razor
.327 Meteor
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USFA
May 21, 2010 16:10:30 GMT -5
Post by razor on May 21, 2010 16:10:30 GMT -5
Are these good guns? I found a Rodeo model, in 45 colt, that the guy said he shot in 10 SASS matches. He wants $400 for the gun. Is this a good price? I called the factory, and they said if anything was wrong with the gun, they would make it right.
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USFA
May 21, 2010 16:22:52 GMT -5
Post by Boge Quinn on May 21, 2010 16:22:52 GMT -5
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cubrock
.401 Bobcat
TLA fanatic and all around nice guy....
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USFA
May 21, 2010 17:44:36 GMT -5
Post by cubrock on May 21, 2010 17:44:36 GMT -5
You'll be getting a whole lot of gun for $400 if you buy that Rodeo, assuming he took care of it and didn't fan it.
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USFA
May 21, 2010 17:44:50 GMT -5
Post by avidreader on May 21, 2010 17:44:50 GMT -5
Excellant quality, beautiful color case hardening on the regular S.A. some gunsmith's use the frames to build their Custom's on because of the "trueness" of the base frame itself. That speaks highly of the product, yes I own one and I love it!
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USFA
May 21, 2010 23:14:16 GMT -5
Post by jdpress on May 21, 2010 23:14:16 GMT -5
Razor:
You will be very pleased with the Rodeo. It is a gem of a single action revolver, even at list price. The fit and action on this model are the same as USFA's high end models and the feel in your hand is superb. Good luck on the acquisition!
JD Press
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derekr
.30 Stingray
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USFA
May 21, 2010 23:33:57 GMT -5
Post by derekr on May 21, 2010 23:33:57 GMT -5
Those are great revolvers. I have one that I carry more than any I own. Light, tight and accurate.
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USFA
May 21, 2010 23:53:14 GMT -5
Post by jimmarch on May 21, 2010 23:53:14 GMT -5
Most USFAs have high-dollar finishes and go for more than $800 (and many a LOT more). Both their cosmetic and mechanical quality are superb.
The Rodeo is the EXACT same gun as the high-dollar variants except with a lower-cost "paint job". It's just as tough and accurate as it's high-dollar cousins. Many folks buy a high-dollar version (or a Colt) as a "safe queen" and buy the Rodeo as the perfect equivalent shooter.
There's some recipes around for "antiquing" the Rodeo's factory finish at home, making it look more authentic overall. You can also strip the factory finish and either do your own blue job or send it out.
One other thing. I did some comparisons between the Rodeo, some pre-WW2 Colt SAAs ("1st Gen"), some Colt 2nd/3rd gens, and the Ruger New Vaquero with both standard hammer and SuperBlackhawk/Montado type hammers.
It turns out the 1st-gen Colts had lower-slung hammers for a shorter thumb reach. The Ruger NewVaq with the standard hammer replicates the longer reach of the post-WW2 Colts; using a Montado/SBH style hammer drops the reach down to 1st-gen Colt levels, and USFA replicated the feel of the 1st-gen Colts with the Rodeo I examined. I was pleased to discover all this as I carry a NewVaq357 with an SBH hammer I fitted myself that I like the feel of. You'll get basically the same effect if you buy a stock Rodeo.
What else...ah. Early USFAs were made of Italian parts hand-fitted in the US. Those were decent guns, but the later USA-made are better quality. ALL Rodeos are from the later period after they broke ties with Italy.
One "Uberti-esque" feature USFA retained was a fractionally oversize cylinder for extra strength, esp. with the thin-walled 45LC cylinders in an SAA-sized gun. All Rodeos have this feature which I for one approve of. It's still close enough to use a Colt SAA-pattern holster and doesn't harm the handling in my opinion.
I went with the Ruger NewVaq instead for two reasons: I wanted a transfer bar safety as I carry mine for daily CCW (or lately, more open carry here in Tucson) and because I wanted a 357 which USFA doesn't offer. But out of the box, a Rodeo will probably outshoot most Ruger NewVaqs by a small margin.
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razor
.327 Meteor
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USFA
May 22, 2010 15:45:30 GMT -5
Post by razor on May 22, 2010 15:45:30 GMT -5
I feel my bank account going down!
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razor
.327 Meteor
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USFA
May 22, 2010 16:37:42 GMT -5
Post by razor on May 22, 2010 16:37:42 GMT -5
I WON THE BID, $375 for the gun! Can't wait to see and shoot it! 8 grains unique and a 255SWC.
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USFA
May 22, 2010 16:40:47 GMT -5
Post by Boge Quinn on May 22, 2010 16:40:47 GMT -5
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Cannon
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USFA
May 22, 2010 16:54:57 GMT -5
Post by Cannon on May 22, 2010 16:54:57 GMT -5
I LOVE my Rodeo -- and you stole that gun. Congratulations.
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USFA
May 22, 2010 17:01:14 GMT -5
Post by Boge Quinn on May 22, 2010 17:01:14 GMT -5
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USFA
May 22, 2010 19:59:42 GMT -5
Post by Stump Buster on May 22, 2010 19:59:42 GMT -5
You got a SCREAMING deal!!!! Here's a couple pics (that I've posted before) of what to expect while you're waiting for it to get there (of my gun not yours)..... Before After (a little rubbing)... and how she shot with in-expensive gunshow reloads (15yds)... Liked it so much I bought another that ended up having been made about 2 months after the first one. Found it NIB but paid a little more than you did!!! Both have been to Jack Huntington for action/trigger jobs!!! I think you'll be happy!!! CONGRATS!!!! Stump
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USFA
May 22, 2010 20:17:41 GMT -5
Post by Boge Quinn on May 22, 2010 20:17:41 GMT -5
That's a nice antiquing job!
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USFA
May 22, 2010 22:12:22 GMT -5
Post by jimmarch on May 22, 2010 22:12:22 GMT -5
It sure is. That's one of the best homebrew Rodeo paint improvements I've ever seen.
Doesn't "really" look antique, really doesn't look like anything else except damned nice. Superb job.
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