Posted: 11/30/2007 7:29:21 PM EDT
I've got several Colt revolvers and I swear the timing this is about to become a new "Internet Legend". I've shot hundreds of rounds through my Pythons, Cobra, Detective Specials, and King Cobra, Anaconda, and not ONE of them has ANY timing issues whatsoever. If abused I'm sure you will have timing issues due to their older design. If you don't "fan the hammer" like a cowboy or crank the hammer back HARD repeatedly, slam the cylinder back into place with a flip of the wrist... or other means of abuse they will last a lifetime without issues. If you abuse a newer pistol eventually you will have problems with it. If you take care of it you will have a great shooter for life. Most of my guns are 30+ years old and still function like new, and they are shot regularly. Good luck on your 6" purchase! Please post pics of it when you can. |
Thanks for the information. I shot a friend's fathers Python and I was completely impressed. Both the DA and SA were slick as snot. Unfortunately, they don't take exemplary care of their firearms and his Python is showing a bit of rust on the barrel. I pointed it out to him (the gun was bone dry) and he didn't appear to be as concerned as I would have been. He won't sell it  IF I'm the winning bidder, you can bet your ass I'll post pics. Both are mint examples, but one has a "custom triggerguard and grip" (according to the auction house). I'd prefer not to get that one unless it's a factory modification. Anyone know if Python's were shipped from the factory with custom work on the triggerguard and grip? Lastly, what's a good bid price? I'll be out of town this weekend and I'm having a friend bid on it for me. I figure if I can get one for $800 I'll be doing fairly good... |
I'm lucky as my local shop does carry the older firearms along with all the new stuff. Third model Dragoon anyone. Just 12 grand if you want it. These older weapons are the reason I'm hooked on early S&W and Colt revolvers. |
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Anyone know if Python's were shipped from the factory with custom work on the triggerguard and grip? As always, Colt would do anything reasonable a customer could pay for. However, MOST alterations to Colt's are NOT factory mods, and the only way to know for sure is to buy a Colt Historical Letter. This letter will list any custom alterations. Best best: It's NOT a factory custom gun. |
Thanks dfaris. I may not be going out of town this weekend it appears, so I'll get a look at both perhaps. Pretty much what you're telling me is: don't bid on the modified python. I agree. I hope to get it for less than $800, but I'm not holding my breath. |
I bought a new King Cobra and was nothing but disappointed. The finish sucked and it was out of time from the factory. Granted this could have been a fluke but I'd have a hard time buying another. |
Still have it? |
| I have a blued 4 inch 1969 Colt Python. Is it a J frame or an I frame? I don't want anyone to be upset but I traded a 1982 S&W model 66 and $200 for it. It is the smoothest revolver I have ever fired...pure Colt quality! I have two sets of J frame grips, one small and one target and they fit sort of, but no cigar. |
| Thanks for the good words! I finally got it to the range and it shoots as nice as it looks. I was amazed it was as accurate as it was especially as a snubby. I was shooting it just as well with it as I could with my New Agent at 25 feet. I can make slightly better patterns with my King Cobra or Wilson Combat, but the trigger is your typical awesome Python feel. It will definitely be a keeper. The only real "issue" I have with it is the black front sight. It apparently was made before they started adding the red ramped front sight. It tends to disappear when used on a black background target. |
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Very good price on a 2.5 inch python. They are somewhat harder to find than the others and bring a better price. That one looks great. Good luck with it. For those discussing the pythons going out of time, it really can and does happen but I don't know what round count is needed for it to occur. It is also easily fixable by a gunsmith or better yet, send it back to Colt. Shooting a lot of full house 357 mag rounds through the gun will cause it to eventually go out of time but as I stated I don't know how many it takes for this to happen. To the OP, if you decide to sell it, keep me in mind. 
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