The Colt Python .357 Magnum Revolver with a 6-inch stainless steel barrel and walnut grip (Colt part no. PYTHONSP6WTSSEGG) is a double and single action revolver from the line that put Colt’s name on the six-shooter. It is chambered in .357 Magnum and also accommodates .38 Special cartridges. Colt builds the Python with modern stainless steel alloys and a re-designed rear sight, with thirty percent more steel beneath the rear sight for a stronger revolver. It works equally well as a range gun, a hunting handgun and a collector’s piece.

Key Specifications

• Chambering is .357 Magnum, and Colt notes the revolver also accommodates .38 Special cartridges.
• The cylinder holds 6 rounds, the capacity of the traditional six-shooter.
• The barrel is 6 inches with a vent rib, a length that gives a long sight radius and tames recoil.
• The barrel, cylinder and frame are stainless steel, a modern alloy that resists corrosion.
• The grip is walnut with the Colt medallion, a traditional pairing for a premium revolver.
• The rear sight is adjustable and sits on a re-designed base with thirty percent more steel beneath it.
• The front sight is user-interchangeable, so the sight picture can be tailored to your preference.
• The muzzle has a recessed target crown, which protects the rifling at the muzzle.
• The action is double and single action, with an exposed hammer for deliberate single-action shots.
• A transfer bar safety keeps the hammer from striking the firing pin unless the trigger is pulled.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can the Python shoot .38 Special? Yes. Colt says the Python is chambered in .357 Magnum and also accommodates .38 Special cartridges.

How many rounds does it hold? The cylinder holds six rounds.

What is the rear sight like? It is an adjustable rear sight, re-designed by Colt with thirty percent more steel beneath it for added strength.

Buy the Colt Python .357 Magnum Revolver, 6-Inch Stainless Steel, Walnut Grip

The Python has a reputation among revolver shooters, and this stainless 6-inch version carries it forward with modern materials. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and see our other revolvers.