in love with these guns. Colt reworked the internals with a leaf spring design that pulls smooth all the way through in double action with no stacking, and the single action break is crisp and light. Up front you get a red fiber optic that grabs your eye fast in any light, and the front sight is user-interchangeable if you prefer something different. The rear sight is fully adjustable, sitting on a beefed-up frame with extra steel underneath it for added strength.
Plenty of Pythons live behind glass, but this one begs to be shot. The matte finish shrugs off handling marks better than a high polish, the G10 grips lock into your hand, and the size works for the trail, the nightstand, or a serious range session. It ships with a hard case and cable lock, ready to go to work.
Yes. Like all .357 Magnum revolvers, the Python happily runs .38 Special ammo, including +P loads. A lot of owners practice with affordable .38s and save the full-house magnums for defense or hunting duty. The 40-ounce steel frame makes .38s feel downright gentle.
This version is built from carbon steel with a matte blued finish and wears black G10 grips instead of the walnut found on stainless Pythons. It also comes with a red fiber optic front sight rather than the standard red ramp. Mechanically it shares the same modern Python action, adjustable rear sight, and 6-round cylinder.
It works well for belt carry if you don't mind the weight. The 3-inch barrel and 8.5-inch overall length keep it compact enough to conceal with a good holster, and the heft tames .357 Magnum recoil better than lightweight snubbies. It's a popular pick for woods carry and home defense too.
Yes, the front sight is user-interchangeable, so you can swap the factory red fiber optic for a different Python-pattern front sight if you prefer. The rear sight is fully adjustable for windage and elevation, so dialing in your preferred load is simple.
| UPC | 098289003652 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | PYTHON-BM3FO |
| 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 | 2.8 |
| Package Width | 8.8 |
| Product Type | Double / Single Action |
| Shipping Weight | 4.5 |
| Sights | Red Fiber Op/Adjustable Rear |
| Sights Type | ADJUSTABLE |
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