[jdp464]

I have a python that fires perfectly in single action but when using double action it often doesn't fire. When this happens I can see that the primer mark is off center. While doing some simple timing tests I noticed: I use my finger to prevent the cylinder from free wheeling and pull the trigger very slowly, the hammer drops before the cylinder has advanced enough to lock. This sounds like a problem to me but I'm no expert. Any thoughts are welcome. Thanks.

 

[jdp464]

Thanks very much. I actually considered that this condition must indicate a worn hand but the gun shows no signs of wear. I suppose it could have been man-handled at some point. I'll plan to send it in to Colt or Frank. Any idea about what a hand replacement/repair costs?

 

[jdp464]

Thanks for all the responses. I sent it to Frank Glenn who fixed it right away. He had to "let the strut out to just miss the sear so the cylinder would rotate farther before the hammer drops". He said it left the factory this way. (Maybe 1980 was a bad year for the Python?) I just got it back and can see immediately that the problem I noted is fixed. I'll get it to the range soon...