Despite the short barrel, the Colt Python 3" is outfitted with a full-size set of "Coke-bottle" stocks, which have a squared-off butt and fine checkering, along with an inset Colt escutcheon.

Since the 2020 re-introduction of the Python revolver, Colt purists clamored for the return of the blued models, and this year, Colt obliged with its blued 4.25" Python revolver.