TPOOL Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 Hi, There are many Colt SAA 45 LC clones from various manufacturers/importers that appear to be very similar. I'm trying to find a dealer in DFW where I can physically look at and feel the various SAA handguns to help narrow down my options. My local Dealers don't keep this type of handgun in stock....they will only order a specific firearm on request. Question: Is there a Dealer in DFW that has a large SAA inventory at their store? Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawg Runner, SASS #61139 Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 Try going to a local match. I'm sure a Cowpoke there will be glad to help you out first hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack Hacker, #60477 Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 17 minutes ago, Hawg Runner, SASS #61139 said: Try going to a local match. I'm sure a Cowpoke there will be glad to help you out first hand. This!! You will never find the variety in a store that you can see at most any local match Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H. K. Uriah, SASS #74619 Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 I have several clones in my collection by a few different manufacturers. For the most part, they are really not all that different from real Colts. Their finish is probably not as nice, and there are some subtle differences, but for the most part, it's either a decent gun, or it's not good at all. That you can tell pretty much right away. The most significant difference in the different clones is what kind of a safety does the thing have. There are more than a few different kinds, with varying degrees of how "intrusive" they are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Gus, SASS# 66666 Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 Texas jacks in Fredericksburg has quite an inventory. https://www.texasjacks.com/guns-n-stuff.html Bit of a ride but lovey area worth the ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waxahachie Kid #17017 L Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 Travel over to Springtown, just west of Ft. Worth, to Two Wright Arms. He has a small shop and keeps some inventory. You can also access his website, on line, to see many of the things he has to offer. My Two Bits. W.K. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 Best inventory is a SASS shoot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Three Gun Cole Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 Best quality single action is the USFA, They quit making them 5-10 years ago ‘Best place to find them, gunbroker.com or a cowboy estate sale good luck, 3GC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griff Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 Just to let you know, its' name is "45 COLT". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrison Joe, SASS #60708 Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 Or, head up to OK City this coming weekend or following week/weekend and go to Land Run as a visitor. Probably be 3 or 4 of the largest vendors of Cowboy guns there with big displays and folks who understand the Cowboy game, which is VERY rare to find in ANY gun shop currently. Land Run National Championship http://cowboy.okcgunclub.org/landrun/ There are two major clone SAA makers right now. Uberti and Pietta. Both out of Italy. They both make fine guns, with excellent quality for a "store" bought gun. Either make will probably benefit quite a bit from smoothing, fitting and tuning. ALL guns I am interested in now require the same to suit my tastes for smoothness and 100% reliable function. Several importers carry at least one of these two manufacturer's guns. A few, carry both. Be aware, the importer usually has their own name roll stamped on the barrel, and the real manufacturer mark will be less obvious, usually next to the Italian required proof mark and year stamp. But within one manufacturer's product line, there will be almost no difference caused by which importer brought it into the US. So, don't get hung up on just looking at Cimarron guns, for example. Taylors and EMF and etc. will also have almost exactly the same guns, perhaps with different grips and finishes. If you are real picky, you can spend a lot of time down this rabbit hole. But, it should be a good time to buy Italian guns, with the Euro at a very low level compared to the dollar. good luck, GJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack Hacker, #60477 Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 Nearly all the guns at an LGS will be bone stock. Most guns that you will see at match are not. There is a lot more to consider than just appearance and balance. Research carefully and ask lots of questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H. K. Uriah, SASS #74619 Posted October 5, 2022 Share Posted October 5, 2022 Collector's Firearms in Houston usually has a good mix of stuff SASS related. I've purchased a few things from them over the years, and even visited the store once when I was on a road trip through the area. Their prices tend to be high, but I have seen some good bargains there, depending on what you are looking for. They are worth checking out. Not sure how far DFW is from Houston, but it's a heck of a lot closer than Boston. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waxahachie Kid #17017 L Posted October 10, 2022 Share Posted October 10, 2022 The distance between Dallas and Houston is about 245 miles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H. K. Uriah, SASS #74619 Posted October 10, 2022 Share Posted October 10, 2022 11 minutes ago, Waxahachie Kid #17017 L said: The distance between Dallas and Houston is about 245 miles. That's far. But not as far as Boston. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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