So I wanted a Colt SAA **Updated with Grashorn's"

[iPac]

The fact that it's a commemorative hurts value and desirability, as that gun has been up for sale for a while without getting immediately snatched up like a regular one. So I would shoot it, because to me that would've been the only reason to purchase it. Might as well get the most for your money.

I love the history of the SAA, and they are cool, reliable guns. However, after buying my SAA, I have come to the conclusion that they will never be anything beyond fun range toys for me personally. Now that money is tight, my 2015 model will be getting sold shorlty.

 

[Dump1567]

Alright, I'm sold. I'll take it to the range this week.

I also think it needs some no bark Grashorn's.

Now the next question. Colt Medallion of no Medallion?

 

[sonora]

Too, each his own. There is merit to both points of view. Fine firearms can be perceived a fine art. As art, condition is everything. Nothing wrong with just admiring it's beauty. Your call. If you have other Colts maybe shoot those. One is never enough. The only thing I would add would be, don't keep her locked away in the dark, never to be enjoyed by anyone. Sonora

 

[murphydog]

Mr. Heston would tell you to shoot it . Please let us know how well you do!

 

[rog8732]

I expect "Moses" would say shoot it; and while I have no "sea-parting" skills, I advise the same.

 

[Watchdog]

Just shoot the snot out of it...

I would be very angry and upset if I'd purchased such a fine revolver and discovered that it had snot in it.

 

[Ivan the Butcher]

In the mid 80's I had set up in a mid-summer OGCA show (in Columbus, Ohio's Vets Memorial), the table behind me had a dealer of fine older firearms. He had a 1873 produced, SAA, with factory Ivory and complete coverage engraving, and a nickel finish. You could tell the gun had been carried but never abused! I never heard what price he would take, but I heard him turn down $45,000 twice! (He told me later, he had a customer at the Las Vegas show who would pay what it was worth.)

Ivan

 

[Old Arkansawyer]

I only have one Colt sa, bought it in the 60s from a guy for $50.00. The price included a western style belt and holster.

 

[Ngtdog]

Wow, that is beautiful!
Dang it, now I want a Colt SAA with the Turnbull touch!
I'll add it to my wish list.
Nice pictures too. Ron

 

[Spokes]

Shoot it I have six. Even shoot my 7 1/2 " nickeled 38-40's that everybody tells me not to..

 

[CajunBass]

I probably wouldn't shoot it, but then I don't get all my pleasure in owning a gun from shooting it. Most of the ones I own now I have never fired. Still like having them.

I just never say I WON'T shoot them. I just haven't shot them...yet.

On the other hand, my wife has pointed out several times that if I don't shoot them, someone will when I'm dead and gone. She's right.

So, I'm no real help.

 

[Comrad]

That's a beauty, reminds me of my 6 shooter cap gun when I was a boy. I shot mine, you should shoot yours.

 

[keith44spl]

I carry and shoot mine.......I use 'em.


Colt 44 Special SAA 2nd Gen.

 

[MCorps0311]

If it was mine it would be a safe queen for sure.It's a awesome looking Colt revolver.

 

[ki5mc]

I have a rule these days in my old age, I don't own any firearm that I won't shoot! Go shoot it and shoot it often. That's what they were made for!

 

[chief38]

If you married the prettiest girl in your State would you not consummate the marriage?? Shoot it - that's what it's for. Just treat it with respect and take proper care of it.

 

[keith44spl]

Not a SAA, it is a Colt 44 Special New Frontier.

I've carried this'n many a mile a horseback in a good fittin holster.


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[BAM-BAM]

Not a SAA, it is a Colt 44 Special New Frontier.

I've carried this'n many a mile a horseback in a good fittin holster.


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Now that is SWEEeeeeeet ..... IIRC last seen in "The Shootist"

 

[Hank Dodge]

Not a SAA, it is a Colt 44 Special New Frontier.

I've carried this'n many a mile a horseback in a good fittin holster.


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Nice! What is the rear sight on that gun?

 

[mag318]

Sorry, my computer malfunctioned and did not post the complete reply. I have 4 Colt Single Action Armys (SSA) and I shoot all of them except the 1964 Sam Colt Sesquicentennial which was factory engraved by Colt and is 1 of 5000. At first I was planning on shooting it, but a friend of mine in the Colt Collectors Association told me that I would lose $500.00 if I shot it, so I have not shot it. (The problem is the turn rings that come when you shoot these Colts. Colt collectors hate turn rings) I have extensively shot my other three which are: (a) a 1978 3rd gen 5.5" which shot 5" left at 25 yards but shoots to point of aim after a gunsmith turned the barrel, (b) a 2nd gen 7.5" 125th anniversary Colt commemorative which had cheesy gold plating which came off easily and is not highly prized by collectors. This one shoots to point of aim at 25 yards and I have shot it a lot (no gold plating left) and (c) a 7.5" 3rd gen made in 2014 which I picked up NIB for $1600 and shoot quite a lot. It is a beautifully made revolver and shoots to point of aim at 25 yards. The 7.5" is not very popular but I like the sight picture better than the 5.5" or the 4.75". The SSA picture has clouded a lot within the last 6 months since Colt suddenly closed the custom shop, cancelled all pending orders and stopped making the SSA. At the time of this writing, there are no more Colt SSAs being made. What is out there, is out there and prices are going up. The last one I purchased for $1600 is now going for $2500 when you can find one. As far as your shooting your Colt, I would! Since it is not an official Colt commemorative, but rather, an NRA commemorative, I would shoot it and enjoy it! You might lose some money when you shoot it, but not $500.

Colt is still making SAAs but in very small numbers. I walked into a LGS yesterday and there in the case was a brand new SAA they just received from a distributor. I personally would not shoot your Charlton Heston SAA, the revolver is just stunning with the Turnbull finish and I would not want to put any wear on it. If you want a shooter look for one with some wear on it and has already been shot. If you want a super high quality shooter one of the 2'nd Generation Commemoratives is hard to beat.
Here's a few photos of a current production SAA that I bought yesterday. So they are still making them, just not in the Custom Shop anymore. That's probably why they no longer come in the CS Blue cardboard box but now in the regular blue plastic case like all their other pistols.