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Few revolvers carry the reputation the Python does, and this 5-inch matte blued version brings that legacy back in carbon steel. Colt rebuilt the modern Python with stronger stainless alloys throughout the action and beefed up the frame with roughly thirty percent more steel under the rear sight, so this is not just a nostalgia piece. It is a stouter, more durable revolver than the originals, built to digest full-house .357 Magnum loads and shoot .38 Special all day when you want a lighter session at the range.
The 5-inch barrel is a smart middle ground. You get more sight radius and velocity than the 4.25-inch guns without the extra muzzle weight of a 6-inch target model, and at 10.5 inches overall it still balances naturally in the hand. The full underlug and vent rib profile give it that unmistakable Python silhouette, while the 1-in-14 twist rifling stabilizes both .357 and .38 loads consistently. Up top you get a red ramp front sight with a tritium insert paired with a fully adjustable rear, so you can dial in your preferred load and still pick up the front sight when the light drops.
Where older blued Pythons wore checkered walnut, this one comes fitted with Hogue OverMolded rubber grips. The soft rubber and finger grooves soak up magnum recoil and keep the gun planted through fast double-action strings, which makes a real difference by the end of a range day. The double/single action is what the Python is famous for, with a smooth, consistent double-action pull and a clean, crisp break in single action.
The matte blued finish gives this Python a subdued, businesslike look that hides wear better than a high polish, which suits a revolver meant to be shot. Whether it becomes your range centerpiece, a woods companion, or the Colt you finally cross off the wish list, this six-shooter delivers the goods.
Yes. Like any revolver chambered in .357 Magnum, this Python safely fires .38 Special from the same cylinder. A lot of owners run affordable .38 loads for practice and save the full-power magnum ammo for when it counts, which keeps range time cheap and recoil manageable.
The modern Python keeps the classic vent rib and full underlug profile but is built with stronger steel alloys and a simplified action with fewer parts than the originals. Colt also added about thirty percent more steel under the redesigned adjustable rear sight for a more durable frame. The result is a Python that holds up to steady magnum use better than the vintage guns.
It wears a red ramp front sight with a tritium insert for low-light visibility, paired with a fully adjustable target rear sight. That combo lets you zero the gun for your favorite load and still find the front sight quickly in dim conditions.
The 5-inch splits the difference nicely. You gain sight radius and a bit of velocity over the 4.25-inch gun, and it carries and balances easier than the 6-inch target model. For someone who wants one Python that does a little of everything, from range work to woods duty, it is a hard length to beat.
| UPC | 098289003676 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | PYTHON-BM5RNS |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | Revolver |
| Barrel Finish | Blued |
| Barrel Length | 5'' |
| Caliber/Gauge | .357 Magnum |
| Capacity | 6 |
| Color | Black |
| Length | 10.5'' |
| Magazine Included | 1 x 6-Round |
| Model | |
| Package Height | 2.8 |
| Package Width | 8.8 |
| Product Type | Double / Single Action |
| Shipping Weight | 4.65 |
| Sights | Red Ramp Front/Adjustable Rear |
| Sights Type | ADJUSTABLE |
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