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The Colt Python 357 Mag/38 Special revolver is a reborn classic built for shooters who demand precision, craftsmanship, and reliability in a medium-frame wheelgun. With its 5-inch vented rib barrel, adjustable target sights, and forged carbon steel construction, this 6-shot revolver serves hunters, sport shooters, and serious handgunners looking for a versatile platform that handles both full-power magnums and standard .38 loads with equal confidence.
The Python's redesigned rear sight incorporates 30% more steel than the original, delivering a stronger sight base and more robust shooting experience—critical when you're pushing heavy loads or shooting at distance. The rear sight adjusts for windage and elevation, letting you dial in precise zero whether you're working at the bench or in the field. A user-interchangeable red ramp front sight keeps you flexible if conditions or duty demands change. The one-piece full-lug vented rib barrel wears a recessed target crown, a feature that protects accuracy and speaks to Colt's focus on performance.
Construction is straightforward and proven: forged carbon steel frame with a polished blued finish, matte surface on the top rib to reduce glint, and a fluted 6-round cylinder chambered for both 357 Magnum and 38 Special. Walnut target grips with a gold Colt medallion offer a comfortable, classic feel, while the exposed hammer gives you the control of traditional double and single-action trigger options. Trigger pull runs 7–9.5 pounds in double-action, smooth and predictable for deliberate shooting. At 43 ounces unloaded, it's substantial enough for recoil management but still pointable for extended range sessions.
This is a revolver built to last generations and to reward careful shooting with genuine accuracy. Whether you're zeroing in on distant paper or keeping a proven wheelgun handy for field work, the Colt Python brings precision engineering and legendary Colt reliability to the table.
| Caliber | 357 Magnum / 38 Special |
| Barrel Length | 5 inches (127 mm) |
| Overall Length | 10.5 inches (267 mm) |
| Overall Height | 5.5 inches (140 mm) |
| Overall Width | 1.55 inches (39 mm) |
| Capacity | 6 rounds |
| Unloaded Weight | 43 oz (1219 g) |
| Frame Material | Forged carbon steel |
| Finish | Polished blued with matte top rib |
| Barrel Rifling | 6 groove, 1:14 LH twist |
| Front Sight | Red ramp (interchangeable) |
| Rear Sight | Adjustable target sight (windage and elevation) |
| Trigger Action | Double and single-action |
| Double-Action Trigger Pull | 7–9.5 lbs (31–42 N) |
| Grip | Walnut target grips with gold Colt medallion |
Yes. The Python's fluted 6-round cylinder is chambered for 357 Magnum but also safely accommodates standard 38 Special cartridges, giving you flexibility to shoot either round in the same gun.
Yes. The rear sight adjusts for both windage and elevation, and the front sight is a user-interchangeable red ramp, so you can dial in your zero or swap components to suit your setup or preferences.
The Python features both double and single-action capability with an exposed hammer. In double-action, the trigger pull ranges 7–9.5 pounds—smooth and controlled for deliberate, accurate shooting. Single-action is also available for lighter, more precise trigger breaks.
Yes. The Python uses a one-piece full-lug vented rib barrel with a recessed target crown, features that protect barrel integrity and support tight groups at distance.
SKU: 198466998 • Weight: 4.56oz
Availability: In Stock
The Colt Python 357 Mag/38 Special revolver is a reborn classic built for shooters who demand precision, craftsmanship, and reliability in a medium-frame wheelgun. With its 5-inch vented rib barrel, adjustable target sights, and forged carbon steel construction, this 6-shot revolver serves hunters, sport shooters, and serious handgunners looking for a versatile platform that handles both full-power magnums and standard .38 loads with equal confidence.
The Python's redesigned rear sight incorporates 30% more steel than the original, delivering a stronger sight base and more robust shooting experience—critical when you're pushing heavy loads or shooting at distance. The rear sight adjusts for windage and elevation, letting you dial in precise zero whether you're working at the bench or in the field. A user-interchangeable red ramp front sight keeps you flexible if conditions or duty demands change. The one-piece full-lug vented rib barrel wears a recessed target crown, a feature that protects accuracy and speaks to Colt's focus on performance.
Construction is straightforward and proven: forged carbon steel frame with a polished blued finish, matte surface on the top rib to reduce glint, and a fluted 6-round cylinder chambered for both 357 Magnum and 38 Special. Walnut target grips with a gold Colt medallion offer a comfortable, classic feel, while the exposed hammer gives you the control of traditional double and single-action trigger options. Trigger pull runs 7–9.5 pounds in double-action, smooth and predictable for deliberate shooting. At 43 ounces unloaded, it's substantial enough for recoil management but still pointable for extended range sessions.
This is a revolver built to last generations and to reward careful shooting with genuine accuracy. Whether you're zeroing in on distant paper or keeping a proven wheelgun handy for field work, the Colt Python brings precision engineering and legendary Colt reliability to the table.
| Caliber | 357 Magnum / 38 Special |
| Barrel Length | 5 inches (127 mm) |
| Overall Length | 10.5 inches (267 mm) |
| Overall Height | 5.5 inches (140 mm) |
| Overall Width | 1.55 inches (39 mm) |
| Capacity | 6 rounds |
| Unloaded Weight | 43 oz (1219 g) |
| Frame Material | Forged carbon steel |
| Finish | Polished blued with matte top rib |
| Barrel Rifling | 6 groove, 1:14 LH twist |
| Front Sight | Red ramp (interchangeable) |
| Rear Sight | Adjustable target sight (windage and elevation) |
| Trigger Action | Double and single-action |
| Double-Action Trigger Pull | 7–9.5 lbs (31–42 N) |
| Grip | Walnut target grips with gold Colt medallion |
Yes. The Python's fluted 6-round cylinder is chambered for 357 Magnum but also safely accommodates standard 38 Special cartridges, giving you flexibility to shoot either round in the same gun.
Yes. The rear sight adjusts for both windage and elevation, and the front sight is a user-interchangeable red ramp, so you can dial in your zero or swap components to suit your setup or preferences.
The Python features both double and single-action capability with an exposed hammer. In double-action, the trigger pull ranges 7–9.5 pounds—smooth and controlled for deliberate, accurate shooting. Single-action is also available for lighter, more precise trigger breaks.
Yes. The Python uses a one-piece full-lug vented rib barrel with a recessed target crown, features that protect barrel integrity and support tight groups at distance.
SKU: 198466998 • Weight: 4.56oz