USFA makes great firearms

[ladder13]

This example of USFA SAA is the best built,best fit,most beautiful revolver I've ever owned. Even much better than my 3rd Gen Colt SAA. This is one of their "basic" models. I just picked this up last night.
I wish that I were a better picture taker, the handgun is absolutely awesome. There'll be some additional USFA's in my future including a "flattop".

 

[Racegunner]

I'm interested in specifics...can you please share any specific parts that are much better than Colt and why?
I always wanted a Colt brand SAA, but you may just change my mind.

 

[ladder13]

Racegunner, just the overall fit and finish is much better. They pay attention to detail where the grip attaches to the frame, for instance, very tight and clean fit. On my Colt, the front sight was "soldered" rather haphazardly(clearly too much solder or whatever they used to attach the sight, and poorly polished afterwards) and had to be returned to the factory.
The gun just "feels" much better in my hand, more "solid".
In addition, the price is certainly right. My gun with colorcased hammer(option of both the Colt AND the USFA), retails for less than $1000. My Colt(without cc hammer) was $1300, some 2 years ago.
Some will say, "it's not a Colt"... I think, in time, the USFA guns will "come into their own" and become collector guns in their own right.
They make lots of the old Colt guns, like the Flattops, Bisleys and the 1911's, with old world craftsmanship. AND they're built right here in the USA, in Connecticut.
Check out their website. usfirearms.com

 

[feralmerril]

I also am interested in them. Never had one. I do own 4 various colt SAAs. Today I am loading .44 specials and .45 colts for them.
My bone to pick with colt is the oversized chambers in their .45s. They of all people that should lead the pack in .45 just cant get it right! I have a 3rd gen .45, sent it back to colt with the request of a new clyinder sized right with the removeable bushing. They gave me a new clyinder with the removable bushing NUMBERED to the gun for FREE! Yet I think I still got shined on as the bullets I ran through the clyinder seem to go through identical as the original clyinder. I had that done about two years ago, havent checked on paper yet, but hope to in the next few days. I also own a 3rd gen .44 special that is perfect and shoots nice. I just now decided to give them a workout. I also have a few clones in them.

 

[ladder13]

Merill, if you ever get a chance to see one up close and personal, I think you'll like em'.
They can be customized just as you like, with all levels of engraving, ivory grips, custom serial numbers, yada yada.
I'm deciding on either a Flattop or Bisley for my next USFA.
BTW, I always love to see your collection of SAA's, quite nice.

 

[sar4937]

I am waiting on a Bisley that is due in July. I have a 5.5 barrel 45LC with a 45ACP cylinder, and a Sheriff's model in Nickel 3.5 inch 38 Special. I ordered the extra cost bluing on the Bisley, I can't remember the name.

 

[ladder13]

Originally posted by sar4937:
I am waiting on a Bisley that is due in July. I have a 5.5 barrel 45LC with a 45ACP cylinder, and a Sheriff's model in Nickel 3.5 inch 38 Special. I ordered the extra cost bluing on the Bisley, I can't remember the name.

Bone case and Armory blue is the color. It's stunning.
What barrel length did you order on the Bisley?

 

[Bat Guano]

Last fall my wife saw a USFA in nickel up in Missoula and fell in love with it. We wound up getting a .45 Colt 5 1/2" in nickel with the black hard rubber grips, had a custom case made up for it. The gun is beautifully made.

I'm pretty well fixed up for SAs, but if I were to get another it would be a USFA. Had a 3rd gen Colt SAA in .44 Spl. back in the late 80s, was not happy with it and sold it.

IMHO Colt has been running on its name for a long, long time. Too long.

 

[jag312]

I have a US Firearms SAA, a Colt SAA from 1896, and a fairly new Colt SAA (S/N SA071XX). The fit and finish of the US Firearms is the same as the old Colt. The new Colt is just not as well made. I will take some pictures and post them.

 

[Andy Griffith]

I always wanted to handle one of the "Omni Potent" six shooters. Looks like my kind of style.

I just can't bring myself to order one until I handle one.

 

[Mustang51]

I received this one about three years ago. The fit and finish, as all have said, is pretty close to perfect. I keep thinking I should ditch the plastic grips, but they fit very well, and are comfortable to me, so I haven't bothered.

I had an EPS rig made for it.

 

[jag312]

I don't want to load up this site with pictures, so here are pictures of the three trigger guards. The first picture shows the contouring of the new trigger guard. The edges aren't sharp and they are rounded. The second picture is the trigger guard from my Colt made in 1896. The edges of the trigger guard are beveled and are are sharp. The third picture is a new US Firearms. The trigger guard has the same contouring as the old Colt. It is cheaper to make a trigger guard like the new Colt rather than take the time to get the edges and bevels right like the old Colt.

Needless to say,I am very happy with my US Firearms revolver.

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[Wheelgunner840]

Merrli, what is the caliber of the last one in the pic with the turquois grips?

Good luck with the new shooter Mike. I have a bunch of SAAs, and they are great guns. A shooters gun! It takes a bunch of practice to get good with one, but it is an art form when perfected!

WG840

 

[kennyb]

looks great mike!congrats!

 

[feralmerril]

Here is a couple more clones, a EMF Dakota, and a Cimmeron dual clyinder .45 ACP & 45 colt. In single action, also have a couple rugers.

 

[Joni_Lynn]

Several years ago I gave my father this USFA Flat top target 44 Special with 1 piece deluxe wood. It's quite nicely made and of better fit and finish than his Colt New Frontier in 44 Special.

 

[ChuckS1]

I have a USFA Pre-War in .45 Colt. It's a great revolver. I know there's plenty of Colt SAA diehards who will tell you a Colt will always appreciate in value, but I wanted a shooter, not a safe queen.

 

[therevjay]

I can't argue with anything anyone said about USFA's being better then a (modern) Colt. (cause it's all true)

But I still want a Colt. "Hoppy" never carried no USFA.

 

[Walter Rego]

I ordered one last year about this time when they had a deal that included an extra cylinder for $875.00. That was a hell of a deal as the cylinder is usually a $225.00 option. I bought a 7.5" .45 Colt with the extra .45 ACP cylinder. I was also pleasantly surprised that it has the case colored hammer option thrown in at no extra cost too. I'm very happy with it. It shoots close enough to point of aim with both cylinders that no monkeying with the front sight height was necessary. It also shoots cloverleafs at 25' with the ACP cylinder which was a real surprise. USFA holds the chamber throats to .452 to .4525 tolerances which makes for good accuracy. An interesting thing I noticed just the other day was the bluing. When I first got it, I remember thinking that the bluing and polishing was very well done, but it was just too black looking. I wished I had gone for the upgraded bluing style (Pre-War if I recall their term)option. Anyway, the bluing has aged or cured over time. It has been coated with Break Free, and the bluing now looks more blue than it did when new.

 

[jag312]

Let's try this one more time. I don't know why the picture of the antique Colt didn't appear the first time.

Now, The first picture shows the contouring of the new trigger guard. The edges aren't sharp and they are rounded. The second picture is the trigger guard from my Colt made in 1896. The edges of the trigger guard are beveled and are are sharp. The third picture is a new US Firearms. The trigger guard has the same contouring as the old Colt. It is cheaper to make a trigger guard like the new Colt rather than take the time to get the edges and bevels right like the old Colt. And if all three pictures don't appear, then I give up.