Wanted to get some advice and opinions of the fine folks on this forum. I am a Colt collector and was thinking about getting something a bit different and was considering getting a Colt SAA. One of the problems is that I know almost nothing about Colt SAA.
I want a collector, as I am not really very interested in SASS and have enough other shooters I thoroughly enjoy.
I'm still debating what SAA I might want to get as a safe queen. I do like one that Nutmeg offers, but the price is a killer. But I understand his labor is expensive.
Since I'm into Colts, no other brand would be of interest even though they are more affordable.
I don't believe I would shoot it, so I am looking for something more collectable and classy. I noticed a few new offerings by Lew Horton that have a lot of bling (which I like). But I am not sure if for $2-$3K if I should look at the first or second generations instead. I am guessing that although the 3rd generation is not cheap, they are not as collectable as the 1st or 2nd generations. But I really think I would want to get something with some engraving (classy) rather than something that is just gold etched.
The other thing I noticed is that many times, these are offered as seuqentially serial number pairs. There is no way I can afford a $8K set of engraved SAA. Does having only one really make it that much less desirable from a collector's prespective? Or should I just get a seq numbered pair with no engraving that will about the same price? But it is the engraving that turns me on!
Anything you can comment on would be most appreciated.
I want a collector, as I am not really very interested in SASS and have enough other shooters I thoroughly enjoy.
I'm still debating what SAA I might want to get as a safe queen. I do like one that Nutmeg offers, but the price is a killer. But I understand his labor is expensive.
Since I'm into Colts, no other brand would be of interest even though they are more affordable.
I don't believe I would shoot it, so I am looking for something more collectable and classy. I noticed a few new offerings by Lew Horton that have a lot of bling (which I like). But I am not sure if for $2-$3K if I should look at the first or second generations instead. I am guessing that although the 3rd generation is not cheap, they are not as collectable as the 1st or 2nd generations. But I really think I would want to get something with some engraving (classy) rather than something that is just gold etched.
The other thing I noticed is that many times, these are offered as seuqentially serial number pairs. There is no way I can afford a $8K set of engraved SAA. Does having only one really make it that much less desirable from a collector's prespective? Or should I just get a seq numbered pair with no engraving that will about the same price? But it is the engraving that turns me on!
Anything you can comment on would be most appreciated.