The Colt Python Classic .357 Magnum 2.5-Inch Stainless Revolver, Walnut Target Grips (Colt part no. PYTHON-SP2WCTS) is a compact 2.5-inch stainless steel revolver built on the thicker Classic frame, with walnut target grips. Colt describes the Python Classic as pairing a thicker, more durable frame and a smooth, reliable trigger with a redesigned rear sight. At this length it is a revolver for concealed carry, home defense and close-range work, where a short barrel keeps it easy to handle and holster. It builds on the Snake Gun legacy that Colt revived with the modern Python, and it ships as a six-round .357 Magnum revolver.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .357 Magnum, the heavy-hitting revolver cartridge the Python was built around.
• The revolver also accepts .38 Special cartridges, which gives a milder option for practice.
• Capacity is six rounds, a full cylinder that suits both range sessions and carry.
• The barrel measures 2.5 inches, a compact length that keeps the revolver easy to carry and holster.
• The finish is stainless steel, a corrosion-resistant finish that suits a revolver that is carried and handled often.
• Grips are walnut target grips, a traditional wood panel that fills the hand.
• The action is double-action/single-action, so the revolver can be fired with a long pull or with the hammer cocked.
• The Python Classic frame is a thicker, more durable frame, which means extra strength for magnum loads.
• It uses a redesigned rear sight, which Colt reworked as part of the Classic update.

Frequently Asked Questions

What grips come on it? It comes with walnut target grips.

What cartridges does it fire? It is chambered in .357 Magnum and also accepts .38 Special cartridges.

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

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The Python name is a draw by itself, but the details of this configuration are what decide whether it suits you. We ship it from Lubbock, Texas, with insured delivery to your FFL, and you can browse the rest of our revolvers too.