Python

[Action]

I want to have some trigger work done on a python and need a recommendation on a good smith to do it. And what is usually a bill park price? Thanks

 

[Roaster's Gallery]

I would go to the Colt forum and ask this question. If someone works on Colt internals w/o proper procedure, bad results could occur.

 

[Gunslinger816]

Talk to David at TGD, he's a python guy.

 

[Dan1612]

Talk to David at TGD, he's a python guy.

He is, but he doesn't mess with them. Few people dare touch the innards of such things. If you're set on it, and want it done right, cylinder and slide or someone like that would be your best bet.

 

[Roaster's Gallery]

A guy named Frank Glenn in Arizona is highly regarded on the Colt forum. The trigger and hammer on Pythons are hard on the outer layer, but if stoned too aggressively, can go into the softer inner metal, and render the part ruined. Very few gunsmiths are qualified to work on Colt revolvers. Many will tell you they can work on them, and if you buy enough of them (Colt revolvers) you will be the disappointed owner of a screwed up gun.

 

[Action]

I have an old 6inch nickel that my father bought brand new in the 70's. Best trigger I ever pulled. I ended up with a 4inch stainless that got me through FBI firearms school after being told that using a python was cheating. Lol. I lucked up the other day and found a 6 inch stainless for 600 and couldn't let it get away but the trigger is nothing like my other 2. Can't decide if I should leave it alone or get it worked on. And no it wasn't stolen lol.

 

[Dan1612]

I have an old 6inch nickel that my father bought brand new in the 70's. Best trigger I ever pulled. I ended up with a 4inch stainless that got me through FBI firearms school after being told that using a python was cheating. Lol. I lucked up the other day and found a 6 inch stainless for 600 and couldn't let it get away but the trigger is nothing like my other 2. Can't decide if I should leave it alone or get it worked on. And no it wasn't stolen lol.

Wanna double your money?

 

[Action]

Tempting but I have a soft spot for them and will be buried with them I'm sure.

 

[Dan1612]

Fair enough, I've had a few, but the gen 2, 6" nickel eludes me. Never had one that I would even consider having the trigger touched on though, but I suspect that's a newer one.