python returned to colt

[jvv26]

I have a 78 python that suddenly started locking up on the same spot on the cylinder every time(purchased new for 310 by dad in 79) weapon has maybe 3k rounds in all that time, mostly .38spl, anyone got any ideas on what's wrong? timing/ hand issues? Is colt fat at returning items? I am planning on harvesting some free range bacon this fall and would like to start planning now. Any info would be appreciated.

 

[jaypark]

ask Clandestine... sick gun genius.... and yes I said it

 

[Kinbote]

Pythons are things of beauty. There are other causes, but one simple problem might be that you have a small grain of powder or carbon under your star ejector. Push the ejector out and carefully clean under it, then clean as much of the ejector rod as you can. That might solve your problem. If it doesn't, you might have a more serious problem.

Colt still works on Pythons even though they don't make them, but I don't know what the turn-around is. You could give them a call; they've always been very polite and helpful in my experience.

If you have a bent rod or crane or something more serious, it is hard to get parts for Pythons. When you load and unload your Python, you have not been whipping the gun and letting the cylinder slam back into the frame the way idiots on TV do, have you? That will cause problems. Unless you have been shooting very hot loads, or physically abusing your revolver, 3k rounds through a Python is not excessive or likely to cause enough wear to damage it.

 

[clandestine]

See if Colt will fix it. Parts are almost impossible to get that are unused. Timing a Colt is a NIGHTMARE, an ABSOLUTE nightmare. I wont even work on them, my former employer (Scotts) will but you will wait 6 months before he can get necessary parts and get through the backlog to repair it. I hate Pythons and Anacondas more than 1911's.

My best advice is to see if Colt can get it right, once they do dont shoot is much, or sell it and get a Ruger GP100 or S&W 586/686. As Kinbote said if your slapping they cylinder shut, stop now. It will damage the gun, it goes for ALL revolvers.

 

[clandestine]

ask Clandestine... sick gun genius.... and yes I said it

My skills are already fading. I was doing work on some guns this week and it took me 2x as long as it used to, or perhaps im just getting rapidly aged.

 

[jaypark]

perhaps im just getting rapidly aged

after recommending a ruger... me thinks so.... the force is fading fast



Ruger???? WTF.... you changed man... you changed

 

[mbz300sdl]

My skills are already fading. I was doing work on some guns this week and it took me 2x as long as it used to, or perhaps im just getting rapidly aged.

Oh so full 60 seconds now.

 

[NathanJ]

Pretty soon Chad will have a .40 with flowers on it whilst singing like Tiny Tim "Tiptoe thru the tulips"

 

[jaypark]

Pretty soon Chad will have a .40 with flowers on it whilst singing like Tiny Tim "Tiptoe thru the tulips"

I beg to differ the 40 will say 'with it or on it'

 

[jvv26]

No slamming it shut for me, I love my wheel guns. I already have both of the others(a set of gp100's) and all them members of the snake pit. you might say that I have an addiction to the wheel guns. But as I said no abuse here, I'm a lover not a fighter

 

[jaypark]

No slamming it shut for me, I love my wheel guns. I already have both of the others(a set of gp100's) and all them members of the snake pit. you might say that I have an addiction to the wheel guns. But as I said no abuse here, I'm a lover not a fighter

copy if you love em I'll let you convince me but I'm a fighter not a lover as I was created

Chadwick has your back.... since I've not checked on his med deployment.... I cannot make a rationale decision.... stand by NASA callling

 

[jvv26]

Correction: I'm a lover not a fighter with my hardware, anyone else... ef'em

 

[clandestine]

Pretty soon Chad will have a .40 with flowers on it whilst singing like Tiny Tim "Tiptoe thru the tulips"

I beg to differ the 40 will say 'with it or on it'

Ill have my revenge on both of you. One day ill fall off the straight wagon.

 

[jvv26]

totally unrelated question. I want to join agc club, but one that is active, not just yearly opt. meeting to use the range. Any suggestions?

 

[Mud Turtle]

Call Colt and send it back to them. I sent my Python back to them about 2 years ago. Your only expense will be shipping it "overnight air" to them. That cost me about $50. The turnaround time was fast. In my case the cylinder would not swing open. It was related to the latch pin and latch pin hole if I recall correctly.
There was no charge for repairs and they took care of shipping it back to me.

 

[Mega]

Pythons are things of beauty.

They certainly are.

 

[BlueFin]

Pythons are things of beauty.

Agreed I promised myself, I will snag one before I die. A blue 4" or 6" incher.

Speaking of the devil.
http://www.gunsamerica.com/96439550...n/VERY_NICE_COLT_PYTHON_4_IN_BRL_357_MAG.htm#

 

[jvv26]

Checked FEDEX tracking, Colt received it ok, I will post when they call me

 

[jvv26]

Got a letter from colt on friday, no parts replaced just needed some adjustment. Total cost to me $95 including shipping. It will be good to have it back, the others missed it

 

[QuebecoisWolf]

I wont even work on them

If Chad says this, one of two things is true:

1. Your gun is a .40 caliber pistol
2. It's really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really hard to fix and anyone who tells you otherwise is either insane, stupid, or a liar.