The Colt Python is a revolver chambered in .357 Magnum (also chambers .38 Special) with an 8-inch barrel and a fluted 6-round cylinder. This example has a polished blued finish, a one-piece full-lug barrel with a vented rib, and walnut target grips with a gold Colt medallion. The sight setup pairs an adjustable rear target sight with an interchangeable red ramp front sight. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Colt 
• Model: Python 
• Caliber: .357 Magnum 
• Capacity: 6 Rounds 
• Barrel Length: 8 in 
• Finish: Polished Blued 
• Material: Carbon Steel 
   

Detailed Features 

• Fluted 6-round cylinder chambered in .357 Magnum, also accepts .38 Special 
• One-piece full-lug barrel with a vented rib for a heavier, more stable hold 
• Adjustable rear target sight for windage and elevation with an interchangeable red ramp front sight 
• Walnut target grips with a gold Colt medallion 
• Polished blued finish over a carbon steel frame and barrel

Python owners in .357 Magnum tend to talk about fit and lockup first. A well-timed Python has a smooth trigger and tight cylinder lockup, and that reputation is a big part of why the model draws so much attention when it comes back into stock. Some owners of newer production guns report a trigger that needs a break-in period before it feels as good as an older Python.

At 8 inches, this is a range and target gun more than a carry piece. The vented rib barrel and full lug add weight up front, which owners generally like for recoil control in .357 Magnum but which also makes it a bigger gun to holster or transport. The walnut grips get consistent praise for looks, though a few owners swap them for something with more texture.

Value opinions vary. Some buyers feel the fit and finish justify the price, others think a Python costs more than the shooting experience alone would suggest, and part of what they are paying for is the name and the classic profile.