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Received my standard mfg. SAA UPDATE #10. 7/10 It's back #41
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hyena
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Glad you got it back and it's looking good. After hearing of your experience I'll just hold with my original Vaquero.
Ivan the Butcher
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I have a pair of used 5.5" Vaqueros that I picked up separately in the late 90's. They have the fake case colors, but with me using them for around 20 years for cowboy action shooting the worst looking feature is the aluminum ejector rod housings being "White" at the edges. I think I have $169 & 5.5% tax each in them and each has around 15,000 rounds through them! The case color is not as bright but is still very good looking! (BTW: real Colt's need serious rebuilding at 8 to 10 thousand rounds, clones need it much sooner!)
I know it's not the same, but I didn't cry when the first scratch was done!
My second/back up pair are 4" Polished Stainless. You have to drag them down a gravel road to get them to show scratches! I bought these as a used pair 10 years ago for $800. I had outfitted 3 sons and my self for a 3 day shoot, and the Italian guns broke. One the night before during live ammo practice (and I still had a spare!!) the second went out on the first stage. I had shot already, let the boys (25 to 30 years old) use mine while I talked a vender out of the Used Stainless. I really didn't want that ham fisted crew using my tuned pair!
These stainless guns are what I use when shooting Black Powder Cartridges, they have been great!
As I was walking back to the boys with the new to me stainless Vaqueros, my wife turned to my daughter and said, "There goes my new dishwasher!" She got a top of the line Maytag, about 2 months after she thought she was getting it. At least it was stainless too!
Ivan
I know it's not the same, but I didn't cry when the first scratch was done!
My second/back up pair are 4" Polished Stainless. You have to drag them down a gravel road to get them to show scratches! I bought these as a used pair 10 years ago for $800. I had outfitted 3 sons and my self for a 3 day shoot, and the Italian guns broke. One the night before during live ammo practice (and I still had a spare!!) the second went out on the first stage. I had shot already, let the boys (25 to 30 years old) use mine while I talked a vender out of the Used Stainless. I really didn't want that ham fisted crew using my tuned pair!
These stainless guns are what I use when shooting Black Powder Cartridges, they have been great!
As I was walking back to the boys with the new to me stainless Vaqueros, my wife turned to my daughter and said, "There goes my new dishwasher!" She got a top of the line Maytag, about 2 months after she thought she was getting it. At least it was stainless too!
Ivan
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Geronimo Jim
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Better to spend the money on a nice second gen Colt.
Bet you any amount of money, it will be worth a lot more
in 10 years.
Bet you any amount of money, it will be worth a lot more
in 10 years.
Glad you are satisfied now, looking at the pictures I would be!
Happy shooting! Maybe get a naysayer or two!
I'm still not buying the 1911.
OP
They will not see any more of my money.
I will not consider ordering a revolver from them now.
Wyatt Burp
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I’m glad it’s over with except your $85 shipping cost. Not to rehash it, but there’s nothing in the world I can think of for someone to accidentally make a burr in that spot to make that cylinder scratch except removing the cylinder, putting the gun in a vice, then banging on the inside of the frame intentionally with a hammer and chisel. That said, it’s a beautiful gun.
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Just found this thread today. Glad everything was fixed. Also picked up my nickel 44-40 #1145 today and after reading this thread, checked it over thoroughly and all is well. Have a .45 #8xx from last year...no problems.
Curious to hear company reply though.
Curious to hear company reply though.
The Norseman
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Left the Factory Perfect
I see my favorite Local Gun Shop just got in 3 Standard
Manufacturing Company LLC Pistols.
A Single Action with 7-1/2Bbl and White Grips ($2K), and 1911
w/Royal Bluing ($1.3K), and 1911 Nickel ($1.4K)
Very High Quality. Craftsmanship is Excellent. Colt only wishes
they could Manufacture something like these.
They are made in America. On top of it all, you have Standard
Manufacturing Company LLC, great Customer Service.
My USFA Specials, Flat Top and unfired Bisley.
I see my favorite Local Gun Shop just got in 3 Standard
Manufacturing Company LLC Pistols.
A Single Action with 7-1/2Bbl and White Grips ($2K), and 1911
w/Royal Bluing ($1.3K), and 1911 Nickel ($1.4K)
Very High Quality. Craftsmanship is Excellent. Colt only wishes
they could Manufacture something like these.
They are made in America. On top of it all, you have Standard
Manufacturing Company LLC, great Customer Service.
My USFA Specials, Flat Top and unfired Bisley.
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Wyatt Burp
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How do the white grips look? Is there any grain in them or are they pure white? That new stuff, “Resin-Ivory” has very real looking ivory like “grain”, and I’ve only seen pictures of them.
The Norseman
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Fake Ivory
The 7-1/2Bbl Single Action ($2K):
Again Colt only wishes they could Manufacture a SA like this.
The Grips are two piece white Faux Ivory, with no grain. As
always, Std Manuf. has perfectly fitted them to the Frame.
I think the White Grips give the Revolver a dressed up look, but
I still prefer the Black checkered (for serious shooting).
The Real Color Case Hardening looks very much like my U.S. Fire Arms.
Someone knew what they were doing.
USFA FT 44spl at the Range.
The 7-1/2Bbl Single Action ($2K):
Again Colt only wishes they could Manufacture a SA like this.
The Grips are two piece white Faux Ivory, with no grain. As
always, Std Manuf. has perfectly fitted them to the Frame.
I think the White Grips give the Revolver a dressed up look, but
I still prefer the Black checkered (for serious shooting).
The Real Color Case Hardening looks very much like my U.S. Fire Arms.
Someone knew what they were doing.
USFA FT 44spl at the Range.
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The Norseman
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I'm sure you don't, but you certainly sound like a guy who owns stock in the company. 
More likely an often seen case of "I paid a goodly amount for this product, so it must be wonderful, even though I haven't used it much".
And Colt has been "wishing" they could build a gun like that for 147 years. They've certainly had their ups and downs, but they're still here, unlike some companies that have tried to build a better SAA, and found out it's not as easy as it seems.
I'm truly not trying to be negative. I sincerely hope your Standard Manufacturing clone turns out to be the best handgun you've ever owned. But someone else's product does not have to be bad for yours to be good.
More likely an often seen case of "I paid a goodly amount for this product, so it must be wonderful, even though I haven't used it much".And Colt has been "wishing" they could build a gun like that for 147 years. They've certainly had their ups and downs, but they're still here, unlike some companies that have tried to build a better SAA, and found out it's not as easy as it seems.
I'm truly not trying to be negative. I sincerely hope your Standard Manufacturing clone turns out to be the best handgun you've ever owned. But someone else's product does not have to be bad for yours to be good.
Waldo
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Sir, I have been thinking about buying one of their revolvers. I am curious if you ever got a reply to this? Thank You.
Glad I found this thread.
I inquired about a SA 38 special about a month ago, and was quoted an eight week build time.
My interest then shifted to their 1911, and it turned out that Bud's had just sold their last one.
I doubt that Covid has made the owner cranky. If anything, I bet they can't build guns fast enough to meet demand.
(Also had an interest in a Sig Sauer 210 9mm, but no one had anything good to say about their company's customer service)
Perhaps I should just buy another Les Baer P2. I owned one in the past, and it was great stuff. I was hoping to spend a little less, since this one would be more of a house gun than target gun, but I don't need any CS issues.
I inquired about a SA 38 special about a month ago, and was quoted an eight week build time.
My interest then shifted to their 1911, and it turned out that Bud's had just sold their last one.
I doubt that Covid has made the owner cranky. If anything, I bet they can't build guns fast enough to meet demand.
(Also had an interest in a Sig Sauer 210 9mm, but no one had anything good to say about their company's customer service)
Perhaps I should just buy another Les Baer P2. I owned one in the past, and it was great stuff. I was hoping to spend a little less, since this one would be more of a house gun than target gun, but I don't need any CS issues.
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deserttrans
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No complaint here. A beautifully done revolver.
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