Coho Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 I was recently given a Colt clone made by Great western Arms Co. It's ruff but shoots ok. Any use them? Coho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCandless Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 I have read that the quality got spotty during their later years, but the one I had was rugged and dependable. Mine was chambered in .45 with a 5-1/2" barrel and right now I can't even recall why I sold it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volga Vigilante Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 Handled one at LGS couple years ago. Looked and felt nice. 6 1/2 barrel and chambered in 357 Atomic. Only thing I've ever seen in 357 Atomic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imis Twohofon,SASS # 46646 Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 I have a 7 1/2 Nickel .357 Made by Pietta with Great Western Info on it. It was slick right out of the box. No complaints here. my$.02 Imis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellowhouse Sam # 25171 Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 I got a nickel one in 357 Atomic and its very well made....not a Colt but on a par with Uberti and maybe a bit better. I watch tv oaters for them and you can spot one by the faux stag grips plus the funny hammer nose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Kiowa Jones #6765 Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 I have a 7 1/2 Nickel .357 Made by Pietta with Great Western Info on it. It was slick right out of the box. No complaints here. my$.02 Imis You have a great West II made by Pietta for EMF. The original Great Western SAA's were from EMF too. From the EMF Website When Early and Modern Firearms (EMF) was founded in Los Angeles, CA in 1956, the Cowboy was king! Located in the shadows of the Hollywood Studios, this family-owned mail order/retail gun store supplied the demand for Western Frontier, Civil War, and World War period guns seen in movies and television shows. Colt Firearms had discontinued production of the single action revolver, so in 1959, EMF acquired Great Western Arms Company, the manufacturer of the first reproduction of the famous Colt Model 1873 SAA. In 1971, EMF incorporated; and Boyd Davis, a close family friend, joined the company. When the strong dollar made it too costly to produce the Model 1873 in the U.S., EMF turned to Italian gun manufacturers for production, thereby pioneering the way for Italian firearm imports into the U.S. In 1980, EMF moved to Orange County; and, Boyd Davis became President. With his love for shooting and of "Spaghetti Westerns”, Boyd co-founded and became President of Single Action Shooting Society (SASS) in 1981. EMF has been instrumental in the growth of this popular shooting sport through its support and sponsorship over the years. In turn, growth of SASS memberships boosted sales of Cowboy firearms. Boyd Davis aka General U.S. Grant, SASS #2, remained President of both EMF and SASS until his death in 2014. With the passing of their President and the increasing gun regulations (especially in California), EMF shareholders decided they were ready to close the doors after providing the "Best in Cowboy Guns” for almost six decades. However, the gun industry was not ready for EMF Company, Inc. to do that just yet. Recognizing EMF’s contribution to and stability in the firearms industry, Alberto and Alessandro Pietta of F.LLI Pietta (Italy) stepped up to invest in EMF, with Debbie Sims, former Chief Operating Officer, stepping up as the new President/CEO. Since Pietta Firearms is EMF’s largest supplier, this was a "win/win” for both companies.Reaching back and drawing from its roots, EMF is bringing back their Custom Firearms Shop in 2017. With a vision of growing EMF’s product line to expand beyond Cowboy firearms, EMF has added Hunting and Home/Personal Defense products to their firearms lineup. EMF’s new shareholders and staff celebrated its 60th Anniversary in April 2016! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugler Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 I have 2 sets of Great Western Arms , one set is 5 1/2 bbl and the other is 7 /12...all are 44-40 and have never been a problem to me even with full throttle black powder loads.. Totally happy with them! Bugler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Whiskers Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 I too have the Pietta built GW's from EMF. I have 3 of them all 5 1/2 inch barrels. I have 1 38/357 that I bought in 05 and I've put at least 7-8,000 rounds through with zero problems. I just bought 2 of the Alchemista 1's in 44-40 this last fall and had their custom shop install the Alchemista 2's lowered hammers. Makes it better when shooting duelist. The "2" doesn't come in 44-40....only 357 and 45 LC. I think you'll like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Great Western Arms and the Great Western II made by Pietta have absolutely, 100%, nothing to do with each other. The Great Western Arms was made in the USA. If varied from very nice quality to almost junk depending on the year it was made. The OP asked about Great Western Arms not Pietta. https://greatwesternarmsco.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Whiskers Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933, on 01 Feb 2017 - 3:54 PM, said:Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933, on 01 Feb 2017 - 3:54 PM, said: Great Western Arms and the Great Western II made by Pietta have absolutely, 100%, nothing to do with each other. The Great Western Arms was made in the USA. If varied from very nice quality to almost junk depending on the year it was made. The OP asked about Great Western Arms not Pietta. https://greatwesternarmsco.com You're right...I thought he was talking about the GW2's. I should have read the post better. My mistake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H. K. Uriah, SASS #74619 Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 If I recall correctly, John Wayne's pistols in The Shootist were Great Westerns. "The Diuke can do no wrong," so they must be good. If my memory is correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Kiowa Jones #6765 Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Great Western Arms and the Great Western II made by Pietta have absolutely, 100%, nothing to do with each other. The Great Western Arms was made in the USA. If varied from very nice quality to almost junk depending on the year it was made. The OP asked about Great Western Arms not Pietta. https://greatwesternarmsco.com Except for the fact that Boyd Davis of EMF was involved in the development of both Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forty Rod SASS 3935 Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 I have read that the quality got spotty during their later years, but the one I had was rugged and dependable. Mine was chambered in .45 with a 5-1/2" barrel and right now I can't even recall why I sold it... Other than mine had a 7 1/2" barrel that could be me writing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish Pat Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 I have a GW .22 with plastic stag grips. It is the same size as a Colt SAA. it is pretty heavy but you would think it is a Colt 45. I plan to keep it. I bought it years ago at a gun show for $175. Irish Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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