Guns & Gun Related Stuff

[garddogg56]

Thanx Colonel any range time is good

[garddogg56]

Mother’s doing the cooking , this is how I do the dishes
Coffee and squirrel gun

[treefarmer]

gdogg, that's a great picture.
We've a friend who deer hunts like that. Last year he got a 12 point while looking out the window!
Treefarmer

[Colonel26]

Mother’s doing the cooking , this is how I do the dishes
Coffee and squirrel gun

I know a feller that Turkey hunts like that off if his living room couch. Lol

[ken98k]

Bummer that Thompson Center is out of business. I broke a pin in my G2 Contender this week, but found the part at the Numrich website.

When did TC go out of business? I just googled them and their web site is still up.

[bullitt4001]

In the mid-seventies a buddy and I took up handgun shooting as a hobby. We both bought.357 Magnums. Couldn’t afford new rounds so we picked up the spent shells and if they weren’t cracked reloaded them ourselves. We also couldn’t afford the pinnacle of .357’s the Colt Python.
Fast forward many decades and Colt came out with a new Python. I couldn’t resist so I bought one when they first came out. Don’t ask how much it still hurts. lol
It definitely had some early production issues but they were resolved.
There were plenty of haters in the crowd but I think Colt made a great shooter.
You asked for pictures so here’s my contribution.

Regards
Mike

[OLDE CUTLER]

Bummer that Thompson Center is out of business. I broke a pin in my G2 Contender this week, but found the part at the Numrich website.

When did TC go out of business? I just googled them and their web site is still up.

At the time I wrote that, the word was that S & W had their TC Division up for sale and that they were out of business until some one bought them. The website you see is the old S & W one that may or may not be current. I tried to get parts from them a while back and there was nothing then. I had also asked about them in one of our local gunshops and the gunsmith there told me they were no longer in business as he had been contacting them for parts and could not get anything. Like I said that was in July 2022. Maybe some one has bought them from S & W. I hope so as I still have 2 Contenders.

[Colonel26]

In the mid-seventies a buddy and I took up handgun shooting as a hobby. We both bought.357 Magnums. Couldn’t afford new rounds so we picked up the spent shells and if they weren’t cracked reloaded them ourselves. We also couldn’t afford the pinnacle of .357’s the Colt Python.
Fast forward many decades and Colt came out with a new Python. I couldn’t resist so I bought one when they first came out. Don’t ask how much it still hurts. lol
It definitely had some early production issues but they were resolved.
There were plenty of haters in the crowd but I think Colt made a great shooter.
You asked for pictures so here’s my contribution.

Regards
Mike

Very nice! I tried to trade for one of the new ones at my lgs the other day and we just couldn’t get close enough….oh well.

I have heard nothing but good things about the new ones. As a matter of fact, I’ve read many posts from the Colt guys (I’m not one so I’m only going on what I’ve read) the new python is more robust and better made than the old one. Other than some of the silly markings that all makers are putting on them now, it looks like a real winner. Congratulations!

[Dan In MI]

That's a mighty nice revolver! I've heard it said that Pythons are the finest production revolvers yet produced, and I hope to put a few rounds through one someday.

[OLDE CUTLER]

That's a mighty nice revolver! I've heard it said that Pythons are the finest production revolvers yet produced, and I hope to put a few rounds through one someday.

The new Pythons are a totally different guns than the old ones from decades ago. Supposedly the only parts that interchange are the grips.

[bullitt4001]

In the mid-seventies a buddy and I took up handgun shooting as a hobby. We both bought.357 Magnums. Couldn’t afford new rounds so we picked up the spent shells and if they weren’t cracked reloaded them ourselves. We also couldn’t afford the pinnacle of .357’s the Colt Python.
Fast forward many decades and Colt came out with a new Python. I couldn’t resist so I bought one when they first came out. Don’t ask how much it still hurts. lol
It definitely had some early production issues but they were resolved.
There were plenty of haters in the crowd but I think Colt made a great shooter.
You asked for pictures so here’s my contribution.

Regards
Mike

Very nice! I tried to trade for one of the new ones at my lgs the other day and we just couldn’t get close enough….oh well.

I have heard nothing but good things about the new ones. As a matter of fact, I’ve read many posts from the Colt guys (I’m not one so I’m only going on what I’ve read) the new python is more robust and better made than the old one. Other than some of the silly markings that all makers are putting on them now, it looks like a real winner. Congratulations!

Thanks. It’s been a couple years now since I purchased mine and if I remember correctly the top of the frame under the rear sight was thickened to improve rigidity. There were a few issues with the first production models not always advancing the cylinder between shots.
A more robust main spring was installed and I think some frame screws were tightened too.
The newer versions had a factory stamp signifying the mods were done.
I really love mine and if you get the chance go ahead and pull the trigger. Pun intended.

[bullitt4001]

That's a mighty nice revolver! I've heard it said that Pythons are the finest production revolvers yet produced, and I hope to put a few rounds through one someday.

Thank you .. it’s definitely sweet. Hope you do get a chance to put a few rounds through one someday.

[bullitt4001]

That's a mighty nice revolver! I've heard it said that Pythons are the finest production revolvers yet produced, and I hope to put a few rounds through one someday.

The new Pythons are a totally different guns than the old ones from decades ago. Supposedly the only parts that interchange are the grips.

I believe you’re right about parts interchangeability. I did however pick up an older style Python set of grips and they fit perfectly.
I like the original gold Colt emblem better and the darker wood too. But hey .. what do I know?
I’m assuming the designers wanted to give the newer version its own new look. But newer isn’t always better.

[MadeinUSA]

How I practice when at home

[bullitt4001]

How I practice when at home

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That’s neat Jim! I’ve seen some versions of these fancy state of the art home range thing a mug jigs. It’s really a great idea to get familiar with aiming and practicing your quick draw.
Plus it is definitely easier on the ears.

[MadeinUSA]

How I practice when at home

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That’s neat Jim! I’ve seen some versions of these fancy state of the art home range thing a mug jigs. It’s really a great idea to get familiar with aiming and practicing your quick draw.
Plus it is definitely easier on the ears.

These are just simple battery operated devices

- When I hit the big targets they either flash lights quietly or flash and make a steel ring sound (I can set the switch on the front either way I prefer)
- the cans are interactive… when I hit those with the laser shot… they tip over (of course… I have to then go set them back up)

One can use the pistol that shoots the laser blips… (like the one pictured) or one can put a laser cartridge in the chamber of a real pistol and it will shoot a laser blip each time the trigger is pulled and the firing pin hits the cartridge. Of course, you have to rack the slide or cock the gun each time if the pistol is single action. The cartridges do not eject when racking the slide.

It is a great way to practice my point and shoot

[bullitt4001]

How I practice when at home

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That’s neat Jim! I’ve seen some versions of these fancy state of the art home range thing a mug jigs. It’s really a great idea to get familiar with aiming and practicing your quick draw.
Plus it is definitely easier on the ears.

These are just simple battery operated devices

- When I hit the big targets they either flash lights quietly or flash and make a steel ring sound (I can set the switch on the front either way I prefer)
- the cans are interactive… when I hit those with the laser shot… they tip over (of course… I have to then go set them back up)

One can use the pistol that shoots the laser blips… (like the one pictured) or one can put a laser cartridge in the chamber of a real pistol and it will shoot a laser blip each time the trigger is pulled and the firing pin hits the cartridge. Of course, you have to rack the slide or cock the gun each time if the pistol is single action. The cartridges do not eject when racking the slide.

It is a great way to practice my point and shoot

Thanks for the detailed explanation Jim. I’ll look a little closer into these things. Since my ears are on the decline I’m afraid too many more trips to the range might not be such a good idea.
This would be a great solution next time I get the urge to do some plinking.

Regards
Mike

[MadeinUSA]

That’s neat Jim! I’ve seen some versions of these fancy state of the art home range thing a mug jigs. It’s really a great idea to get familiar with aiming and practicing your quick draw.
Plus it is definitely easier on the ears.

These are just simple battery operated devices

- When I hit the big targets they either flash lights quietly or flash and make a steel ring sound (I can set the switch on the front either way I prefer)
- the cans are interactive… when I hit those with the laser shot… they tip over (of course… I have to then go set them back up)

One can use the pistol that shoots the laser blips… (like the one pictured) or one can put a laser cartridge in the chamber of a real pistol and it will shoot a laser blip each time the trigger is pulled and the firing pin hits the cartridge. Of course, you have to rack the slide or cock the gun each time if the pistol is single action. The cartridges do not eject when racking the slide.

It is a great way to practice my point and shoot

Thanks for the detailed explanation Jim. I’ll look a little closer into these things. Since my ears are on the decline I’m afraid too many more trips to the range might not be such a good idea.
This would be a great solution next time I get the urge to do some plinking.

Regards
Mike

You are welcome

They (targets and pistol) are a bit pricey if you ask me… but I bit the bullet because I want to plink at home too

[ken98k]

That's a mighty nice revolver! I've heard it said that Pythons are the finest production revolvers yet produced, and I hope to put a few rounds through one someday.

The new Pythons are a totally different guns than the old ones from decades ago. Supposedly the only parts that interchange are the grips.

It's good that CZ bought Colt and has breathed new life into a stagnant company.

[MadeinUSA]

Bump stock fun

My son shooting our bump stock a few years ago

https://rumble.com/v24cm54-bump-stock-fun.html

I may need to get another one now that this finally, appropriately, happened

Appeals Court Strikes Down Bump Stock Ban in 13-3 Decision

https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2023 ... -decision/

[ken98k]

I don't know why!
I should have it in hand by Tuesday or Wednesday.

[garddogg56]

Oh ya Ken THAT BAD BOY WILL DO

[OLDE CUTLER]

I don't know why!
I should have it in hand by Tuesday or Wednesday.

JUST BECAUSE!

[Boji]

I don't know why!
I should have it in hand by Tuesday or Wednesday.

Never need a reason to buy a new firearm!

[Old Hunter]

Speaking of the new SIG owned Colt’s, hunting buddy of mine bought one of the new King Cobra’s and let me shoot it. I told him I thought it was a better revolver than my 1980 Python. Looks to me like Colt really got their act together. I saw one of the new Anaconda’s recently, it was equally well made but at $2K I can live without one at this point in my life (have an old SBH and a 629-3). OH