Which is cheaper, the Colt Python Gen 3 Stainless .357 Magnum Revolver - 3" Walnut Edition or the Smith & Wesson 340PD Scandium .357 Magnum DAO Revolver - Ultralight Defense?

The Smith & Wesson 340PD Scandium .357 Magnum DAO Revolver - Ultralight Defense is currently the cheaper of the two, with a lowest listed price of $984.99 compared with $1299.99 for the Colt Python Gen 3 Stainless .357 Magnum Revolver - 3" Walnut Edition. Dealer prices are live and can change.

Which holds more rounds, the Colt Python Gen 3 Stainless .357 Magnum Revolver - 3" Walnut Edition or the Smith & Wesson 340PD Scandium .357 Magnum DAO Revolver - Ultralight Defense?

The Colt Python Gen 3 Stainless .357 Magnum Revolver - 3" Walnut Edition has the higher magazine capacity at 6 rounds, versus 5 rounds for the Smith & Wesson 340PD Scandium .357 Magnum DAO Revolver - Ultralight Defense.

Colt Python Gen 3 Stainless .357 Magnum Revolver - 3" Walnut Edition vs Smith & Wesson 340PD Scandium .357 Magnum DAO Revolver - Ultralight Defense

The short answer

The Colt Python Gen 3 Stainless .357 Magnum Revolver - 3" Walnut Edition and the Smith & Wesson 340PD Scandium .357 Magnum DAO Revolver - Ultralight Defense are both double action revolvers. The Smith & Wesson 340PD Scandium .357 Magnum DAO Revolver - Ultralight Defense is the more affordable option, starting at $984.99 versus $1299.99. On the spec sheet, the Colt Python Gen 3 Stainless .357 Magnum Revolver - 3" Walnut Edition carries more rounds (6 rounds vs 5 rounds) and the Smith & Wesson 340PD Scandium .357 Magnum DAO Revolver - Ultralight Defense is lighter (11.8 oz vs 42 oz).

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between the Colt Python Gen 3 Stainless .357 Magnum Revolver - 3" Walnut Edition and the Smith & Wesson 340PD Scandium .357 Magnum DAO Revolver - Ultralight Defense?: Both are chambered in .357 Magnum. They differ mainly in model (Python vs 340PD), capacity (6 rounds vs 5 rounds), barrel length (3" vs 1.9") and overall length (8.5" vs 6.31").
Which is cheaper, the Colt Python Gen 3 Stainless .357 Magnum Revolver - 3" Walnut Edition or the Smith & Wesson 340PD Scandium .357 Magnum DAO Revolver - Ultralight Defense?: The Smith & Wesson 340PD Scandium .357 Magnum DAO Revolver - Ultralight Defense is currently the cheaper of the two, with a lowest listed price of $984.99 compared with $1299.99 for the Colt Python Gen 3 Stainless .357 Magnum Revolver - 3" Walnut Edition. Dealer prices are live and can change.
Which holds more rounds, the Colt Python Gen 3 Stainless .357 Magnum Revolver - 3" Walnut Edition or the Smith & Wesson 340PD Scandium .357 Magnum DAO Revolver - Ultralight Defense?: The Colt Python Gen 3 Stainless .357 Magnum Revolver - 3" Walnut Edition has the higher magazine capacity at 6 rounds, versus 5 rounds for the Smith & Wesson 340PD Scandium .357 Magnum DAO Revolver - Ultralight Defense.

Colt Python Gen 3 Stainless .357 Magnum Revolver - 3" Walnut Edition vs Smith & Wesson 340PD Scandium .357 Magnum DAO Revolver - Ultralight Defense

Q: Are the Colt Python Gen 3 Stainless .357 Magnum Revolver - 3" Walnut Edition and the Smith & Wesson 340PD Scandium .357 Magnum DAO Revolver - Ultralight Defense the same caliber?

Yes. Both are chambered in .357 Magnum.

The short answer

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between the Colt Python Gen 3 Stainless .357 Magnum Revolver - 3" Walnut Edition and the Smith & Wesson 340PD Scandium .357 Magnum DAO Revolver - Ultralight Defense?: Both are chambered in .357 Magnum. They differ mainly in model (Python vs 340PD), capacity (6 rounds vs 5 rounds), barrel length (3" vs 1.9") and overall length (8.5" vs 6.31").
Which is cheaper, the Colt Python Gen 3 Stainless .357 Magnum Revolver - 3" Walnut Edition or the Smith & Wesson 340PD Scandium .357 Magnum DAO Revolver - Ultralight Defense?: The Smith & Wesson 340PD Scandium .357 Magnum DAO Revolver - Ultralight Defense is currently the cheaper of the two, with a lowest listed price of $984.99 compared with $1299.99 for the Colt Python Gen 3 Stainless .357 Magnum Revolver - 3" Walnut Edition. Dealer prices are live and can change.
Which holds more rounds, the Colt Python Gen 3 Stainless .357 Magnum Revolver - 3" Walnut Edition or the Smith & Wesson 340PD Scandium .357 Magnum DAO Revolver - Ultralight Defense?

	Colt Python Gen 3 Stainless .357 Magnum Revolver - 3" Walnut Edition colt · Double Action Revolvers $1299.99	Smith & Wesson 340PD Scandium .357 Magnum DAO Revolver - Ultralight Defense smith & wesson · Double Action Revolvers $984.99
Caliber	.357 Magnum	.357 Magnum
Model	Python	340PD
Capacity	6 rounds	5 rounds
Magazines included	0	0
Barrel length	3"	1.9"
Overall length	8.5"	6.31"
Weight	42 oz	11.8 oz
Action	Single/Double Action	Double Action
Finish	Bright Stainless	Black
Frame material	Walnut Target	Polymer
Color	Stainless	Matte Black
Stock material	Wood	Synthetic
Sights	Blade	FT: Red Ramp RR: Fixed
Safety	Built-In Transfer Bar System	N/A

	Colt Python Gen 3 Stainless .357 Magnum Revolver - 3" Walnut Edition colt · Double Action Revolvers $1299.99 cheapest of 10	Smith & Wesson 340PD Scandium .357 Magnum DAO Revolver - Ultralight Defense smith & wesson · Double Action Revolvers $984.99 cheapest of 11
Caliber	.357 Magnum	.357 Magnum
Model	Python	340PD
Capacity	6 rounds✓	5 rounds
Magazines included	0	0
Barrel length	3"	1.9"
Overall length	8.5"	6.31"
Weight	42 oz	11.8 oz✓
Action	Single/Double Action	Double Action
Finish	Bright Stainless	Black
Frame material	Walnut Target	Polymer
Color	Stainless	Matte Black
Stock material	Wood	Synthetic
Sights	Blade	FT: Red Ramp RR: Fixed
Safety	Built-In Transfer Bar System	N/A