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Handgun · Double action · .357 Magnum
The Colt Python 5-inch is a double-action/single-action revolver chambered in .357 Magnum, part of the modern stainless-steel Python family reintroduced by Colt in 2020. Added to the line in 2024 alongside a 2.5-inch model, the 5-inch barrel sits between the compact 3-inch and the target-oriented 6-inch guns, and is widely praised as a near-ideal balance of sight radius, muzzle velocity and carry weight. It retains the Python's signature ventilated barrel rib, full-length underlug, and hand-fitted double action, and also fires .38 Special.
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| Type | Revolver |
| Action | Double action |
| Firing mechanism | Double action single action |
| Trigger | Double action |
| Trigger pull | 4.2 kg (9.2 lb) |
| Calibres | .357 Magnum |
| Magazine capacity | 6 rounds |
| Magazine | Revolving cylinder |
| Barrel length | 127 mm (5.0 in) |
| Overall length | 267 mm (10.5 in) |
| Height | 140 mm (5.5 in) |
| Width | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Weight (empty) | 1.23 kg (2.71 lb) |
| Weight (loaded) | 1.30 kg (2.86 lb) |
| Rifling twist | 1:14 in (356 mm) |
| Rifling | Left hand |
| Grooves | 6 |
| Barrel | Stainless steel |
| Receiver / frame | Stainless steel |
| Stock | Walnut |
| Finish | semi_bright_stainless |
| Muzzle velocity (typical) | 455 m/s (1493 fps) |
| Muzzle energy (typical) | 838 J (618 ft·lb) |
| Effective range | 50 m |
| Introduced | 2024 |
| Production status | In production |
| Country of origin | US |
Calibres: .357 Magnum
The 5-inch and 2.5-inch models were introduced in spring 2024. Offered in stainless steel with walnut target stocks and adjustable rear sight. Also chambered to fire .38 Special.
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