Driftwood, Thanks for the info. about the Standard Manufacturing guns.
I wasn't aware that its parent the CT Shotgun Co. had started making so many different models including the single action revolver.
The company is located in my hometown where I currently live.
When I was growing up, I knew the fellow who began the company and was always proud of his accomplishments both for him and for our small city.
The Colt Manufacturing plant is located in the neighboring city of West Hartford, CT.
Another gun manufacturer located in my city is Stag Arms who was a long time supplier of parts for the Colt AR rifles and then they eventually began producing their own AR's including the 1st left handed AR rifle.
The former USFA (U.S. Firearms) operations were located in Hartford in the old original Colt building and I was going to recommend one of those until I saw their prices and also realize that parts can always be an issue.
Not too many years ago I saw a matched pair of used Rodeo .38's for sale at a local gun shop on consignment in the $700-$800 range for the pair and I was going to buy them but someone else bought them 1st.
And now their prices have skyrocketed even though the Rodeo was their bargain model with a rough phosphate type finish.
Some local people used to work for USFA and they made very nice guns and had a fine reputation.
But considering their current outrageous prices, I can't help but feel pride in the Standard Manufacturing guns.
Any idea how well they shoot, function & handle?
Have you heard any feedback about them?
I did find this video and plan to research more about it:
https://www.full30.com/video/2f6c2cfa9c056d9985ca11f680db6d28
I wasn't aware that its parent the CT Shotgun Co. had started making so many different models including the single action revolver.
The company is located in my hometown where I currently live.
When I was growing up, I knew the fellow who began the company and was always proud of his accomplishments both for him and for our small city.
The Colt Manufacturing plant is located in the neighboring city of West Hartford, CT.
Another gun manufacturer located in my city is Stag Arms who was a long time supplier of parts for the Colt AR rifles and then they eventually began producing their own AR's including the 1st left handed AR rifle.
The former USFA (U.S. Firearms) operations were located in Hartford in the old original Colt building and I was going to recommend one of those until I saw their prices and also realize that parts can always be an issue.
Not too many years ago I saw a matched pair of used Rodeo .38's for sale at a local gun shop on consignment in the $700-$800 range for the pair and I was going to buy them but someone else bought them 1st.
And now their prices have skyrocketed even though the Rodeo was their bargain model with a rough phosphate type finish.
Some local people used to work for USFA and they made very nice guns and had a fine reputation.
But considering their current outrageous prices, I can't help but feel pride in the Standard Manufacturing guns.
Any idea how well they shoot, function & handle?
Have you heard any feedback about them?
I did find this video and plan to research more about it:
https://www.full30.com/video/2f6c2cfa9c056d9985ca11f680db6d28
Last edited: