Hartford, CT – April 25, 2025 – Colt’s Manufacturing Company LLC, a brand synonymous with American firearm excellence for more than 185 years, proudly announces that its Blued Python revolver has earned the 2025 NRA Golden Bullseye Award for Handgun of the Year by American Rifleman, the National Rifle Association’s flagship publication.
This prestigious award will be formally presented at the NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits in Atlanta, Georgia honoring Colt’s continued dedication to delivering precision, performance, and craftsmanship to hunters, sport shooters, and firearm enthusiasts across the country.
Built on a legacy of performance, the Blued Python is a 357 Magnum available in 2.5”, 3”, 4.25”, 5”, 6” and 8” barrel configurations, appealing to both collectors and shooters alike. The classic carbon steeled Blued Python serves as a passport to a bygone era, where firearms were not just tools but also exquisite works of art. Modern upgrades ensure finely tuned double-action operation that delivers an impressively smooth trigger pull and consistent shot-to-shot reliability.
Designed with function and form in mind, the revolver features a target-adjustable rear sight, a user-friendly, replaceable front sight and newly updated Walnut grips adorned with a genuine Colt Gold Medallion, enhancing both aesthetics and ergonomics.
“We’re honored the Blued Python is being recognized for what it is – an iconic American revolver,” said Joshua Dorsey, President of Colt’s Manufacturing Company LLC. “This NRA award is a testament to the craftsmanship and dedication of our design and engineering teams, and a nod to shooters who demand reliability, accuracy, and confidence in every trigger pull.”
Now in its 23rd year, the Golden Bullseye Awards celebrate the finest in the shooting and hunting industry. To be eligible, a product must be recently introduced, widely available, and evaluated by American Rifleman staff or contributors. Winners are selected based on innovation, performance, reliability, value, and overall contribution to the firearms community.
For more information on the Blued Python or to explore Colt’s full lineup of premium firearms, visit www.colt.com.
About Colt Manufacturing
Colt’s Manufacturing Company LLC (www.colt.com) is among the world’s leading designers, developers and manufacturers of firearms. Founded by Samuel Colt in 1836, Colt’s Manufacturing has supplied civilian, military and law enforcement customers in the United States and abroad for over 185 years. Colt operates its manufacturing facility in Hartford, Conn.
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