[dfariswheel]

The reason Colt will not take in any work on older guns is because if during any work something turns up that's defective or unsafe, Colt no longer has any parts to repair it.
That would leave them subject to the legal problems of returning an unsafe gun and following lawsuits.
Even if the gun was in for just refinishing or engraving, Colt would still be liable for a defective gun.

Example.....Colt takes in an original Python for a refinish and after disassembly finds the hammer or trigger has been altered and is no longer safe. Colt has no new replacement parts and is now responsible for the gun.

Another....Colt disassembles the gun and for some reason something breaks. Colt can't repair it and the customer holds them responsible.

 

[dfariswheel]

one thing I don’t get about this post,


I heard they are still developing dlc process, but my question is will they offer finish job for customers who already owns ss python or gotta order the entire gun that’s already customized?

As per your other post, just call Colt Customer Service and ask them if they offer aftermarket refinishing with the DLC process.

 

[dfariswheel]

It's been a few years, but I seem to remember reading on the S&W forum about several people who sent guns in to S&W and they refused to return them because they were unsafe.

Whatever, it's simply a smart business decision to not take in for work any firearm that you cannot repair.
You can write your own script for this.......
A gun is returned and a customer claims the company broke their gun and wants money.
A gun is returned and someone gets hurt, it's the companies fault.
And on and on.

Smart move, just don't take it in, And Colt like most gun makers won't take it..