{"id":208090,"date":"2025-02-07T11:58:59","date_gmt":"2025-02-07T17:58:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/?p=208090"},"modified":"2026-01-22T05:55:30","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T11:55:30","slug":"colt-python-2-5-inch-cadillac-of-snubs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/colt-python-2-5-inch-cadillac-of-snubs\/","title":{"rendered":"Colt Python 2.5 Inch &#8211; Cadillac Of Snubs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-estimated-reading-time yoast-reading-time__wrapper\"><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-icon=\"clock\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:-0.1em\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M12 8v4l3 3m6-3a9 9 0 11-18 0 9 9 0 0118 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__spacer\" style=\"display:inline-block;width:1em\"><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__descriptive-text\">Estimated reading time: <\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__reading-time\">10<\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__time-unit\"> minutes<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>Table of contents<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-return-of-the-snake\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"colt-python-2-5-inch-cadillac-of-snubs\" title=\"Colt Python 2.5 Inch - Cadillac Of Snubs\" data-level=\"2\">Return of the Snake<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-the-newest-snake\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"colt-python-2-5-inch-cadillac-of-snubs\" title=\"Colt Python 2.5 Inch - Cadillac Of Snubs\" data-level=\"2\">The Newest Snake<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-python-2-5-inch-range-impressions\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"colt-python-2-5-inch-cadillac-of-snubs\" title=\"Colt Python 2.5 Inch - Cadillac Of Snubs\" data-level=\"2\">Python 2.5 Inch Range Impressions<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-testing-time\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"colt-python-2-5-inch-cadillac-of-snubs\" title=\"Colt Python 2.5 Inch - Cadillac Of Snubs\" data-level=\"2\">Testing Time<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-ammo-for-the-python-2-5\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"colt-python-2-5-inch-cadillac-of-snubs\" title=\"Colt Python 2.5 Inch - Cadillac Of Snubs\" data-level=\"2\">Ammo For the Python 2.5<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-range-results\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"colt-python-2-5-inch-cadillac-of-snubs\" title=\"Colt Python 2.5 Inch - Cadillac Of Snubs\" data-level=\"2\">Range Results<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-a-classic-pistol-deserves-classic-leather\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"colt-python-2-5-inch-cadillac-of-snubs\" title=\"Colt Python 2.5 Inch - Cadillac Of Snubs\" data-level=\"2\">A Classic Pistol Deserves Classic Leather<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-python-final-thoughts\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"colt-python-2-5-inch-cadillac-of-snubs\" title=\"Colt Python 2.5 Inch - Cadillac Of Snubs\" data-level=\"2\">Python Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2022, Colt shocked the market by reintroducing the Python. The return of the Python not only pleased old Colt enthusiasts but also introduced a new generation to the king of revolvers. In appearance, the new Python 2.5 Inch is almost an identical copy of the original. It retains the same graceful lines and famous vent rib that have endeared the Python to its fans.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"208091\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Photo-1-2-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"Colt Python revolver left side on case\" class=\"wp-image-208091\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Photo-1-2-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Photo-1-2-400x300.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Photo-1-2-150x113.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Photo-1-2-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Photo-1-2-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Photo-1-2-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The new Pythons may be the best built revolvers on the market today!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-return-of-the-snake\">Return of the Snake<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Python 2.5 has some very significant improvements. First, Colt has made extensive use of modern manufacturing technology to make individual parts to a higher tolerance. This eliminates most of the hand fitting that was so costly. Second, there are also subtle changes in design, specifically the frame, that make the new gun stronger than the original. This ensures that the new <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/search?keyword=Colt%20python%20elite\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"colt-python-2-5-inch-cadillac-of-snubs\" title=\"Colt Python 2.5 Inch - Cadillac Of Snubs\">Python<\/a> will withstand a steady diet of full house .357 Magnum loads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One great feature is that the user can change the front sight using an Allen wrench. Finally, Colt redesigned the rear sight to be more durable. Last year I tested a 3\u201d model and was so impressed that I purchased it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"208092\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Photo-2-1-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Colt Python revolver right side with case\" class=\"wp-image-208092\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Photo-2-1-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Photo-2-1-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Photo-2-1-113x150.jpeg 113w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Photo-2-1-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Photo-2-1-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Photo-2-1-scaled.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The new Python snub brings back the nostalgia of the seventies with improved quality.&nbsp;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-newest-snake\">The Newest Snake<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The most recent Python is the 2.5\u201d barrel model. This model was probably the rarest of the original guns and now brings premium prices if you can find one. When Colt introduced the new snub, I immediately ordered one. Having previously tested a 3\u201d Python, I was excited to compare the two. I was not disappointed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The new model is as gorgeous as the previous four Pythons that I have evaluated. The brightly polished stainless finish is flawless. The double action, on the new gun, is like glass and the single action breaks nicely with no grit or excessive creep. Using a Lyman <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/worlds-first-digital-electronic-trigger-makes-appearance-knob-creek\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"colt-python-2-5-inch-cadillac-of-snubs\" title=\"Colt Python 2.5 Inch - Cadillac Of Snubs\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"2787\">electronic trigger<\/a> gauge, the double action measured 8.7 oz. and the single action broke cleanly at 5 lbs. The pistol is void of sharp and offending edges and there are absolutely no visible machine marks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I immediately saw why this barrel length is in such demand. The front sight is a pinned blade style with a red ramp while the rear sight is fully adjustable. As with all the new <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/search?keyword=Colt%20Revolvers\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"colt-python-2-5-inch-cadillac-of-snubs\" title=\"Colt Python 2.5 Inch - Cadillac Of Snubs\">Colt revolvers<\/a>, the front sight can be replaced by the user in less than a minute. The 2.5\u201d model features service-style checkered wood stocks that follow the contour of the frame. These give the new Snake a real retro look that I appreciate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Photo-3-1-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Colt Python revolver showing loaded cylinder\" class=\"wp-image-208093\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Photo-3-1-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Photo-3-1-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Photo-3-1-113x150.jpeg 113w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Photo-3-1-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Photo-3-1-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Photo-3-1-scaled.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Colt has taken the polished finish, on the Python, to a new level. Note the beveled edges on the front of the cylinder. This is a nice custom touch.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"877\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Photo-4-1-877x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Colt  Python revolver front of barrel\" class=\"wp-image-208094\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Photo-4-1-877x1024.jpeg 877w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Photo-4-1-257x300.jpeg 257w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Photo-4-1-128x150.jpeg 128w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Photo-4-1-768x897.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Photo-4-1-1315x1536.jpeg 1315w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Photo-4-1-1754x2048.jpeg 1754w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 877px) 100vw, 877px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The muzzle is crowned and the front sight blade can be replaced in mere minutes.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Photo-5-1-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Colt Python revolver open cylinder showing ratchets \" class=\"wp-image-208095\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Photo-5-1-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Photo-5-1-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Photo-5-1-113x150.jpeg 113w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Photo-5-1-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Photo-5-1-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Photo-5-1-scaled.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Python has massive ratchets that help ensure a very tight lockup.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-python-2-5-inch-range-impressions\">Python 2.5 Inch Range Impressions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Range time with the new Python was a lot of fun. Given that it weighs 35 oz., it soaked up the recoil of the .38 Special rounds with ease. Magnums were another story! Unlike the previous models, the new 2.5\u201d Python comes with service stocks that follow the contour of the frame. These were too small for my hands, and when shooting, my middle finger knuckle took a beating against the back of the trigger guard. I reached out to my friend, John Harrison, who was kind enough to loan me an original Tyler T-Grip adaptor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Tyler-T filled the sinus behind the trigger guard and increased the overall diameter of the grip. It does this without increasing the overall size or bulk of the pistol. This addition enhanced the shootability of the Python.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As with the previous Pythons I have tested, I had difficulty with the red ramp front sight. However, part of this is due to my aging eyes. My other complaint is with the trigger. I am not a fan of serrations and, more importantly, the edges of the trigger are not really radiused. Other than that, I really liked the new gun.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-testing-time\">Testing Time<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Photo-6-1-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"Colt Python revolver shown with ammo\" class=\"wp-image-208096\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Photo-6-1-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Photo-6-1-400x300.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Photo-6-1-150x113.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Photo-6-1-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Photo-6-1-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Photo-6-1-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">We tested the new Python with four different duty\/defensive loads. Two in .38 Special and two in .357 Magnum.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Photo-7-1-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Colt python revolver grip\" class=\"wp-image-208097\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Photo-7-1-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Photo-7-1-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Photo-7-1-113x150.jpeg 113w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Photo-7-1-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Photo-7-1-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Photo-7-1-scaled.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Tyler T grip adaptor significantly improved the shootability of the Python.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I fired Justin Dyal\u2019s 5-Yard Roundup Drill with the new Python. This is a simple 10 round drill with all stages shot from 5 yards, with each stage having a 2.5 second par time. While not extremely difficult, it is a challenging test. 4 rounds in 2.5 seconds is rather spicy, and 3 rounds, strong hand only with the same par time, is very challenging. I let 3 rounds get outside the black, 2 on stage two and 1 on stage three. I managed a score of 91, which isn\u2019t horrible. As with my other \u201ctests\u201d, I shoot them only once and I live with that score, be it good or bad!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Photo-9-1-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Colt Python revolver with target\" class=\"wp-image-208099\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Photo-9-1-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Photo-9-1-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Photo-9-1-113x150.jpeg 113w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Photo-9-1-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Photo-9-1-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Photo-9-1-scaled.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This is the target from the author\u2019s 5-Yard Roundup. Not the best, but still in the 90% range.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1007\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Photo-10--1024x1007.jpeg\" alt=\"Colt Python revolver Front Ramp Sight\" class=\"wp-image-208100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Photo-10--1024x1007.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Photo-10--305x300.jpeg 305w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Photo-10--150x147.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Photo-10--768x755.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Photo-10--1536x1510.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Photo-10-.jpeg 1915w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The ramp front sight features a red insert similar to the old Smith &amp; Wesson revolvers.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1005\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Photo-11-1-1024x1005.jpeg\" alt=\"Colt Python revolver adjustable rear sight\" class=\"wp-image-208101\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Photo-11-1-1024x1005.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Photo-11-1-306x300.jpeg 306w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Photo-11-1-150x147.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Photo-11-1-768x754.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Photo-11-1-1536x1508.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Photo-11-1-2048x2011.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The rear sight is fully adjustable but the author wishes it were slightly taller with a wider notch.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ammo-for-the-python-2-5\">Ammo For the Python 2.5<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Recently, I have been providing ballistic gel results in my articles. This is extremely helpful and allows me to catalog how popular personal defense <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/ammo\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"colt-python-2-5-inch-cadillac-of-snubs\" title=\"Colt Python 2.5 Inch - Cadillac Of Snubs\">ammunitions<\/a> perform. Granted, the gel is not the same as a living target. However, it provides a consistent medium to compare the loads tested, in a controlled environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While the new gun weighs 35.5 ounces, I found that full-house magnums resulted in significant recoil. While not painful, follow-up shots were more difficult. I tested two magnum loads, Hornady\u2019s Critical Defense 125 gr. FTX and their Critical Defense 135 gr. Flex Lox. The Critical Defense averaged 1,356 fps, while the heavier Critical Duty averaged 1,224 fps. As the two below charts reflect, both did relatively well in bare gel, but when shot through four layers of denim, the nose of the Critical Defense load collapsed into itself. By comparison, the Critical Duty expanded almost as well as it did through the bare gel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Probably the most practical personal defense load for the snub Python is a well-designed .38 Special load. I tested the Hornady Critical Defense 110 FTX load and Federal\u2019s 120 gr. +P Punch JHP. In bare gel, both averaged about 12\u201d of penetration and both loads expanded. The difference was that the bullet design of the Punch round resulted in a larger expanded diameter. When shot through denim, both loads did as expected.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Punch expanded and deformed but performance was very inconsistent. As in other tests, the Hornady 110 FTX did not expand, but in some cases did invert. Both loads were controllable and would make a good self-defense load, especially in an armed citizen situation where barriers are generally not an issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-range-results\">Range Results<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table aligncenter\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><td colspan=\"5\"><strong>Colt Python Range Tests<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\" colspan=\"2\"><strong>Manufacturer<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Caliber<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Bullet<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Average<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Accuracy<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\" colspan=\"2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hornady.com\/ammunition\/handgun\/38-special-110-gr-ftx-critical-defense#!\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"colt-python-2-5-inch-cadillac-of-snubs\" title=\"Colt Python 2.5 Inch - Cadillac Of Snubs\">Hornady Critical Defense<\/a><\/td><td>.38 Special<\/td><td>110 gr. FTX<\/td><td>968 fps<\/td><td>1.75\u201d<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\" colspan=\"2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.federalpremium.com\/handgun\/federal-personal-defense\/personal-defense-punch\/11-PD38P1.html\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"colt-python-2-5-inch-cadillac-of-snubs\" title=\"Colt Python 2.5 Inch - Cadillac Of Snubs\">Federal Punch<\/a><\/td><td>.38 Special +P<\/td><td>120 gr. JHP<\/td><td>1,038 fps<\/td><td>1.5\u201d<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\" colspan=\"2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hornady.com\/ammunition\/handgun\/357-mag-125-gr-ftx-critical-defense#!\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"colt-python-2-5-inch-cadillac-of-snubs\" title=\"Colt Python 2.5 Inch - Cadillac Of Snubs\">Hornady Critical Defense<\/a><\/td><td>.357 Magnum<\/td><td>125 gr. FTX<\/td><td>1,356 fps<\/td><td>2.5\u201d<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\" colspan=\"2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hornady.com\/ammunition\/handgun\/357-mag-135-gr-critical-duty#!\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"colt-python-2-5-inch-cadillac-of-snubs\" title=\"Colt Python 2.5 Inch - Cadillac Of Snubs\">Hornady Critical Duty<\/a><\/td><td>.357 Magnum<\/td><td>135 gr Flex Lok<\/td><td>1,224 fps<\/td><td>3\u201d<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\" colspan=\"6\">Velocity measured at the muzzle with a Garmin Xero C-1 Pro Chronograph<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\" colspan=\"6\">Accuracy fire off-hand at 15 yards<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The below photos show the recovered projectiles from the four loads we tested. Again, this a limited test for comparison between loads. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1005\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Photo-15-1024x1005.jpeg\" alt=\"Ballistic test Hornady 110 FTX\" class=\"wp-image-208105\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Photo-15-1024x1005.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Photo-15-306x300.jpeg 306w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Photo-15-150x147.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Photo-15-768x754.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Photo-15-1536x1507.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Photo-15-2048x2010.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"958\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Photo-14-1-1024x958.jpeg\" alt=\"Recovered bullets Federal Punch\" class=\"wp-image-208104\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Photo-14-1-1024x958.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Photo-14-1-321x300.jpeg 321w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Photo-14-1-150x140.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Photo-14-1-768x719.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Photo-14-1-1536x1437.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Photo-14-1-2048x1916.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"923\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Photo-13-1024x923.jpeg\" alt=\"Hornady .357 Magnum recovered bullets\" class=\"wp-image-208103\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Photo-13-1024x923.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Photo-13-333x300.jpeg 333w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Photo-13-150x135.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Photo-13-768x693.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Photo-13-1536x1385.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Photo-13-2048x1847.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"908\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Photo-12-1-1024x908.jpeg\" alt=\"Hornady Critical Duty projectiles\" class=\"wp-image-208102\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Photo-12-1-1024x908.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Photo-12-1-338x300.jpeg 338w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Photo-12-1-150x133.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Photo-12-1-768x681.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Photo-12-1-1536x1362.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Photo-12-1-2048x1816.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-classic-pistol-deserves-classic-leather\">A Classic Pistol Deserves Classic Leather<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For my revolvers, I\u2019m addicted to custom leather. I recently received an exceptional rig from Eric Humphries and the great folks at Palmetto Leather Works. The rig is reminiscent of a Rhodesian holster and is a straight drop with a flared belt loop. It is a rough-out, mid-ride holster that rides very nicely. The holster, shown in the photo, is for my 3\u201d Python. It works fine but as I decide to purchase the snub, I will be ordering one specifically for a 2.5\u201d model. One note as of this writing, this holster has not been added to their website. I would suggest you contact them directly if you wish to purchase one.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Photo-16-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"Colt Python revolver with leather holster\" class=\"wp-image-208106\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Photo-16-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Photo-16-400x300.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Photo-16-150x112.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Photo-16-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Photo-16-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Photo-16-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Palmetto Leather Works, rough out rig is the perfect complement for the shorty Python. The company also makes speed loader pouches for most models.&nbsp;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>READ MORE: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/colts-snub-nose-python-review-2-5-inch-classic\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"colt-python-2-5-inch-cadillac-of-snubs\" title=\"Colt Python 2.5 Inch - Cadillac Of Snubs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Colt Python Review: 2.5 Inch Snub-Nose Classic<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-python-final-thoughts\">Python Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Having grown up on Smith &amp; Wesson revolvers, I never thought I would fall in love with a Colt. The new Pythons have changed my mind. Colt continues to expand the line and now offers 17 Python models in a variety of barrel lengths and finishes. For more on the complete line of Pythons visit&nbsp;Colt Pythons <a href=\"https:\/\/www.colt.com\/product-category\/revolvers\/?swoof=1&amp;product_cat=python-series&amp;really_curr_tax=178-product_cat\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"colt-python-2-5-inch-cadillac-of-snubs\" title=\"Colt Python 2.5 Inch - Cadillac Of Snubs\">here<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td colspan=\"2\"><strong>Colt Python Specifications<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Model<\/td><td>SP3WTCPYTHON-SP2WCTS<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Caliber<\/td><td>.357 Magnum<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Capacity<\/td><td>6 Round<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Length<\/td><td>8.75\u201d<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Front Sight OEM<\/td><td>Red Ramp<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Rear Sight OEM<\/td><td>Fully Adjustable<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Action<\/td><td>Single\/Double<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Grip<\/td><td>Walnut w\/Colt medallion<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Material<\/td><td>Stainless<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Barrel Length<\/td><td>2.5\u201d<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Weight<\/td><td>35.5 oz.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MSRP<\/td><td>$1,499<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\" style=\"font-size:24px\"><strong><em>*** <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"colt-python-2-5-inch-cadillac-of-snubs\" title=\"Colt Python 2.5 Inch - Cadillac Of Snubs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buy and Sell on GunsAmerica!<\/a> ***<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In appearance, the new Python 2.5 Inch is almost an identical copy of the original. 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