colt refinishing quality

wild bunch guy

December 04, 2009 08:10

I have a bright nickeled Colt Python that needs refinished. (The nickel is wearing off & the copper plating is showing) Has anybody had one refinished at Colt recently, & how was the quality & price?

Thanks in advance

WBG

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  nmyers

  December 04, 2009 08:56

  Last time I asked them about a Python, Colt said they don't do that kind of work. They didn't give a reason.
  
  My guess is that most older guns will need parts; Colt only stocks parts for guns currently in production, a business decision. So, they'd end up starting work & then having to return the gun without being able to charge anything. Keep in mind, there have been several engineering changes in the Python, & parts for the earlier guns may not be obtainable.
  
  I don't know who to recommend, as Pittsburgh Handgun (recommended by Colt) is now closed. But, expect to pay $400-500 for a top quality job.
  
  Neal

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  cussedemgun

  December 04, 2009 13:17

  www.cylinder-slide.com/

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  leeblackman

  December 04, 2009 14:50

  Look into hard chrome. Have a buddy who pops up on the board sometimes here who has a python, and they look really good hard chromed. Looks kinda like a matte stainless finish, but is the hardest most durable finish you can get.

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  511pe

  December 14, 2009 07:44

  Nighthawk Custom's ceramic coatings don't cause hydrogen enbrittlement problems like hard tool chrome finishes and are extremely durable because the coat is ceramic.

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