My new Trooper V old Python

[JCM298]

As a Cristmas present, I was allowed to buy a 6" Colt Trooper Mk III. Last week, I finally was able to make it to the range. As usual when testing a new, to me, gun I took the Python to use as a control.

I fired five rounds from the Python, just to get it a little dirty, and then fired 5 more. All five were in the "X" or 10 ring of a 15 yard NRA Bulleye target. As usual, the gun did what I expected. All rounds were SA at 15 yards.

Since the Trooper was in such good condition and had not been fired too much, I just loaded 5 and fired. The first shot was an "X". The second round was also an "X", as was the third. Then I got sloppy and the last two were in the 10 ring.

The next twenty rounds were in the "X" or 10 ring. It looks like I found a gun that'll outshoot my Python. Of course, it's got 2" on the Python.

Then things went bad! The first round in DA was a loud "CLICK". After that, every second or third round was a dud, with both my reloads and factory ammo. The main spring was bad.

Damn, it's such a pretty thing and works great in SA. I went back to the dealer and explained the problem. Unbelievably, he had a spring in stock.
After the spring was replaced, it worked fine in DA.

I like the new toy and also like the serial #: J12345,

John

PS: I know a full serial number should not be revealed but it is sort of unique, .....to me, anyway,
John

 

[Ala Dan]

Greeting's John-

Congrat's on your purchase, and I'm sure you will enjoy!

General Rule Of The Thumb:

NEVER post the complete serial number of a firearm
on the internet; cuz its NO telling what kind'a no good
lurker's are out on the "information highway".

Best Wishes,
Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member

 

[JCM298]

Ala Dan,

I forgot to ad the postscript. Normally I wouldn't use the full number,

John

 

[Old Fuff]

I'm not suprised about what you found. While the two revolvers are entirely different the same tooling and methods were used to bore and rifle the barrels. I suspect someone either cut the original mainspring down or replaced it with one that was too weak. Be that as it may, the problem is apparently corrected. You are fortunate to have two high-quality revolvers. Enjoy them both.

 

[Standing Wolf]

My old Colt Trooper Mark III was a champion and a better gun than some of the Pythons I've owned over the years.

 

[ENC]

John,

I know what you mean about the serial number. The first four numbers of my Savage .30-06 are 3006

haha

Congrats on your new shooter.