Description
Product Summary
Colt Python 357 Mag/38 Special 6 Shot 8″ Matte Blued Vent Rib Carbon Steel Barrel, Cylinder & Frame, Wood Grip, Exposed Hammer
Colt Python features a matte blued carbon steel frame, barrel and cylinder.
BrandColt Mfg
CategoryRevolvers
ModelPython
Caliber357 Mag
Barrel Length Range8″ to 8.99″
Capacity6
ActionDA / SA
Frame FinishMatte Blued
Oal13.50″
Frame MaterialCarbon Steel
SightsFiber Optic Front / Adj Rear
Barrel FinishMatte Blued
Barrel MaterialCarbon Steel
GripsWood
Cylinder MaterialCarbon Steel
Cylinder FinishMatte Blued
Width1.55″
Barrel DescriptionVent Rib
Barrel Length8″
Max Capacity6
Weight3.25 lbs
Frame DescriptionSteel Frame
Hammer StyleExposed
Caliber Dictionary
The Below Information Has Been Provided From Our Gun Caliber Dictionary And Is Meant For Informational Purposes Only. It Is Not Intended to Describe The Unique Specifications For This Ammunition.The 357 Magnum was introduced by Smith & Wesson in 1935 and initially chambered in their heavy-frame double-action revolver, the 357 was the first “magnum” handgun. Based on the 38 Special case lengthened to 1.29 inches, it was the world’s most powerful handgun cartridge until the 44 Magnum. Offering considerably more power and penetration than the 38 Special, it was standard among many law enforcement agencies for decades. It is still widely manufactured in double- and single-action revolvers (and some rifles), available from virtually all revolver manufacturers; and all manufacturers of handgun ammunition offer a variety of 357 Magnum loads. It is a common choice for personal defense, and 357 revolvers have the advantage of handling less expensive and lighter-recoiling 38 Special loads for practice. As a hunting cartridge the 357 Magnum is probably the lightest cartridge that should be considered for deer-sized game. — Craig Boddington
