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Colt Metropolitan MK III
Jorge
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Greetings all!
I just purchased a Colt Metropolitan MK III - paid $299.
The action is nowhere near as smooth as the one on my Python. The trigger pull is extremely long and heavy; more so than that on any of my Smith's.
How to fix this problem?
With S&W's, all you need to do is swap springs, and maybe stone the lockwork. Can this be done with Colt's? Could someone please post links or diagrams as how to do this?
Moreover, the trigger has a small Allen screw extending towards the frame. What is it for?
Thanks in advance.
EDIT: Thanks all for your replies.
The Metro is now officially my fugliest gun.
Being so that it was manufactured during such a sort run (1969-1972), what are the chances of it gaining some collectors value? Because if there's no chance, I might as well go and reblue it.
Thanks again, Mike. I'll leave the gun as is.
Greetings all!
I just purchased a Colt Metropolitan MK III - paid $299.
The action is nowhere near as smooth as the one on my Python. The trigger pull is extremely long and heavy; more so than that on any of my Smith's.
How to fix this problem?
With S&W's, all you need to do is swap springs, and maybe stone the lockwork. Can this be done with Colt's? Could someone please post links or diagrams as how to do this?
Moreover, the trigger has a small Allen screw extending towards the frame. What is it for?
Thanks in advance.
EDIT: Thanks all for your replies.
The Metro is now officially my fugliest gun.
Being so that it was manufactured during such a sort run (1969-1972), what are the chances of it gaining some collectors value? Because if there's no chance, I might as well go and reblue it.
Thanks again, Mike. I'll leave the gun as is.
Comments
The trigger stop screw was added by a previous owner. Only recommended for target guns, as they could back out enough to prevent firing at an embarrassing moment.
Neal
EDIT: You got a great buy on a nice gun; I'd would have pushed folks aside to get to the counter to buy that one for $299. All the older Colt revolvers are in demand; they aren't making them any more, & they get snapped up whenever they are offered for sale.
Just guessing on the hex screw, maybe it's an overtravel set screw?
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