In shooting the Colt for groups, I had noticed that the Python handled the recoil of .357 Mag. loads well, and it got me to thinking how the revolver might compare for home defense.

The re-launch of the Colt Python is old news in 2022, but the 3-inch model had yet to be brought back to production until now. ... Recoil of the short-barreled Python is notable with full-power .357 ...

Colt’s Custom Shop offered the Python Elite through special-order-only in 1997, ... can then be dropped out of its hole in the frame. Removal of the barrel, firing pin, recoil plate, stock pin, ...

The weight of the Python’s steel is also useful in soaking up Magnum-level recoil. The Colt Python was retired by Colt in 2005. ... the Colt Python was the perfect revolver.

The weight of the Python’s steel is also useful in soaking up Magnum-level recoil. The Colt Python was retired by Colt in 2005.

Colt Manufacturing Company LLC showed off the reintroduction of its .357 Magnum Python revolver at SHOT Show 2020.