# Colt Python .357 Magnum 2.5in Matte Blued Walnut Grips

**Brand:** Colt
**Category:** Single/Double Action Revolvers
**Caliber:** .357 Magnum

## Specifications

- **Caliber:** .357 Magnum
- **Barrel Length:** 2.5"
- **UPC:** 098289003669
- **SKU:** UC1jHmdqn

## Description

The Colt Python is a double-action/single-action revolver chambered in .357 Magnum and .38 Special. It has a 2.5-inch vent rib barrel and holds 6 rounds. The finish is matte blued with walnut grips.

### Key Specifications
- **Brand**: Colt
- **Model**: Python
- **Caliber**: .357 Magnum / .38 Special
- **Action**: DA/SA
- **Capacity**: 6 Rounds
- **Barrel Length**: 2.5"
- **Color/Finish**: Matte Blued

### Detailed Features
- Double-action/single-action trigger
- 2.5-inch vent rib barrel, matte blued finish
- 6-round cylinder
- Walnut grips
- Chambered in .357 Magnum, accepts .38 Special

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Q: What caliber is the Colt Python with the 2.5-inch barrel?**

A: This Python is chambered in .357 Magnum and also accepts .38 Special.

**Q: Who makes the Python?**

A: The Python is made by Colt.

**Q: What type of firearm is the Colt Python?**

A: It is a single/double action revolver with a DA/SA trigger.

**Q: How many rounds does this Colt Python hold?**

A: The cylinder holds 6 rounds.

**Q: What is the barrel length of this Colt Python?**

A: This variant has a 2.5-inch vent rib barrel in a matte blued finish.

**Q: What grips does this Colt Python come with?**

A: It comes with walnut grips.

**Q: Where can I buy the Colt Python?**

A: Compare current vendor offers on this page.

## What Reviewers Say

*Quoted verbatim from YouTube reviews. Each link opens the video at the moment quoted.*

> If I had a complaint about the ult mount grips would be the thinness of it cuz they are fairly thin.
>
> — [BATJAC J.W](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cg7NqAc_xUo&t=47s)

> It feels a little squishy and weird and I honestly don't love the double action.
>
> — [Honest Outlaw](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EmctnK9Sof8&t=573s)

> The slickness of the action I mean look at that just is just look at that like just like butter amazing amazing.
>
> — [BATJAC J.W](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cg7NqAc_xUo&t=143s)

> They did a bang up job on these things um this was not a let down.
>
> — [BATJAC J.W](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cg7NqAc_xUo&t=100s)

> They had a couple hiccups in the beginning but boy they ironed everything out now.
>
> — [BATJAC J.W](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cg7NqAc_xUo&t=105s)

## What Customers Say

*AI-generated insights from customer reviews*

Owners of the 2.5-inch Python tend to focus on concealability and quick handling. The short barrel makes the revolver compact relative to the longer Python variants, and owners who carry it appreciate how it balances in hand despite the overall weight of the platform.

The DA/SA trigger gets the same comments as other Python variants, with most owners finding it smooth enough for practical use. The walnut grips on this compact version draw more mixed opinions, as some find them comfortable while others note a rubber option would manage recoil better at the shorter barrel length with full-power .357 loads.

The 2.5-inch Python is a niche choice. Owners who went this route typically wanted the Python platform in a more packable size and accepted the trade-offs in sight radius and muzzle velocity. The matte blued finish suits the practical lean of this configuration better than high-polish blue would.

## Pricing

**13 offers available**

| Vendor | Price |
|--------|-------|
| Gritrsports Com | $1099.99 |
| Buds Gun Shop | $1121.99 |
| Guns Com | $1128.99 |
| Shootingsurplus Com | $1187.69 |
| Brownells | $1189.99 |
| Classicfirearms Com | $1192.02 |
| Kygunco Com | $1198.99 |
| Impactguns Com | $1217.79 |
| Centerfiresystems Com | $1249.99 |
| Palmettostatearmory Com | $1256.99 |

*...and 3 more offers*

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