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Post by eisenhower on Oct 9, 2011 1:06:32 GMT -5
I haven't bought a third gen SAA in many years but am contemplating a new-in-box SAA from 2010. How is the timing on new production guns? In other words, can I expect that the timing is good enough so that there will be no drag marks left between cylinder stops (I don't mean in the notch approaches, but in the actual spaces between the cylinder notch/approaches)?
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Post by jayhawker on Oct 9, 2011 8:57:29 GMT -5
New in the boc Colt SA s have NEVER been that bad.
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Post by tas6691 on Oct 9, 2011 15:28:31 GMT -5
I have bought 2 in the last 2 years and am thrilled with both. The case colors are excellent, as are fit and overall finish. You wont be disappointed.
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Post by eisenhower on Oct 9, 2011 20:57:35 GMT -5
I'm glad to hear quality is good today. I remember I got a hold of a 3rd gen from the 80s one time - it was some sort of non-fluted cylinder job, blue/case hardened, two-piece ivories, new in box. When you cocked it, it felt (and sounded) like it had gears of sandpaper in there. Literally made me wince. I got rid of that baby fast. The only other 3rd gen I have any experience with was one of those Turnbull/Colt "pre war" guns, which was very high quality and obviously finished nicely. Just wanted to get confirmation that current production wouldn't be a wince-inducer.
DeWayne
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Post by weagle99 on Oct 10, 2011 0:13:24 GMT -5
New in the boc Colt SA s have NEVER been that bad. An early-80s New Frontier just stopped scraping all over its cylinder so that it could say hello. |
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Post by Frank V on Oct 10, 2011 14:55:07 GMT -5
The new 3rd gen. Colt SAAs I've looked at & handled & shot are well timed with the locking bolt dropping into the leade & not onto the cylinder. The one I've shot a lot is accurate too. I would look over any gun I was about to buy, but I think you get a really nice gun with the new Colt SAAs.
Frank
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Post by sagebrushburns on Oct 10, 2011 21:48:20 GMT -5
My most recently purchased new Colts are from the late 90s and they are both excellent revolvers. From what I have heard Colt quality has improved since then.
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Post by pjv on Oct 12, 2011 17:56:17 GMT -5
Nothing at all here in the the Northeast yet for the Reissues.I ask at the gunshops and they look at me as if I have two heads.
Then again this area is all mosly autoloader.Definately not wheelgun country.
I have two older New Frontier's,one 1980 and 1992 and both shoot fantastic with a smooth action.I consider myself extremely lucky when I here some stories.
Shot a new Colt SAA in .45 colt today at the range and I was impressed with the fit and finish but the trigger and action was terribly heavy.
It shot well though considering the trigger weight.
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Post by eisenhower on Oct 14, 2011 18:43:58 GMT -5
I must say, since I started this thread, I got the SAA I was considering - a 2010 (I think) blue/case 5.5" .44-40. And I also must say, I am thrilled with the quality. The timing, fit and finish are literally worlds above the last 3rd gen I ran into many years ago. The skill of the polishers is much, much better with no dished out screw holes, lines where there should be lines, flats where there should be flats, etc. The case hardening is nice and colorful too. The trigger pull/break is not "custom tuned" but for an out-of-the-box SAA, it's great - and I may never mess with it at all.
Kudos to Colt for getting back on their game with the SAA. Now, produce a period-spec Cavalry model and I'll be a happy camper!
DeWayne
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Post by Frank V on Oct 15, 2011 12:17:10 GMT -5
I must say, since I started this thread, I got the SAA I was considering - a 2010 (I think) blue/case 5.5" .44-40. And I also must say, I am thrilled with the quality. The timing, fit and finish are literally worlds above the last 3rd gen I ran into many years ago. The skill of the polishers is much, much better with no dished out screw holes, lines where there should be lines, flats where there should be flats, etc. The case hardening is nice and colorful too. The trigger pull/break is not "custom tuned" but for an out-of-the-box SAA, it's great - and I may never mess with it at all. Kudos to Colt for getting back on their game with the SAA. Now, produce a period-spec Cavalry model and I'll be a happy camper! DeWayne Ohhhooooo a .44-40, you are really going to be hooked!!! That is one fun ctg. If you cast bullets, I recommend the RCBS mould 44-200-FN. It's a great bullet that comes out of my mould at 208 grains & shoots fantastically. Congratulations, good shooting, & if you care to we'd love to hear a range report. Frank |
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Post by eisenhower on Oct 15, 2011 19:08:22 GMT -5
I don't load my own but will provide a range report and pics as soon as available. I've got my Winchester '92 sighted in for Winchester cowboy loads, so hope to have decent groups with same out of my SAA.
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Post by eisenhower on Oct 17, 2011 18:28:13 GMT -5
Just a brief range session today, as I wanted to make sure the pistol shot roughly to point of aim before I invest time and effort in trigger work and grips (I enjoy making my own grips). Pleased to say she shoots absolutely dead center as far as windage, which is what I was hoping. Winchester 225 gr. Cowboy Loads grouped about 1.5" at 15 yds. I'm positive hand-loading would turn in much better groups but for a brand new pistol shooting low pressure cowboy loads, that's perfectly good enough for me. And after a little trigger work, groups will probably improve as well.
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