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Pythons are finely tuned wheel guns, watch the timing after awhile, they can start to shave lead if the cylinder doesn’t line up.
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oldngray
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I had a 10 on 1911 style frame and it barely worked. It had a lifetime guarantee and I sent it back to the factory once but the company (Wyoming Arms) went out of business so I basically have a good looking paperweight.
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Been there a few times myself
sailfish
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The old ones potentially had that problem but mine's one of the new Gen 2.
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I only had the old ones, that’s good to know. It was an issue, especially for a ‘combat’ handgun.
sailfish
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It's like the old vs the new Model 66. The old ones had issues with a steady diet of .357 like the Pythons but the new ones beefed up the problem areas and don't have those issues anymore.
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Exactly, I would tell people to practice with .38 special. Shoot a few .357 to get the feel, then carry either +P or .357. You could crack the frame with to many magnums, The 586 and 686 solved that problem. And Rugers are beasts and can take a lot of punishment
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oldngray
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Lol, same gun different grip. Great minds think alike
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Sick bastards lol
BigUnionGuy
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I had an early Colt Delta Elite and never had a problem, although it was slightly "tweaked" with a fitted barrel bushing
and a full-length guide rod from Kings. Still maintained the 2 spring setup, but slightly stiffer springs. Also, I did some
polishing on the trigger and sear assembly.... polishing.... and not filing.
I ran a bunch of the original Norma 10mm loads. They were screamers.
200gr FMJFP @ 1300 fps. 180gr HP @ 1400+ fps. Fun shooting at an indoor range.
The S&W auto's have a good reputation for reliability, endurance, and accuracy. But now.... crazy expensive.
If I found one for a reasonable price, I would ship it off to Novak, for some fairy dust to be applied to it.
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I have a Novak custom 1911 in .45 acp. I had built on a series 70 Colt in 1994. It cost me a grand then just for the work. Among other things I but a Bar-Sto barrel in it to. He’s not to crazy about guide rods in 1911s. The Delta was a nice pistol, 10 mm is punishing round for an auto, but they held up better than most. I had a buddy that had a Bren Ten, nice gun! Another had a Grizzly in 45 Win mag. Absolutely a beast!I had an early Colt Delta Elite and never had a problem, although it was slightly "tweaked" with a fitted barrel bushing
and a full-length guide rod from Kings. Still maintained the 2 spring setup, but slightly stiffer springs. Also, I did some
polishing on the trigger and sear assembly.... polishing.... and not filing.
I ran a bunch of the original Norma 10mm loads. They were screamers.
200gr FMJFP @ 1300 fps. 180gr HP @ 1400+ fps. Fun shooting at an indoor range.
The S&W auto's have a good reputation for reliability, endurance, and accuracy. But now.... crazy expensive.
If I found one for a reasonable price, I would ship it off to Novak, for some fairy dust to be applied to it.
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Novak custom 1911
BigUnionGuy
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I chased that dream.
Had the opportunity to purchase the elusive combo of the 10mm and .45 auto.
With no magazines....
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Magazines were 200 a pop
BigUnionGuy
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Nowadays lol. We found one new in box at the Big E gun show in Springfield Ma. I think he paid 1400 for it with 3 mags. That was over 20 years ago. He had nothing but money it was no problem for him. It’s largely a collectors item. For when you want to dress up like Sonny Crocket on Miami Vice lol.
silverbullet2893
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Reloaders. Need some recommendations on a new powder drop. Running Lee Perfect Powder measurer and would like to upgrade. Thinking RCBS quick change but open to any recs.
I don’t hate my Lee but not really in love by it. Seems to run a little inconsistent at times (depending on powder) and some powder it won’t run a lick (ex CFE pistol especially). Thanks
I don’t hate my Lee but not really in love by it. Seems to run a little inconsistent at times (depending on powder) and some powder it won’t run a lick (ex CFE pistol especially). Thanks
oldngray
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I use an old Lyman 55 measure. The thing is a really old design but solid and built to last. It can be a little inconsistent with grain powders but I think that is probably true for all measures. Pretty consistent with ball and flake powders. Definitely more accurate than my Lee turret press measure.
