USFA -vs- Colt SAA prices

FunGramps · February 14, 2025, 06:10 PM

I love a SAA pony like most do, but the prices!
So, I took a peek at the highly regarded USFA Colt SAA clones. To my surprise, they are nearly as expensive. Maybe because they stopped production in 2011, and are sought after because of that?
For a few hundred dollars more, I'll take the 3rd gen Colt SAA.

MC 1911 · February 14, 2025, 06:55 PM

They're sought after because they're that good. I'd take a USFA over a Colt given the choice.

Hawg · February 14, 2025, 07:16 PM

USFA is a better gun in all aspects.

FunGramps · February 14, 2025, 07:59 PM

That's good to know. Maybe I can do without the little horsey after all!
I've read, maybe here, that USFA made the best ones after serial number 22500. Don't know if there's any truth to it.

gwpercle · February 14, 2025, 10:20 PM

The real Colt SAA will always be more valuable than any clone ...
If you can ... Go with the real deal ... Colt !
Gary

Hawg · February 15, 2025, 12:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gwpercle

The real Colt SAA will always be more valuable than any clone ...
If you can ... Go with the real deal ... Colt !
Gary

If you want collectability go Colt. If you want to shoot it go USFA. USFA is a better fit and finished gun than Colt.

**Aguila Blanca** · February 15, 2025, 01:17 PM

Little-known trivia: The USFA factory was actually located in the original Colt factory on the Connecticut River in Hartford, while Colt's factory had moved to a more modern facility in West Hartford, Connecticut.

FunGramps · February 16, 2025, 02:17 AM

I've noticed that the USFA Rodeo has a matt blue finish, and the Rodeo II has a polished blue finish. Some black grips have the "US" at the top and others have the eagle on the bottom. Does anyone know about either of these differences?

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February 14, 2025, 06:10 PM	#1
FunGramps member Join Date: September 27, 2018 Location: Idaho MAGALAND Posts: 272	USFA -vs- Colt SAA prices I love a SAA pony like most do, but the prices! So, I took a peek at the highly regarded USFA Colt SAA clones. To my surprise, they are nearly as expensive. Maybe because they stopped production in 2011, and are sought after because of that? For a few hundred dollars more, I'll take the 3rd gen Colt SAA.

February 15, 2025, 01:17 PM	#7
Aguila Blanca Staff Join Date: September 25, 2008 Location: CONUS Posts: 19,034	Little-known trivia: The USFA factory was actually located in the original Colt factory on the Connecticut River in Hartford, while Colt's factory had moved to a more modern facility in West Hartford, Connecticut. __________________ NRA Life Member / Certified Instructor NRA Chief RSO / CMP RSO 1911 Certified Armorer Jeepaholic

February 14, 2025, 06:55 PM	#2
MC 1911 Senior Member Join Date: February 19, 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 418	They're sought after because they're that good. I'd take a USFA over a Colt given the choice.

February 14, 2025, 07:16 PM	#3
Hawg Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 16,376	USFA is a better gun in all aspects.

February 14, 2025, 07:59 PM	#4
FunGramps member Join Date: September 27, 2018 Location: Idaho MAGALAND Posts: 272	That's good to know. Maybe I can do without the little horsey after all! I've read, maybe here, that USFA made the best ones after serial number 22500. Don't know if there's any truth to it.

February 14, 2025, 10:20 PM	#5
gwpercle Senior Member Join Date: November 30, 2012 Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana Posts: 1,910	The real Colt SAA will always be more valuable than any clone ... If you can ... Go with the real deal ... Colt ! Gary

February 16, 2025, 02:17 AM	#8
FunGramps member Join Date: September 27, 2018 Location: Idaho MAGALAND Posts: 272	I've noticed that the USFA Rodeo has a matt blue finish, and the Rodeo II has a polished blue finish. Some black grips have the "US" at the top and others have the eagle on the bottom. Does anyone know about either of these differences? https://www.gunsinternational.com/gu...n_id=102940940 https://www.gunsinternational.com/gu...n_id=102954112