Will I get holiday visitation with my new Commander

[MajO]

Originally Posted by Daedalus

I had a flat tire on my Volkswagen Passat last week and decided it was time to get four new tires. I can't wait until next year comes until I can get my car back!

Four months - six months, TEN months? That is insane. It is not as if they had to mine the ore to get the job done. I could almost understand a extended wait for a complete new custom pistol, not for a collet bushing and a front sight. They should be ashamed of themselves. Instead, they remain arrogant

Long after I was having issues with Colt, I bought a Gold Cup. I sent that to Jim Garthwaite for the collet bushing, front sight and other work. Mr. Garthwaite did an excellent job and returned the pistol to me in under 8 weeks. My Night Commander was sent back to Colt for a "tactical package," which, in all fairness, involves more work. But, say it however you want, ten months is outrageous custom service. They did adjust the price $100 for the delay, but you would think that they were pulling it out their rectum, when I suggested it.

Best wishes.

[Dave Waits]

Originally Posted by MajO

I am less than pleased. The customer service rep pointed out that the military/law enforcement side of the business was larger; as if that was some sort of excuse for only having one "master" gunsmith. Cylinder & Slide is now promising 2-3 month turn arounds on the same sort of work. Apparently, they have more than one master gunsmith. It is a shame, but the message I take away is that Colt (for civilians) is all about sales, and not so much follow up customer service. I anxiously await the return of my pistol, but I doubt that I will use them again.

Joe, I would Bills'(Bill Laughridge, Cylinder&Slide) work over that of the Colt Custom-Shop anyday!

[Sheepdog]

I would send it to Dave Severns, his hard hat finnish is indestructible and he has the best gold dot sight I have found. I would not put Creacoat on an outhouse.IMHO

[MajO]

Originally Posted by Sheepdog

I would send it to Dave Severns, his hard hat finnish is indestructible and he has the best gold dot sight I have found. I would not put Creacoat on an outhouse.IMHO

I don't see me having any work done at Colt in the future. If (when) the cerakote wears, I will have it refinished elsewhere. (My Fusion Longslide is at Robar right now.) Colt swore by Cerakote. We'll see how it looks and lasts.

BTW, many years ago, I lived out in the country and had one of the oldest outhouses around. I think it was stained with Olympia Redwood stain. Cerakote would certainly be a bad choice.

Best wishes.

[MajO]

Originally Posted by Dave Waits

Joe, I would Bills'(Bill Laughridge, Cylinder&Slide) work over that of the Colt Custom-Shop anyday!

Me too. I have never sent anything to Cylinder & Slide, but I have spoken with Mr. Laughridge twice and he was very helpful. It seems that he has also focused on training other gunsmiths as he has reduced the turn around time for work 50%, or 2-3 months. It appears that C & S has more than one master gunsmith, and they are not even the factory. Go figure.

If the IRS doesn't sodomize me in April, I might be talking to Dave Severns about some work in May (birthday).

[Thedragonslayer]

I dont know about all this custom gun stuff... but I do hope we get to see pictures of this little baby when you get here.

[Big Smoke]

I used to own a Colt Gold Cup. That's why I bought a Springer Range Officer this time.

[MajO]

Originally Posted by Thedragonslayer

I dont know about all this custom gun stuff... but I do hope we get to see pictures of this little baby when you get here.

Well, my Colt Night Commander, with Tactical Package, has finally returned home. I like it, but I'll see how much when I take it to the range.

[NAMVET72]

Now it has become a Useless Safe Queen, send it to me ASAP to run the Field Test on it for you.

[Mike45]

That is one nice looking Colt.