Posted: 1/29/2007 7:19:29 PM EDT
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i have a python that when i cock the hammer or pull the trigger, sometimes it hangs up. i think that it might be the hand assembly but not sure. any help would be appreciated. 
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| Send it into Colt NOW. They aren't doing DA revolvers anymore (nor are most gunsmiths) and another day gone is another day their service dept becomes less familiar with these weapons. I was pissed my newly purchased Detective Special's barrel came loose when firing a handful of +Ps the first range trip out, but now I consider it a blessing in disguise. Better it go wrong now while people over there still know how to repair a DA revolver. |
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Does it do it with cartridges in the cylinder or without? High primers maybe? Was the gun properly cleaned, particularly underneath the extractor star? Can you see drag marks on the recoil shield? Is the hand moving freely or does maybe something make it stick? Does it do it on all chambers or only specific ones? With the cylinder out, can you spin the cylinder easily or is there considerable drag? Is the extractor rod straight or was the gun closed "gangsta style"? |
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Gunsmiths that can work on a Python are few and far between. The Python is a hand made work of art, and most shops just don't have the experience to work on these guns. Do yourself a favor and either send it to Colt or Cylinder and Slide. www.cylinder-slide.com |
Colt's does have the Premier Grade Python listed for sale this year.....now...are they really making it? I have no idea. |
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Colt's web site is notorious for not being upgraded. The last Python's were made in 2003. Colt made ONE Python in 2005, and that was a highly engraved show piece to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Python. The Python is no more, but Colt still services them and will for some time. However, if you think you might ever want one, better get it SOON. The lid blew off on all Colt revolver prices, but especially the Python. |
I paid $1400 for my 1973 6" python last year. It was a shit load of money but I had to have a Python so it didnt matter. |
You are right about prices. That is why I feel REAL LUCKY to find an older Python for a little over $650. It is a four inch Blue with smaller grips. It has some holster wear. I called Colt and they said to send it to them and they will do a complete check of the gun for free. I think I got in under the wire as far as finding a DEAL on a Python. 
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I paid just under 1k for a NIB with all the paperwork 6" Python in the bright chrome finish. It is truly a work of art. It's sooooooo nice that I just got a S&W 19-5 to do the bulk of my revolver shooting. I shoot a revolver in bullseye and I don't want to run up the round count on the Colt.
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Man, I would shoot the Python until the cows come home. I bet after you wear it out, it will still be worth more than what you paid. I don't think it is chromed. I believe what you got is the high polished SS model. Years ago(1982), when I bought my Python, I bought the matte SS version because it was $50 cheaper, Colt charged $50 extra for the additional polishing required. |
I checked the box and you are correct, it is stainless. I was starting to get the dreaded wadcutter ring in the cylinder and decided that I was better off using the S&W for the high round count work.
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A little bit of that mildly abrasive clothe called Lead Out(?) will clean those ring right off. I believe Colt called this model the Python Ultimate model, which was the top of the Python line at that time, ie the most expensive because of the hand polishing. The carbon steel Royal Blue Pythons at thatt time was still in production. dfariswheel do you agree? Again personally, I would shoot the heck out of it. Python abiet expensive, is not a true collectors piece at the moment such as some Colt SAAs, my guess at most it is only a semi-collectible. There are thousands of Pythons out there; but true, I've only seen a few in SS whether matte or high polished finished If you happen to wear one out, you can always get Colt to fix it. After that you can pass a worn out Python to your children and they can enjoy. But "to each his own." |
I now wish I bought a blued one. The bright finish goes to shit after less than a handfull of rounds.
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Who cares, you you shoot it it going to get dirty. So what? It is part of the experience, all revovlers get dirty when you shoot it. I would be real careful about using anything is even mildly abrasive the visible surfaces, because you can see where you cleaned it. I would only used the Lead-out clothes on the cylinder faces, every where else you have wipe it off. The problem with blued guns is that the blue could wear away over time. The reason why "Royal Blue" is so shiny is because of the superb/expert hand polishing at Colt. The polishers at Colt, I believe are one of the highest paid people in the Python Assembly line because of the skilled reequired to do the job correctly. |