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I as doing a complete strip and clean of my vintage 2023 Colt Python., I decided to attempt two "fixes" and a complete lubrication change.
Lube Change - I completely removed any/all existing lube with mineral spirits, and re-lubed with "nano-ceramic boron nitride" dry lube (DuPont spray and Finish Line squeeze bottle chain lube). I've done similarly on a few other firearms (Glocks, Beretta 1301 Mod 2 Tac, Rem 700) and am satisfied with it and it does not attract any debris.
Rear Sight - I removed the lateral sloppiness by incrementally pinching the attachment ears with vice-grips until they took a little "oomph" to pop back down into the top-strap. Though a bit nerve-wracking, it was easy, and I was not interested in the "shim" option.
Trigger Pull - Being used to vintage S&W triggers, the Python's single-action pull was indeed inferior with an ever-so-slight rearward cocking motion of the hammer and attendant increased effort. I cautiously filed down the pronounced ledge/ridge on the sear (a really tiny amount), then polished the area as well as the corresponding contact point on the trigger with Flitz.
All went well, the sight is now firm, the mechanics are at least as smooth with the dry lube, and the single-action trigger pull/feel is astonishingly better though not quite S&W level.
Side Note - I just got a great deal on a BNIB/unfired 3" Python from a fellow CGer and will be doing the same with it when I get it home.
Lube Change - I completely removed any/all existing lube with mineral spirits, and re-lubed with "nano-ceramic boron nitride" dry lube (DuPont spray and Finish Line squeeze bottle chain lube). I've done similarly on a few other firearms (Glocks, Beretta 1301 Mod 2 Tac, Rem 700) and am satisfied with it and it does not attract any debris.
Rear Sight - I removed the lateral sloppiness by incrementally pinching the attachment ears with vice-grips until they took a little "oomph" to pop back down into the top-strap. Though a bit nerve-wracking, it was easy, and I was not interested in the "shim" option.
Trigger Pull - Being used to vintage S&W triggers, the Python's single-action pull was indeed inferior with an ever-so-slight rearward cocking motion of the hammer and attendant increased effort. I cautiously filed down the pronounced ledge/ridge on the sear (a really tiny amount), then polished the area as well as the corresponding contact point on the trigger with Flitz.
All went well, the sight is now firm, the mechanics are at least as smooth with the dry lube, and the single-action trigger pull/feel is astonishingly better though not quite S&W level.
Side Note - I just got a great deal on a BNIB/unfired 3" Python from a fellow CGer and will be doing the same with it when I get it home.
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