HighVelocity Posted December 25, 2007 Share Posted December 25, 2007 I have a 70's Python that when shooting DA, the cylinder turns slightly past where it should be and no bang. Single action is fine though. I'd really like to get it fixed locally and avoid the crazy shipping cost but want it to be in the hands of a gunsmith that knows what they're doing. Thanks, Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSMITH Posted December 25, 2007 Share Posted December 25, 2007 Gary, if it were mine I would send it next door to LA, have the fine folks at Clark look at it. Lots of the Colt smiths are getting on in years and don't do the work anymore, and you NEED a Colt smith to work on it. Real Colt smiths are getting REALLY hard to find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revchuck Posted December 25, 2007 Share Posted December 25, 2007 I'm not sure that Tommy (the revolversmith at Clark's) works on Colts. If he does, I have a 60s OP that could use a trigger job...and the drive's about the same from where I live to there as it is from DFW. Then again, gas would be more than shipping it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSMITH Posted December 25, 2007 Share Posted December 25, 2007 Well, I sold off all the the Colts years and years ago, they might not anymore at Clarks but it used to be THE place to send them in my mind. Cylinder and Slide might still work on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighVelocity Posted December 25, 2007 Author Share Posted December 25, 2007 (edited) I'll call Clark and/or C&S on Monday. Thanks for the tips. Is there any reason why I should NOT send it to Colt? Gary Edited December 25, 2007 by HighVelocity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revchuck Posted December 25, 2007 Share Posted December 25, 2007 I'll call Clark and/or C&S on Monday. Thanks for the tips. Is there any reason why I should NOT send it to Colt?Gary Gary - I'm not sure they have anyone that can work on them anymore. I've been told that the reason they went to the newer lockwork is that the guys who built the old ones were retiring, and there was nobody who could do the hand fitting the old style actions required. Besides, the way they charge for SAAs, an action job from them (assuming they can do it) would probably require a second mortgage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtm Posted December 25, 2007 Share Posted December 25, 2007 T.J.'s Gunsmithing in Aurora Colorado does them! Tim, the owner, learned under Fred Sadowski and he is the only one I know that can do what youy need. Kurt Miller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepper Posted December 25, 2007 Share Posted December 25, 2007 Frank Glenn of Accuracy Unlimited in Phoenix did a superb action job on one of mine. He should be able to help you out. http://www.glenncustom.com/ He will give you a fast turnaround too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allgoodhits Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 I have a 70's Python that when shooting DA, the cylinder turns slightly past where it should be and no bang. Single action is fine though. I'd really like to get it fixed locally and avoid the crazy shipping cost but want it to be in the hands of a gunsmith that knows what they're doing.Thanks, Gary Sandy Garrett of NVGW in Springfield, VA 703-644-6504. One of the best on revolvers, new and old. He and famed Reeves Jungkind are the best Python smiths out there. MJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougCarden Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 AHA! yes, Reeves Jungkind is highly reputed, lives in TX....best I can do.... I couldnt remember his name..... DougC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmoney Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 Another guy that supposedly did great Python work is Jerry Moran. I don't think anyone's heard from him in years, though. If you can locate Jungkind, he's your guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vrmn1 Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 Jim Stroh at Alpha Precision I am sure could fix it. http://www.alphaprecisioninc.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9146gt Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 (edited) Jerry Moran is still in Michigan but no longer has a shop. Reeves Jungkind did a Python for me a few years ago , I will see if I still have his contact info, his work is supurb!!! PM sent with contact info Tom Edited December 28, 2007 by 9146gt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allgoodhits Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 I have a 70's Python that when shooting DA, the cylinder turns slightly past where it should be and no bang. Single action is fine though. I'd really like to get it fixed locally and avoid the crazy shipping cost but want it to be in the hands of a gunsmith that knows what they're doing.Thanks, Gary Sandy Garrett of NVGW in Springfield, VA 703-644-6504. One of the best on revolvers, new and old. He and famed Reeves Jungkind are the best Python smiths out there. MJ I have had the opportunity to shoot Pythons done by both Garrett and Jungkind. Have known both since late 1970's. If Jungkind is more convenient i.e. drive too, then go with him , if he still does work. If it has to be "shipped" anyway, you can not go wrong with NVGW, Inc and Sandy Garrett for revos and son Robert Garrett for autos. They are absolute perfectionists. Such mentality and skill is not cheap. Tell 'em Martin Johnson sent ya. What ever you do, take a Python, OMM, OMT, old Trooper, OM to someone who is totally familar with and has lots of experience with those actions. This probably means someone who is 60 years old or more and has been gunsmithing Colt revolvers before 1985 or so. Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cherryriver Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 Pittsburgh Handgun Headquarters was a factory service center but I haven't had any luck securing a response. The most heavily favored shop for E/Is at the Colt Forum is Colt. While I haven't sent back any sixguns yet, I did send in an old 1911 and it went well. Supposedly they're charging about $250 for a retime and refinish with a four-week turnaround. Try calling them. They're still doing the mid-frames. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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