Colt's snake guns have had no shortage of spotlight since their reintroduction, but Davidson's keeps finding new angles. This week, the distributor dropped two new exclusives built around a first for both the Python and the Anaconda lines: a round-butt grip frame paired with a 2.5-inch barrel. What do you think about the looks?Wheelgun Wednesday Colts @ TFB: The Colt BOA Is Back Colt Anacondas Blued, Optic Ready & Enhanced Grips Colt Python “Aces and Eights” This combination has never appeared in either production lineup before. For fans who have watched Davidson's roll out engraved variants, alternate barrel lengths, and custom sight packages on the Python and Anaconda since their respective comebacks, this one carries a bit more mechanical weight than the usual cosmetic twist. Both revolvers share the same foundational spec sheet. The grips are walnut with finger grooves and gold Colt medallions, finished to match the semi-bright stainless steel of the frame and barrel. Trigger pull in single-action sits at 3.5 pounds on both guns. The round-butt frame geometry trims the profile compared to the square-butt configuration most Python and Anaconda buyers are used to, which makes these a more natural fit for concealed carry or strong-side holster carry where a shorter grip reduces printing. Where the two models split is on caliber and sights. The Python (Item# PYTHON-RSP2TS) runs in .357 Magnum and gets an adjustable square notch rear sight with a red ramp up front, a practical pairing for a revolver that will likely see range time in addition to carry duty. The Anaconda (Item# ANACONDA-RSP2TS) steps up to .44 Magnum and swaps in a HiViz tritium front sight with an orange outline, which makes more sense on a harder-kicking gun where fast sight acquisition matters. If you’re waiting for a red dot for these beasts, you’re probably in for a long wait. Both carry an MSRP of $1,699. The COLT PYTHON 357 Magnum 2.5" Revolver. The Python needs little introduction at this point. Since Colt brought it back in 2020, it has consistently been one of the more talked-about production revolvers on the market. The Anaconda followed, and both have benefited from Davidson's willingness to push Colt toward configurations that the standard catalog has not explored. The 2.5-inch barrel is the shortest either snake gun has worn in their modern production runs, and that alone makes these worth a close look for wheelgun enthusiasts who want something built for carry rather than just the safe.Is 2.5 inches the sweet spot you have been waiting for, or do you still reach for the 4.25? Both exclusives are available through the Davidson's and Gallery of Guns FFL retailer network. More information is at GalleryofGuns.com.For your convenience, here are the direct links: https://www.davidsonsinc.com/clt-anaconda-44m-rev-2-5ss-rb and https://www.davidsonsinc.com/clt-python-357-da-rev-2-5b-rb Would you carry a .44 Magnum Anaconda as a daily driver, or is that caliber too much gun for anything outside the woods?