Timing off on Colt Python?

[BongoBob]

Hi CGNers,

Here's what's happening...I'm at the range yesterday shooting my 1976 6" Python...firing factory ammo, accuracy is great, function is great, but everytime a round is fired It feels as if some very fine shavings or something is blowing back and landing on my left cheekbone. It doesn't hurt, but is noticeable. I've got eye protection, so no worries there...what's up? Is this normal? I do not feel this kind of thing from my other revolver (a 1970 S&W 29-2).

If I have a cylinder timing problem, is there anyone in Canada that works on Colt revolvers?

Cheers,
BongoBob

 

[Baldrick]

You have a cylinder timing problem.
Not sure who to send to for service.
E-mail Gunnar at armco. He may know. He sells a bunch of used pythons.

 

[TDC]

What, I thought revolvers were more reliable than autos and needed less maintenance..

TDC

 

[misfire]

What, I thought revolvers were more reliable than autos and needed less maintenance..

TDC

Sh^te disturber.......

 

[TDC]

Sorry, I had to. Seriously, I would think getting it timed could be a costly venture and require shipping your iron to a reputable smith.

TDC

 

[misfire]

Seriously, I would think getting it timed could be a costly venture and require shipping your iron to a reputable smith.

TDC

Agreed. Especially a Colt revolver. Lots of 'smiths claim they can work on them but very few really know them well.....

 

[sevoman]

Would suggest going to Coltforum to find out how to check timing on Colts.Theres a guy there,"Dfariswheel",who has lots of great advice about Colt revolvers.He has a checklist on how to check timing

As noted above,if you do have a timing problem,there are pretty few gunsmiths in Canada who really understand how to work with Colts(as opposed to Smith and Wessons)

 

[capp325]

Here's what's happening...I'm at the range yesterday shooting my 1976 6" Python...firing factory ammo, accuracy is great, function is great, but everytime a round is fired It feels as if some very fine shavings or something is blowing back and landing on my left cheekbone.

It could also be unburnt powder, although if the particles are consistently hitting the left side of your face, chances are it's a timing issue. Still, I would try different ammo before sending it off to a smith.