Pointshoot
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Hi guys - Way back when I wanted to get a SAA type six gun. I was impressed by their feel & natural pointability. I liked the power of a 45 Colt in a handy 4 3/4" barrel package. (I had/have Ruger Blackhawks & they're good guns, but heavier & not as lively handling as a SAA.) I wanted something for general field use - not an expensive collector, so Colt was out of the running for me. I bought a USFA Rodeo and was very impressed. The perfect SAA type gun for my needs. A few months later, I bought a Rodeo II. Also in plain matte finish, but in nickel.
I was shocked, like many others, when USFA stopped making SAA type guns. Now I don't see all that many ads for these guns & prices have taken off for many models into the Colt range. I didn't want 'collectors' but even my modestly finished, but very well made Rodeos may be heading in that direction.
Here's my questions to ask the SAA guys out there please:
- Would you do much shooting of these USFA Rodeo guns? Can you get parts for them? Can SAA gunsmiths use/alter other manufacturers parts to keep them running?
(I have buddies with broken Colt d.a. revolvers. They can't find parts & competent gunsmiths for them are rare. I don't imagine the situation will be as bad for USFA guns, but would like your feedback on this.) Thanks!
I was shocked, like many others, when USFA stopped making SAA type guns. Now I don't see all that many ads for these guns & prices have taken off for many models into the Colt range. I didn't want 'collectors' but even my modestly finished, but very well made Rodeos may be heading in that direction.
Here's my questions to ask the SAA guys out there please:
- Would you do much shooting of these USFA Rodeo guns? Can you get parts for them? Can SAA gunsmiths use/alter other manufacturers parts to keep them running?
(I have buddies with broken Colt d.a. revolvers. They can't find parts & competent gunsmiths for them are rare. I don't imagine the situation will be as bad for USFA guns, but would like your feedback on this.) Thanks!
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