The Colt Python .357 Magnum is a double and single-action revolver with a 5-inch stainless steel barrel, a 1:14 left-hand twist, and six-groove rifling. This example is graded a factory Blem for a minor cosmetic finish flaw only, with no effect on function, and wears a semi-bright stainless finish with walnut target grips. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Colt 
• Model: Python 
• Caliber: .357 Magnum 
• Capacity: 6 Rounds 
• Barrel Length: 5 in 
• Material: Stainless Steel 
• Finish: Semi-Bright 
   

Detailed Features 

• Barrel has a 1:14 left-hand twist with six-groove rifling. 
• Adjustable rear sight pairs with a fiber optic front sight for precise aiming. 
• Double and single-action trigger gives a consistent pull in either mode. 
• Walnut target stocks provide the grip surface. 
• Graded Blem for a minor cosmetic finish flaw only; the gun is mechanically unaffected.

Owners of the modern Colt Python consistently point to the double-action trigger pull as one of its strongest traits, praising the factory tuning straight out of the box compared to older Colt revolvers of the same platform. The stainless build holds up well to regular range use, though some shooters say the action benefits from a bit of break-in before it feels fully smooth.

The Python carries more heft than many double-action revolvers with a similar barrel length, which most owners like for recoil control, though a few find it less ideal for extended carry. The adjustable rear sight and fiber optic front sight get consistent praise for making the revolver easy to shoot accurately at the range.

Value opinions on the Python split along expected lines: buyers who want the name accept the premium price, while others feel similarly accurate double-action revolvers exist for less. Blem-graded examples like this one appeal to shooters who want the same mechanical gun without paying for cosmetic perfection.