Posted: 2/13/2017 11:11:29 AM EDT
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sorry, forgot to mention that it was Colt who did the repair and reblue. Apparently they'll no longer be providing this service for D frames, and I'm sure the length of time had something to do with the bankruptcy, as well as it's also highly likely that the person who did D frame repairs retired. I'm not sure if they replaced side plates, but it's highly likely they may have had to make new parts from scratch to complete the repair. I was surprised by the quality of the repair and reblue, especially for what I was charged. I'm certainly not complaining though, but I can't imagine they made a dime off of that job. Btw, also forgot to mention that the grips were made by an incredibly talented artisan in Thailand who's been selling them on ebay for quite a while. I wasn't going to fire it at first, but I've since decided to do so at my next range trip. I was able to compare it to a 1972 vintage python that was a safe queen and the quality of the royal blue was comparable. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quote History Quoted:
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Nice. Who is they?
Yes, curious as well sorry, forgot to mention that it was Colt who did the repair and reblue. Apparently they'll no longer be providing this service for D frames, and I'm sure the length of time had something to do with the bankruptcy, as well as it's also highly likely that the person who did D frame repairs retired. I'm not sure if they replaced side plates, but it's highly likely they may have had to make new parts from scratch to complete the repair. I was surprised by the quality of the repair and reblue, especially for what I was charged. I'm certainly not complaining though, but I can't imagine they made a dime off of that job. Btw, also forgot to mention that the grips were made by an incredibly talented artisan in Thailand who's been selling them on ebay for quite a while. I wasn't going to fire it at first, but I've since decided to do so at my next range trip. I was able to compare it to a 1972 vintage python that was a safe queen and the quality of the royal blue was comparable.
Yeah, I snatched up a "D" frame last Spring for my wife to purse carry. It's an 2" Agent model. I called Colt to see about a refinish because this girl was carried as a back up pistol and as off-duty, a lot! Colt kindly told me that they are not willing to refinish it because of possible damage to the alloyed frame upon dis and reassembly... The pistol was carried a lot, shot very, very little. Because the lock up timing is TIGHT, with no forcing cone or barrel throat erosion and certainly no flame cutting on the inner top strap of the frame. I've come to love the weathered look of her...
As to your reblued-rebuilt Diamondback OP... That pistol is Sick! I'm jealous a little... What a beautiful revolver that has been restored back to 100%... Enjoy your pistol. I'd never part with that one!
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