Colt Frontier Scout Duo Tone .22

FunGramps · February 7, 2021, 02:18 PM

I really like the looks of this aluminum alloy and steel combo on the Colt Frontier Scout, but have never owned one. As par for today, outrageous prices are the norm, and this one is no exception.
Please share with me your experience with this gun if you've owned one. With the cost as it is, I'd probably be hard pressed to fire it, but rather put it in the collectable category. Think I'd be more comfortable plinking with an old H&R.

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shurshot · February 7, 2021, 07:17 PM

I had one, a two tone Scout, in the early 90's. Bought it used, think it was $135 or so. Accurate, but it wasn't anything special, the alloy frame had a cheap feel to it. I sold it after a few years. If you are looking for a shooter .22, the Ruger Single Six or Uberti Stallion are better guns in my opinion.

Now the Colt New Frontier or Peacemaker in .22, that's a whole different level of quality, with a price to match.

smee78 · February 7, 2021, 08:21 PM

I have a Colt Frontier Scout 22LR with a 4 3/4 barrel and it is a smooth shooter. I haven't shot it in a few years. I picked it up used many, many years ago. My Dad's was one of the first revolvers I ever shot, his has both cylinders with the styrofoam/wood looking box with the sleeve for his.

If I wanted to get a quality 22 revolver for todays money it would be another Ruger Single Six or even a Single Seven. They come in many different configurations and are a nice revolvers. I wonder if the Wrangler revolvers would be todays comparable comp to the Colt Frontier Scout?

FunGramps · February 8, 2021, 12:33 PM

I appreciate the responses. Sounds like for the money, I can do better.
Cheers!

shurshot · February 8, 2021, 12:38 PM

The Scout I had, reminded me of an old FIE Texas Ranger I had in the mid 80's, which is quite similar to the .22 single action Rough Riders currently made in Florida. Not bad little revolvers for the money.

**Aguila Blanca** · February 8, 2021, 07:51 PM

There used to be one of those Colt 2-tone Frontier Scouts at the range where I shoot. I don't recall whether it belonged to the range owner or the gunsmith but, as I haven't seen it since the gunsmith passed away, I'm inclined to think it was his.

My reaction to it was decidedly "Meh." I wasn't impressed. It was Colt's attempt to make a low-cost, entry level .22 revolver -- the same approach that Ruger has taken with their new Wrangler. I have no interest in the Wrangler, and I had no interest in the Frontier Scout. Not that the offer was ever proposed, but there's no way I would have ever swapped my Ruger Single Six for the Frontier Scout. The Frontier Scout just looked and felt "cheap" to me.

stuckinthe60s · February 9, 2021, 08:18 AM

they are one step up from hi standard 9 shot revolvers.

CajunBass · February 9, 2021, 10:37 AM

I put the Colt Frontier Scout revolvers in about the same class as the Heritage Rough Rider's today. Maybe a bit better, especially finish wise, but basically the same gun. That's not a bad thing. I've got a Heritage, and think it's a decent little knock around gun. The Frontier Scout is also.

Unless I had a REALLY nice one, with the box and papers, I don't see much collector value to them.

The steel frame Colt Peacemakers and New Frontier 22's are in a totally different class as stated above.

bn12gg · February 9, 2021, 05:24 PM

I own a Scout and a New Frontier-- enjoying both with both 22lr and 22mag cylinders. FYI the upside to the New Frontiers are the target sights while the Scout is a primitive valley.

.02 David

aarondhgraham · February 9, 2021, 09:21 PM

That price is a bit high to me,,,
But that's only a personal thing,,,
I'm thinking to me.

I own one of those pistols,,,

It has sentimental value so that skews my appraisal,,,
It was my Mom's who owned the pistol,,,
I simply inherited it.

Now having said that,,,
It's a an incredible shooting handgun

There was an incredibly unsubstantiated rumor on the web,,,
That the barrels were made on the same machinery,,,
As the Colt Pythons barrels of the same vintage.

All I can tell you about mine is,,,
A family friend of ours use to borrow Moms pistol,,,
He competed in a Ham/Turkey shoot every couple of weeks.

We always had ham and turkey in our freezer,,,
Was it the Indian,,,
Or the arrow?

If you can aim using cowboy sights,,,
You will find that Frontier Scout up to any task.

Aarond

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FunGramps · February 10, 2021, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stuckinthe60s

they are one step up from hi standard 9 shot revolvers.

Really? I've seen mostly good reviews about High Standard weapons in general. They are basic, no frills guns, but seem well made. I've been looking at them as well.

February 7, 2021, 02:18 PM	#1
FunGramps Senior Member Join Date: September 27, 2018 Location: Leftern Washington Posts: 240	Colt Frontier Scout Duo Tone .22 I really like the looks of this aluminum alloy and steel combo on the Colt Frontier Scout, but have never owned one. As par for today, outrageous prices are the norm, and this one is no exception. Please share with me your experience with this gun if you've owned one. With the cost as it is, I'd probably be hard pressed to fire it, but rather put it in the collectable category. Think I'd be more comfortable plinking with an old H&R. https://www.gunsinternational.com/gu...n_id=101583854

February 7, 2021, 07:17 PM	#2
shurshot Senior Member Join Date: August 25, 2006 Posts: 1,819	I had one, a two tone Scout, in the early 90's. Bought it used, think it was $135 or so. Accurate, but it wasn't anything special, the alloy frame had a cheap feel to it. I sold it after a few years. If you are looking for a shooter .22, the Ruger Single Six or Uberti Stallion are better guns in my opinion. Now the Colt New Frontier or Peacemaker in .22, that's a whole different level of quality, with a price to match. Last edited by shurshot; February 8, 2021 at 01:29 AM.

February 7, 2021, 08:21 PM	#3
smee78 Senior Member Join Date: July 14, 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 2,918	I have a Colt Frontier Scout 22LR with a 4 3/4 barrel and it is a smooth shooter. I haven't shot it in a few years. I picked it up used many, many years ago. My Dad's was one of the first revolvers I ever shot, his has both cylinders with the styrofoam/wood looking box with the sleeve for his. If I wanted to get a quality 22 revolver for todays money it would be another Ruger Single Six or even a Single Seven. They come in many different configurations and are a nice revolvers. I wonder if the Wrangler revolvers would be todays comparable comp to the Colt Frontier Scout? __________________ We know exactly where one cow with Mad-cow-disease is located, among the millions and millions of cows in America, but we haven't got a clue where thousands of illegal immigrants and terrorists are

February 8, 2021, 07:51 PM	#6
Aguila Blanca Staff Join Date: September 25, 2008 Location: CONUS Posts: 18,468	There used to be one of those Colt 2-tone Frontier Scouts at the range where I shoot. I don't recall whether it belonged to the range owner or the gunsmith but, as I haven't seen it since the gunsmith passed away, I'm inclined to think it was his. My reaction to it was decidedly "Meh." I wasn't impressed. It was Colt's attempt to make a low-cost, entry level .22 revolver -- the same approach that Ruger has taken with their new Wrangler. I have no interest in the Wrangler, and I had no interest in the Frontier Scout. Not that the offer was ever proposed, but there's no way I would have ever swapped my Ruger Single Six for the Frontier Scout. The Frontier Scout just looked and felt "cheap" to me. __________________ NRA Life Member / Certified Instructor NRA Chief RSO / CMP RSO 1911 Certified Armorer Jeepaholic

February 9, 2021, 08:18 AM	#7
stuckinthe60s Senior Member Join Date: January 31, 2017 Location: Va., Ct., Mo.. Posts: 878	they are one step up from hi standard 9 shot revolvers. __________________ Retired Military Aviation Former Member Navy Shooting Team Distinguished Pistol Shot,NRA Shotgun/Pistol Instructor NSSA All American, Skeet/Trap Range Owner

February 8, 2021, 12:33 PM	#4
FunGramps Senior Member Join Date: September 27, 2018 Location: Leftern Washington Posts: 240	I appreciate the responses. Sounds like for the money, I can do better. Cheers!

February 8, 2021, 12:38 PM	#5
shurshot Senior Member Join Date: August 25, 2006 Posts: 1,819	The Scout I had, reminded me of an old FIE Texas Ranger I had in the mid 80's, which is quite similar to the .22 single action Rough Riders currently made in Florida. Not bad little revolvers for the money.

February 9, 2021, 10:37 AM	#8
CajunBass Senior Member Join Date: May 6, 2005 Location: North Chesterfield, Virginia Posts: 4,767	I put the Colt Frontier Scout revolvers in about the same class as the Heritage Rough Rider's today. Maybe a bit better, especially finish wise, but basically the same gun. That's not a bad thing. I've got a Heritage, and think it's a decent little knock around gun. The Frontier Scout is also. Unless I had a REALLY nice one, with the box and papers, I don't see much collector value to them. The steel frame Colt Peacemakers and New Frontier 22's are in a totally different class as stated above. __________________ For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16 (NKJV)

February 9, 2021, 05:24 PM	#9
bn12gg Senior Member Join Date: February 19, 2011 Location: Winter Park, Florida Posts: 470	I own a Scout and a New Frontier-- enjoying both with both 22lr and 22mag cylinders. FYI the upside to the New Frontiers are the target sights while the Scout is a primitive valley. .02 David

February 9, 2021, 09:21 PM	#10
aarondhgraham Senior Member Join Date: December 1, 2009 Location: Stillwater, OKlahoma Posts: 8,638	That price is a bit high to me,,, That price is a bit high to me,,, But that's only a personal thing,,, I'm thinking to me. I own one of those pistols,,, It has sentimental value so that skews my appraisal,,, It was my Mom's who owned the pistol,,, I simply inherited it. Now having said that,,, It's a an incredible shooting handgun There was an incredibly unsubstantiated rumor on the web,,, That the barrels were made on the same machinery,,, As the Colt Pythons barrels of the same vintage. All I can tell you about mine is,,, A family friend of ours use to borrow Moms pistol,,, He competed in a Ham/Turkey shoot every couple of weeks. We always had ham and turkey in our freezer,,, Was it the Indian,,, Or the arrow? If you can aim using cowboy sights,,, You will find that Frontier Scout up to any task. Aarond . __________________ Never ever give an enemy the advantage of a verbal threat. Caje: The coward dies a thousand times, the brave only once. Kirby: That's about all it takes, ain't it? Aarond is good,,, Aarond is wise,,, Always trust Aarond! (most of the time)