The Colt Grizzly is a double-action revolver chambered in .357 Magnum with a 3-inch ported barrel with a vent rib. It has a stainless steel silver finish, Hogue rubber grips, and holds 6 rounds. The model ships with a red ramp front sight and an adjustable rear sight. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Colt 
• Model: Grizzly 
• Caliber: .357 Magnum 
• Action: Double Action 
• Capacity: 6 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 3 in 
• Color/Finish: Stainless Steel Silver 
   

Detailed Features 

• 3-inch ported barrel with vent rib for muzzle rise control 
• Stainless steel construction in a silver finish 
• Red ramp front sight and adjustable rear sight 
• Hogue rubber grips 
• 6-round cylinder in .357 Magnum

Owners of the Colt Grizzly are drawn first to the ported barrel, and most find it does what it's supposed to do: the .357 Magnum is noticeably more controllable in follow-up shots than an unported equivalent at this barrel length. The vent rib gives the gun a purposeful look that sets it apart from plainer 3-inch revolvers.

The Hogue rubber grips get consistent praise for absorbing recoil on full-power loads, though some buyers swap them for wood panels if they prefer a more traditional aesthetic. The stainless finish holds up well to range use, and the adjustable rear sight is a meaningful addition at this size that a fixed-sight variant couldn't offer.

The Grizzly name carries weight, and buyers who expected the discontinued Colt Python bloodline sometimes feel the modern Grizzly is a separate product line. Trigger quality feedback is positive overall, but a handful of owners note the DA pull is heavier than the SA pull would suggest and improves after a break-in period.