That same year, American Rifleman staff had an opportunity to get a closer look and the new Python, and what Colt has worked on to improve upon the classic, .357 Mag chambered, design.

See It The Colt Python Casts a Spell I’ve handled and tested lots of guns, and my first impressions are usually tempered. But my initial impression of the new Python 3-inch was that this is an ...

The new Python was only offered in two barrel length however, 4.25" and 6", leading to customer requests for Colt to reintroduce the shorter 3" barreled model as well.