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Few revolvers carry the reputation the Python does, and this 4.25 inch stainless version is the sweet spot of the whole lineup. Long enough to get real velocity and a usable sight radius out of .357 Magnum, short enough to wear on your hip all day, it splits the difference between the range gun and the woods gun without giving up much of either. And since it happily digests .38 Special, cheap practice sessions are always on the table.
When Colt brought the Python back in 2020, they did more than dust off old blueprints. The frame is machined from modern American forged stainless steel with roughly 30 percent more material under the rear sight, which was one of the few weak points on the originals when fed a steady diet of magnums. The lockwork was simplified and the old V mainspring got reworked, so the double action pull stays smooth all the way through instead of stacking at the end. Single action breaks crisp at around 3.5 pounds. Combine that with the famous tight Colt cylinder lockup and this thing shoots like a target gun straight out of the box.
The semi-bright stainless finish over that full underlug and vent rib barrel is unmistakable from across the room. Walnut target grips with the Colt medallion give it warmth and a hand-filling feel, while the red ramp front sight pairs with a fully adjustable target rear so you can dial in your preferred load. The front sight is user interchangeable if you want to swap in a fiber optic or brass bead later, and a recessed target crown protects the muzzle and keeps accuracy consistent.
At 42 ounces of all steel, recoil with magnum loads is very manageable and .38s feel like a rimfire by comparison. That weight is your friend on long range days. Whether this is your first wheelgun or the one you have been promising yourself for years, the Python earns its spot in the safe and then rarely stays there.
Yes. Like any .357 Magnum revolver, the Python safely fires .38 Special from the same cylinder, including +P loads. Plenty of owners run .38s for affordable, soft-shooting practice and save the magnums for the field or defense duty.
The reintroduced Python is built from stronger modern stainless steel with about 30 percent more material beneath the rear sight, an area that could loosen up on vintage guns under heavy magnum use. Colt also simplified the internal lockwork and redesigned the mainspring to eliminate the trigger stacking older Pythons were known for. The result keeps the classic look while holding up better to a steady diet of full-power .357.
Yes, the front sight is user interchangeable, so swapping to a fiber optic or brass bead is a simple job. The rear sight is a fully adjustable target unit, letting you fine-tune windage and elevation for whatever load you settle on.
It does both well. The 4.25 inch barrel gives you a solid sight radius and good velocity for range work and woods use, while staying compact enough for a belt holster. At 42 ounces it is no lightweight, but that heft is exactly what tames .357 Magnum recoil and helps you shoot it accurately.
| UPC | 098289003287 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | PYTHON-SP4WTS |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | Revolver |
| Barrel Finish | STAINLESS |
| Barrel Length | 4.25'' |
| Caliber/Gauge | .357 Magnum |
| Capacity | 6 |
| Color | Silver |
| Length | 9.75'' |
| Magazine Included | Cylinder |
| Model | |
| Package Height | 2.7 |
| Package Width | 8.3 |
| Product Type | Double / Single Action |
| Shipping Weight | 4.6 |
| Sights | Blade Front/Adjustable Rear |
| Sights Type | ADJUSTABLE |
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