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The New 2020 Colt Python already has a couple of issues...

Posted on 1/13/20 at 2:11 pm
Posted by finchmeister08
Member since Mar 2011
35589 posts
Posted on 1/13/20 at 2:11 pm
hickok45 review

List of issues:
1) Cylinder latch will stick.
2) Crown of barrel has dings/burrs.




ETA: i should add that Colt has already address this and is correcting it's manufacturing process to prevent the burrs at the crown of the barrel.

quote:

Dear Customers,

We are very sorry that the shipment of Python Revolvers that you received was defective. We understand your disappointment and appreciate the inconvenience this must have caused you.
There is no question that the product we shipped did not meet the very high standards our customers have come to expect and should continue to demand and receive without a doubt.
In our effort to improve the overall quality of our products, we have found the root cause that damaged the crown and immediately fixed this issue. We have since implemented strict Quality inspections to the production standards and can assure you that we are in the process of completing more thorough manufacturing and inspection. We can provide a reason for this issue and the solution if you deem necessary.
I can promise you that the highest quality standards will be met in the future because protecting our reputation for delivering the best product on the market is a key priority for us. Again, I apologize for our mistake and regret any inconvenience caused as a result.
We look forward to continuing the mutually beneficial relationship with our Customers.
Sincerely,

Colt Firearms MFG.

After manufacturing and quality control of each revolver the revolver (Frame, Barrel, Cylinder, Side plate cover, Crane/Yolk) goes through a polishing process. The polishing process requires the revolver to be fixtured on the barrel. Therefore, a change has been made to no longer hold by the barrel during polishing and completely removing any chance of damage to the crown and the crown recess. The quality department did in fact miss this issue, but has corrected it and thoroughly looking at ALL areas of the revolver. It is in fact a simple fix; we use a crowning tool that cleans the crown. We appreciate all of the feedback from our customers; we can also answer any of your questions.
Thank you.


This post was edited on 1/13/20 at 2:18 pm
Posted by Yewkindewit
Near Birmingham, Alabama
Member since Apr 2012
20015 posts
Posted on 1/13/20 at 2:48 pm to
Makes one wonder how an expensive revolver can not be eyeballed by QC and the crown dings and burrs not be noticed?
Posted by upgrayedd
Lifting at Tobin's house
Member since Mar 2013
134845 posts
Posted on 1/13/20 at 2:50 pm to
Colt QC strikes again
Posted by finchmeister08
Member since Mar 2011
35589 posts
Posted on 1/13/20 at 2:54 pm to
quote:

Makes one wonder how an expensive revolver can not be eyeballed by QC and the crown dings and burrs not be noticed?

not to mention the process they used that caused it in the first place.
Posted by finchmeister08
Member since Mar 2011
35589 posts
Posted on 1/13/20 at 3:15 pm to
here's where it malfunction for hickok45.

LINK
Posted by bbvdd
Memphis, TN
Member since Jun 2009
24947 posts
Posted on 1/13/20 at 3:17 pm to
saw his post y-day.

pretty disappointing and definitely stains their $1500 price tag.
Posted by keakar
Member since Jan 2017
29905 posts
Posted on 1/13/20 at 3:47 pm to
to keep cost down, quality control only looks at guns returned, saves lots of money too as many QC issues will be overlooked by the casual buyer
Posted by finchmeister08
Member since Mar 2011
35589 posts
Posted on 1/13/20 at 4:10 pm to
quote:

saves lots of money too as many QC issues will be overlooked by the casual buyer

sadly, i can see this being true. i've never sent anything to anyone to fix if i couldn't do it myself or at least try to figure out what the problem is.
This post was edited on 1/13/20 at 4:28 pm
Posted by Clames
Member since Oct 2010
16539 posts
Posted on 1/14/20 at 10:15 pm to
Another Youtube video of the 2020 Python malfunctioning.

LINK


My 1970's Dan Wesson 15-2VH is looking like a much better buy than these new Colts.
Posted by Buck_Rogers
Member since Jul 2013
1830 posts
Posted on 1/15/20 at 1:18 am to
Still waiting to see if Weagle99 will ever chime in with another Colt defense.
Posted by finchmeister08
Member since Mar 2011
35589 posts
Posted on 1/15/20 at 8:30 am to
quote:

Another Youtube video of the 2020 Python malfunctioning.

his voice makes me cringe.
Posted by 3morereps
The Gym
Member since Jun 2015
6735 posts
Posted on 1/29/20 at 10:10 pm to
anyone purchase one yet?
Posted by finchmeister08
Member since Mar 2011
35589 posts
Posted on 1/30/20 at 12:14 am to
I don’t think so. I think they’re going to be rare for awhile and I think it’s going to be hard to get on for MSRP or less. At least for the foreseeable future.

A local store in Daleville, AL got one and they sold it for $2000. Mom and pop stores are going to Jack the prices up just because they can and the demand for them will allow it.
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