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André
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Colt Python spitting !
      #59249 - 24/06/06 11:57 PM

My 20 years old Python has been shot a lot (> 10.000 full power loads) and, while still very accurate, is spitting with both jacketed and lead bullets. Bbl./cylinder gap is .009", a little over max. Could this be the cause or should I check cylinder alignment ?

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3 shots do not make a group, they show a point of aim or impact.
5 shots are a group.

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DPhillips
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Re: Colt Python spitting ! [Re: André]
      #59268 - 25/06/06 01:19 PM

Sounds like a timing issue to me, but you need to have a gunsmith who is really familiar with handguns have a look.

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André
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Re: Colt Python spitting ! [Re: DPhillips]
      #59308 - 27/06/06 01:19 AM

The verdict :
I brought my Python to the best pistolsmith I know. Timing/lock up surprisingly good, considering the amount it was shot. However, the forcing cone is worn very thin (less than half the thickness of a new one) and has shortened more on one side. Seen under magnification, erosion stands out.
Remedy :
Set back the bbl. a few turns and ream a new forcing cone.


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3 shots do not make a group, they show a point of aim or impact.
5 shots are a group.

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Re: Colt Python spitting ! [Re: André]
      #59370 - 28/06/06 08:27 AM

Good show, Andre. Hope you get it back shooting soon!

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