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Unfortunately, after only 7 rounds of Colt’s National Match .38 Special, I experienced a failure to advance the cylinder. A few other reviewers have experienced this issue as well. Colt is aware of the issue (likely a failure of the hand to rebound), and ask that anyone experiencing this issue send their Pythons in for assessment and repair. This may be a teething issue, but it seems like Colt should have done more due diligence to prevent this issue from occurring to customers in the first place.
Freedom Arms .454 is well known for accuracy and tight tolerance. I've had two of their ,4 3/4 " .454's and both would bind up after 15 rounds or so, due to powder residue. It seems as though tight tolerance and binding up go hand in hand.I suspect they were trying to make the tolerances too tight on this one, without the hand fitting/adjusting. CNC encourages that, but it also means a little dirt in there can really bind it up. The wrong combo of "meeting tolerances" in each part and... you get a sort of lemon. Depending on design, it can bind hard or the hand can slip. Like I said, I tried a 686 that was just like that - very tight, but because of that it would bind up when dirty and the hand would skip... click! - and also tried a 617 that was so tight, it would bind up hard on fired Minimag brass (but not on SV). It happens. Doesn't surprise me on new designs just rolling out. I bet there will be quite a market for smiths to give these a "spa treatment" the same way some lever actions are commonly sent for slicking up. I also bet Colt gets on the stick and starts parts matching based on tolerance ranges.
$1499.00 for a revolver, though??
I think I'll buy a nice 1911 instead
You can build 2 nice ar`s for $1500.Screw that you can build a very nice AR for $1500
My new 2020 Colt Python is on the way to my dealer in Maine. It's a 4.25" bbl model. They will then ship it to my FFL here in SC.
You can build 2 nice ar`s for $1500.
This still makes me sad. I had really hoped these would be a winner. Oh, well. Still pretty happy with my 686 and 29.Hurr durr but Colts are the best.
They were at one time. Colt and smith made great guns. Colt used to do a little more, so the gun felt nicer. Colts blueing was second to none. Now colt is just trying to stay in business.Hurr durr but Colts are the best.
Freedom Arms .454 is well known for accuracy and tight tolerance. I've had two of their ,4 3/4 " .454's and both would bind up after 15 rounds or so, due to powder residue. It seems as though tight tolerance and binding up go hand in hand.
Nice looking roscoe, but what really caught my attention was "fired 12 rounds out in my backyard". LIVING THE DREAM!Today I picked up my new 2020 Colt Python 4.25" bbl. After a safety and function check with it unloaded, I fired 12 rounds out in my backyard. I used a combination of .38 special and .357 magnum. I also fired some in single action and some double action. The last 4 rounds I fired as rapidly as I could in DA. I had no issues at all during this very short test.
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Damn, might have to get one. My plan was to wait until the worked the kinks out of the production process
that is one scary looking dudeBoy, #YOUTOO finally gave up to the abuse and you are now wondering around like a lost puppy looking for an adoption.
Here is your one and the only reason. Don't you ever forget it!
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The Python? $1499.How much was that beauty?