Colt revolver question. Compare to Ruger?

BoneDigger · March 9, 2006, 02:05 PM

A local shop has NIB Colt "Cowboy" revolvers for $570. I thought all modern Colts SA revolvers were in the $1000 range. I presently have a Ruger Vaquero, 45 LC. Is there any real reason to trade the Ruger in for a Colt? I know that the colt is more authentic, but the Ruger shoots great. He also has a used Vaquero for $350, SS, 4 3/4 barrel, that I am considering.

Would you splerge on the colt, or is the Vaquero just as good?

Todd

Weird Guy · March 11, 2006, 01:25 AM

The only reason to buy a Colt is to get the name recognition, and that also gives you a better re-sale value when you do sell it some day. You can ask for almost full price for one. I nearly got full price for my Colt AR-15 rifle. I used that money to buy a Pedersoli Sharps 1859 Infantry rifle.

As for quality I have not heard that Colts are any better than Rugers. Both are top notch, and I would say there is no clear winnner if that is all you care about, so stick with the Ruger.

ChuckD · March 12, 2006, 05:16 AM

It is my understanding that the COLT COWBOY is a "badge engineered" Italian clone of a SAA. I read something about this in a mag a couple of years back...I personally would not trade my Ruger sa's for Ubertis or Piettas. ChuckD

TheGunShack · March 12, 2006, 10:39 PM

For my 2 cents, there is nothing I'd trade my Rugers for!

March 9, 2006, 02:05 PM	#1
BoneDigger Senior Member Join Date: July 22, 2005 Location: Tyler, TX Posts: 660	Colt revolver question. Compare to Ruger? A local shop has NIB Colt "Cowboy" revolvers for $570. I thought all modern Colts SA revolvers were in the $1000 range. I presently have a Ruger Vaquero, 45 LC. Is there any real reason to trade the Ruger in for a Colt? I know that the colt is more authentic, but the Ruger shoots great. He also has a used Vaquero for $350, SS, 4 3/4 barrel, that I am considering. Would you splerge on the colt, or is the Vaquero just as good? Todd

March 11, 2006, 01:25 AM	#2
Weird Guy Member Join Date: December 23, 2005 Posts: 82	The only reason to buy a Colt is to get the name recognition, and that also gives you a better re-sale value when you do sell it some day. You can ask for almost full price for one. I nearly got full price for my Colt AR-15 rifle. I used that money to buy a Pedersoli Sharps 1859 Infantry rifle. As for quality I have not heard that Colts are any better than Rugers. Both are top notch, and I would say there is no clear winnner if that is all you care about, so stick with the Ruger. Last edited by Weird Guy; March 12, 2006 at 01:39 AM.

March 12, 2006, 10:39 PM	#4
TheGunShack Member Join Date: March 3, 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 54	For my 2 cents, there is nothing I'd trade my Rugers for! __________________ USAF Retired NRA Patron Member NRA Golden Eagle "But as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD." Joshua 24:15b

March 12, 2006, 05:16 AM	#3
ChuckD Member Join Date: February 22, 2006 Location: Veneta, Oregon Posts: 50	It is my understanding that the COLT COWBOY is a "badge engineered" Italian clone of a SAA. I read something about this in a mag a couple of years back...I personally would not trade my Ruger sa's for Ubertis or Piettas. ChuckD