Colt's · Revolver
Colt Python 5-inch
Double action · .357 Magnum · introduced 2024
Also known as Python 5-inch, Colt Python 2020 5", Snake Gun
About the Colt Python 5-inch
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.
The Colt Python debuted in 1955 as Colt's flagship .357 Magnum revolver and earned a reputation for its smooth action and tack-driving accuracy, becoming one of the most collectible production revolvers ever made. Colt revived the Python in 2020 with a redesigned stainless-steel action, expanding barrel options over the following years.
Colt Python 5-inch specifications
General
- 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
Dimensions
- 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)
Barrel
- Rifling twist
- 1:14 in (356 mm)
- Rifling
- Left hand
- Grooves
- 6
Materials
- Barrel
- Stainless steel
- Receiver / frame
- Stainless steel
- Stock
- Walnut
- Finish
- semi_bright_stainless
Performance
- Muzzle velocity (typical)
- 455 m/s (1493 fps)
- Muzzle energy (typical)
- 838 J (618 ft·lb)
- Effective range
- 50 m
History
- Introduced
- 2024
- Production status
- In production
- Country of origin
- US
Features
- Ventilated rib
- Full length underlug
- Adjustable rear sight
- Interchangeable front sight
- Walnut target grips
- Six shot cylinder
- 38 special compatible
Safety
- Transfer bar safety
- Firing pin block
- Rebound hammer
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.
This is a variant of the Colt Python.
