C. W. Knight # 47289L Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 I thought that I would test the waters here first. I am a Ruger fan but I think that I would like to try some real Colts. I would be looking for good condition shooters, not collector items. No Colt Cowboy model. Prefer 4 3/4" or 5 1/2" bbls, blue, in .45. Any recommendations? Thanks for lookin' C.W. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rye Miles #13621 Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 I thought that I would test the waters here first. I am a Ruger fan but I think that I would like to try some real Colts. I would be looking for good condition shooters, not collector items. No Colt Cowboy model. Prefer 4 3/4" or 5 1/2" bbls, blue, in .45. Any recommendations? Thanks for lookin' C.W. Be patient and keep lookin' on here, gunbroker, gunsamerica etc. Good luck I'm lookin' for a Colt in .44-40!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Bullweed Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Check out cherrys.com. They have a number of first, second and third gen guns on their website. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C. W. Knight # 47289L Posted January 5, 2017 Author Share Posted January 5, 2017 Thanks Tom for the lead. I looked and most of their stuff is more for the collector. C.W. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imis Twohofon,SASS # 46646 Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 CW I have a 3rd Gen, Nickel, 357 7 1/2 you can try if ya just want to try a Real Colt. Also have a identical Pietta that is way smoother. Neither have had any slicking up done on them. I know you want to buy .45 but Ill bring them to the midmonth if you let me know to, to handle and shoot. Imis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Hombre Sin Nombre Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 CW I have a 3rd Gen, Nickel, 357 7 1/2 you can try if ya just want to try a Real Colt. Also have a identical Pietta that is way smoother. Neither have had any slicking up done on them. I know you want to buy .45 but Ill bring them to the midmonth if you let me know to, to handle and shoot. Imis Just be forewarned that if you do this, then you will be buying a colt. Nothing feels the same in ones hand as a real colt. Some come close, but a real colt is where it's at. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spades Hanlin SASS#66204 Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 (edited) Have handled and shot real Colts that have had nice action work done on them, they have that "thing" that only they seem to have. That said, I have and still do shoot a set of USFAs that came from Long Hunter back in the day and they have that "thing" also, they are to me as good as it gets!! However, Colt is Colt the name carries a lot of weight in the gun world especially in retained value and collect ability, however the USFAs seem to be hanging right with the newer Colts in this area also... Spades H. There I've been wanting to spend that 2 cents since Christmas!!!😎 Oh sorry for the babbling hope you fine a nice st of Colts... Edited January 6, 2017 by Spades Hanlin SASS#66204 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C. W. Knight # 47289L Posted January 7, 2017 Author Share Posted January 7, 2017 Thanks to all that replied. All were positive & constructive. A pardner on this wire & I are working on the final details for one revolver. Could still use any help finding another, 5.5 " Blue, in .45 colt. C-U, C.W. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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