Why does everyone say theColt Python is "fragile"?

Most of the out-of-time problems go back to the time this revolver was a staple in PPC and other competitive revolver shooting events. Those guys *actually* shot hundreds of rounds a month, thousands of cartridges per season through these guns. I shoot IDPA and run over 2,000 rounds a year through a SA 1911 and a Glock (depending on division) ... If I was still shooting Service Revolver I'd be running a K or L frame SW as all the competitive guys in the revolver classes do. I cannot recall the last Colt revolver I've seen at any IDPA or USPSA or ICORE match in eons.

Most people in those sports eventually migrated to the SW products- simply easier to tune and keep running in hard use, high volume situations

The Colt action is regarded as "fragile" and complicated... as are the D frame Colts...they time off that little nub on the v spring... of course, the way they get the legendary cylinder lock up is rather tricky to fit also.

Please describe the 686 failure. If it was the lawyer lock... that's a problem we know about. Did the barrel fall off, cylinder fall off, fail to lock up?

By the way... I never said the Python was not a quality firearm... it's always reminded me of keeping a BMW around to haul feed home in.

Since I work on old Colts, the trigger's hand pivot wears down. So does the spring Causing the timing issue. A little time solves the issue.

The Python is one stout handgun. Whether you tale has any truth or inconsistencies, or not? If, you own one? Keep. If you want one? Get it.

I never heard anyone poo poo a Python. I can see where a Ford/Chevy loyalty would lead to a pissing contest though.

I've heard that they can get out of tune easily. Translation, that the cylinder holes won't keep lining up perfectly with the forcing cone of the barrel.

I've never had one, but that's what I heard.

I have had a S&W 686 for over 25 years now, and it's been an ultra reliable gun. Really, still looks almost new.

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The Python IS a work of art and IMHO one of the finest revolvers made, apart from the timing issue. however, I still have my old department-issue 586 and have never had a problem with it in 25+ years of service. I also still shoot my mom's old Model 15 that she bought in the early 60's.

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They are not "fragile". They should be treated carefully, like any other high quality tool. One ding in a Python could cost decrease the value by $500 or more.

No offense, but I do not believe anything you say.

I've been around firearms my entire life and never have I heard anyone use the term "low to high 357 magnum loads".

Anyone who knows anything about quality revolvers knows the Python's trigger mechanism is delicate and will go out of time with heavy use.

I have one my dad left me, one of the first made, still so reliable in winter it is one of my under coat CCW weapons.

As you travel through life never, but never, listen to "they" and "everybody". Use your own good judgement instead.

You fired thousands of rounds through it in the last 8 months?

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