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Few revolvers turn heads like a blued Python. Colt brought this one back by popular demand, and it is easy to see why people asked. The forged carbon steel frame wears a deep polished blue with a matte top strap to cut glare, the signature vent rib barrel is right where it belongs, and the walnut target stocks carry the gold Colt medallions that have marked snake guns for generations. Chambered in .357 Magnum, it also runs .38 Special all day, which makes range sessions a lot more pleasant on the wallet and the wrists.
This is not just a reissue of the old gun. Colt redesigned the rear sight area with roughly thirty percent more steel beneath the adjustable target sight, giving the new Python a stronger frame built to handle a steady diet of magnum loads. The action got reworked too, with a smoother, more consistent double action pull and a crisp single action break that makes precise shots feel almost easy. A recessed target crown protects the rifling, and the front sight is user replaceable if you ever want to swap it out.
At 42 ounces with a 9.75 inch overall length, the 4.25 inch barrel gives you a revolver that balances beautifully in the hand. It is long enough to get real velocity out of .357 Magnum and steady the sights for accurate work at distance, but compact enough to wear comfortably in a field or woods holster. That weight also soaks up recoil, so full power magnum loads stay manageable and .38s feel downright gentle.
The Python earned its reputation as the king of double action revolvers decades ago, and this blued version is the configuration most people picture when they hear the name. Whether it spends its time punching tight groups at the range, riding along on hikes, or sitting in the safe as the centerpiece of a collection, this is one of those guns you end up handing down rather than trading off.
Yes. Like any revolver chambered in .357 Magnum, the Python handles .38 Special just fine, including +P loads. Many owners run .38s for cheaper, softer shooting practice and save the full house magnums for when it counts. At 42 ounces, this gun makes .38 Special feel like almost nothing.
Colt strengthened the design with about thirty percent more steel under the rear adjustable sight and simplified the internals for a more durable, consistent action. You still get the vent rib barrel, polished blue finish, and walnut grips with gold medallions, but the new gun is built to hold up better to heavy magnum use than the classics ever did.
It is. Colt designed the new Python with a user-interchangeable front sight, so you can swap it for a different style if the factory setup is not your preference. The rear sight is a fully adjustable target unit, so getting dialed in for your preferred load is quick work.
It genuinely does both well, which is why this barrel length is so popular. It is compact enough for a belt holster on hunts or hikes, and the sight radius and 42 ounce heft make it a very accurate, soft shooting range gun. If you only own one Python, this is the length most people land on.
| UPC | 098289003461 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | PYTHON-BP4WTS |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | Revolver |
| Barrel Finish | MATTE BLACK |
| Barrel Length | 4.25'' |
| Caliber/Gauge | .357 Magnum |
| Capacity | 6 |
| Color | Blue |
| Length | 11.5'' |
| Model | |
| Package Height | 2.7 |
| Package Width | 8.6 |
| Product Type | Double / Single Action |
| Shipping Weight | 4.8 |
| Sights | Fiber Optic Front/Adj Rear |
| Sights Type | ADJUSTABLE |
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