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There are revolvers, and then there is the Python. Colt brought its most famous Snake Gun back with modern stainless steel alloys and a beefed-up design, and this 8-inch version takes everything people love about the platform and stretches it out for maximum reach. The longer barrel adds a serious sight radius and squeezes extra velocity out of the .357 Magnum cartridge, which is exactly what you want for handgun hunting, silhouette matches, or just ringing steel way out past where most wheelguns feel comfortable.
This is not just a reissue. Colt reworked the design with 30 percent more steel beneath the adjustable rear target sight, so the frame holds up to a steady diet of full-house magnum loads. The 8-inch vent rib barrel wears a recessed target crown to protect the rifling, and the 1:14 twist stabilizes a wide range of bullet weights. Up front you get a red ramp sight that is user interchangeable, paired with a rear sight adjustable for windage and elevation. Dialing in your favorite hunting load takes minutes, not guesswork.
Run it in double action and the pull is smooth and consistent all the way through. Cock the hammer and the single action break is crisp and clean, the kind of trigger that makes long-range revolver shooting feel almost unfair. The checkered walnut target grips with the Colt medallion fill the hand nicely, and at around 46 ounces the Python soaks up magnum recoil so you can focus on the front sight instead of bracing for the next shot. It also runs .38 Special, which makes for relaxed, inexpensive range days.
The semi-bright stainless finish resists the elements and looks fantastic doing it. Whether you are chasing whitetail with a wheelgun, punching tight groups at the range, or adding a modern classic to the collection, this is one of those guns you end up shooting more than you planned and showing off every chance you get.
Yes. Like all .357 Magnum revolvers, the Python happily runs .38 Special ammo in the same cylinder. That makes it easy to practice with softer-shooting, lower-cost .38s and save the full-power magnum loads for hunting or when you want the extra punch.
It is one of the better factory options out there for it. The long barrel wrings more velocity out of .357 Magnum loads and gives you a generous sight radius, while the adjustable rear sight lets you zero for your specific hunting load. At around 46 ounces it also tames recoil for quick, accurate follow-up shots.
Colt kept the classic looks and the famously smooth action but built the new version from modern stainless steel alloys with 30 percent more steel under the rear sight. That makes it stronger and better suited to a steady diet of magnum ammo than the vintage guns. Most folks who shoot both agree the new production holds its own while being a gun you can shoot regularly without worrying about collector value.
Yes, the red ramp front sight is user interchangeable, so you can swap in a fiber optic or different sight profile if you prefer. The rear target sight is also fully adjustable for windage and elevation, which makes dialing in different bullet weights straightforward.
| UPC | 098289003409 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | PYTHON-SP8WTS |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | Revolver |
| Barrel Finish | STAINLESS |
| Barrel Length | 8" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .357 Magnum |
| Capacity | 6 |
| Color | Silver |
| Length | 15.2000 |
| Magazine Included | 1 x 6-Round |
| Model | |
| Package Height | 2.7 |
| Package Width | 8.5 |
| Product Type | Double / Single Action |
| Shipping Weight | 5.3 |
| Sights | Blade Front/Adjustable Rear |
| Sights Type | ADJUSTABLE |
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