I bought this new Python so I could endlessly shoot the heck out of a Python and not feel guilty about devaluing my prized collectible Pythons. With that in mind I have to say I was disheartened to feel the factory trigger job on my 2020 Python. It felt similar to what I've come to know how the exquisite Python trigger feels like but still a disappointment. 5.5lb creepy single action and a smooth but heavy 12lb double action.
I've timed and polished quite a few Colt double action revolvers including a number of Pythons. After looking at the new more simpler action I knew this would be a breeze to get tuned up!
There was quite a bit or roughness and overall lack of polishing work inside on key surfaces. A little care and polishing and it felt just like my old Pythons and I got the double action down to 6.5 lbs! At that pull it only 100% reliably set off Federal primed ammo so I brought the tension up to 8lbs pull and it set off all all the primers I could test it with including some European hard ones. They appear to be harder than Winchesters.
The single action still had lots of creep and was remarkably heavy compared to the sweet double action I set up. Doing work on single action sears/hammers takes a skilled hand and special jigs to accomplish very controlled angles.
I use a modified GATCO knife sharpening kit for my trigger / action work. The various stones allow for more control material removal or polishing but most importantly, a truly flat surface with tight 90 degree corners.
https://www.amazon.ca/Gatco-10005-5-Stone-sharpening-system/dp/B001DB9CQS
I recently used this same set up below to fit a Browning Citori with a new locking block.
Above you can see the way I removed much of the creep out of the single action. I also set the trigger up in this same jig to change the sear angle correcting for the heavy pull.
The final step was to remove the sharp edges on the trigger so they feel more like the original Python triggers. Some careful grinding, smoothening, and polishing and it was set! this really helps with the feel of the double action.
Now it's all together with my favorite grips with a 2.5lb single action and 8 lb buttery smooth double action. I wanted to feel what it's like to shoot a 4" Python and don't know anyone with a 12.6 licence who has one. This has been my #1 range toy ever since I did this work. So much fun in double action on steels or bowling pins!
While I was at it I cleaned up the King Cobra Target in the pic as well. Again, Colt didn't really do this revolver justice.
I had to make a new trigger return spring as you can't currently buy them and the original is the main contributor to the Cobra Targets brutal trigger pull. That plus a little polishing care inside and the double action is 6.5lbs completely reliable with all primers while the single action is 2.5lbs. These are actually easier to set up as the trigger return spring and the main spring are separate and don't interact with each other while the action is being worked.
There is lots of MIM parts in these so polishing must be done with care.
I also modified the rear sights on both revolvers to remove the play but I'll make another thread on how to do that.
I've timed and polished quite a few Colt double action revolvers including a number of Pythons. After looking at the new more simpler action I knew this would be a breeze to get tuned up!
There was quite a bit or roughness and overall lack of polishing work inside on key surfaces. A little care and polishing and it felt just like my old Pythons and I got the double action down to 6.5 lbs! At that pull it only 100% reliably set off Federal primed ammo so I brought the tension up to 8lbs pull and it set off all all the primers I could test it with including some European hard ones. They appear to be harder than Winchesters.
The single action still had lots of creep and was remarkably heavy compared to the sweet double action I set up. Doing work on single action sears/hammers takes a skilled hand and special jigs to accomplish very controlled angles.
I use a modified GATCO knife sharpening kit for my trigger / action work. The various stones allow for more control material removal or polishing but most importantly, a truly flat surface with tight 90 degree corners.
https://www.amazon.ca/Gatco-10005-5-Stone-sharpening-system/dp/B001DB9CQS
I recently used this same set up below to fit a Browning Citori with a new locking block.
Above you can see the way I removed much of the creep out of the single action. I also set the trigger up in this same jig to change the sear angle correcting for the heavy pull.
The final step was to remove the sharp edges on the trigger so they feel more like the original Python triggers. Some careful grinding, smoothening, and polishing and it was set! this really helps with the feel of the double action.
Now it's all together with my favorite grips with a 2.5lb single action and 8 lb buttery smooth double action. I wanted to feel what it's like to shoot a 4" Python and don't know anyone with a 12.6 licence who has one. This has been my #1 range toy ever since I did this work. So much fun in double action on steels or bowling pins!
While I was at it I cleaned up the King Cobra Target in the pic as well. Again, Colt didn't really do this revolver justice.
I had to make a new trigger return spring as you can't currently buy them and the original is the main contributor to the Cobra Targets brutal trigger pull. That plus a little polishing care inside and the double action is 6.5lbs completely reliable with all primers while the single action is 2.5lbs. These are actually easier to set up as the trigger return spring and the main spring are separate and don't interact with each other while the action is being worked.
There is lots of MIM parts in these so polishing must be done with care.
I also modified the rear sights on both revolvers to remove the play but I'll make another thread on how to do that.
