Just got a nice unfired Gen 2 SAA 5.5” Colt. It is never been fired but has some blems. It’s also WVa commemoration model. Not what I really wanted but price was right. I haven’t had a Colt SAA since back in 60s when they were $179, twice the price of Ruger Blackhawk.
What I really wanted was 4.5” 45, second generation. The 3rd gens don’t seem to have the fit and finish of older models. I think biggest percent were sold as collector commemoratives and live in safes unfired anyway. Shooter grade Colt SAAs are rare on the market, but prices aren’t rare they are all crazy. Personally will be happy with this one unless a West Virginian with a 4.5” wants to trade. I gonna shoot it tomarrow. If I can’t shoot it I don’t want it. Luckily got north of 2500 45Colts loaded up. Most wadcutters or 250cast RNFP like original and loaded factory duplication. A couple hundred SWC cast and same in JHPs. No barn burners, loaded for S&W 25-3, 25-5s and Colt New Service. Only CF revolver I’ve got left is 3screw Ruger SBH. Don’t know why I wanted a SAA, old timer disease I guess,
What I really wanted was 4.5” 45, second generation. The 3rd gens don’t seem to have the fit and finish of older models. I think biggest percent were sold as collector commemoratives and live in safes unfired anyway. Shooter grade Colt SAAs are rare on the market, but prices aren’t rare they are all crazy. Personally will be happy with this one unless a West Virginian with a 4.5” wants to trade. I gonna shoot it tomarrow. If I can’t shoot it I don’t want it. Luckily got north of 2500 45Colts loaded up. Most wadcutters or 250cast RNFP like original and loaded factory duplication. A couple hundred SWC cast and same in JHPs. No barn burners, loaded for S&W 25-3, 25-5s and Colt New Service. Only CF revolver I’ve got left is 3screw Ruger SBH. Don’t know why I wanted a SAA, old timer disease I guess,