So tell me about US Firearms
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Bearcat
They are a high quality built SA. I wish they offer a model with a rear adjustable sights for target shooting.
I believe they were in the old Colt building, but moved. They are machined in a state of the art, modern CNC factory. Their SAA are closer to the original design than the current production Colts are. Forged barrels and frames, all the internals are machined from bar stock, and hand fitted. I have one of their Plinker models, and I must say, it's got the best fit and finish of any revolver I own. It sounds like a fine watch when it's cocked, and has a oohhh sooo sweeeet trigger. If you got the dough, it's worth the money in my opinion.
DGW1949
Hunter
Jager01":13uw5smj said:
The answers to your questions are....nope, nope, and nope.
At one time, USFA did run operations out of Colt's old building....and used that fact as a marketing tool in their ad's. But that has been a while.
USFA does market a very nice SAA....but built on (or with) anything that once belonged to Colt they aint.
In fact, USFA built their reputation while assembling their guns from parts that were furnished under contract by Uberti of Italy. They now make their own parts but some of their internals still follow the Uberti design moreso than the Colt design....which from my experience, aint a bad thing at all.
DGW
mhblaw
Blackhawk
I have several USFA guns, SA's in 32 WCF, 38WCF, 44 Special and 45 Colt. Just acquired a new Shooting Master in 357 Mag. 7.5" barrel which does have an adjustable (windage and elevation) rear sight. All are very well made and finished and good shooters too. I have a 3rd gen. Colt SAA in 44 WCF and while a fine shooter, does not have the finish of the USFA guns.
I also have several Ruger OM and NMBH's in various calibers and love 'em all.
I also have several Ruger OM and NMBH's in various calibers and love 'em all.
RonEgg
Buckeye
I have a tweener, a USPFA .45 Colt, built with those nasty Uberti parts in Hartford, CCH by Turnbull, walnut stocks. An absolute gorgeous gun, BUT not a USFA so if I were to sell it, can't get the money that a USFA might get and it cost me more than your basic Uberti.
Bucks Owin
Hunter
Nice sixguns in some cool configurations but pricey IMO....Dennis
DGW1949
Hunter
RonEgg":1x7buh90 said:I have a tweener, a USPFA .45 Colt, built with those nasty Uberti parts in Hartford, CCH by Turnbull, walnut stocks. An absolute gorgeous gun, BUT not a USFA so if I were to sell it, can't get the money that a USFA might get and it cost me more than your basic Uberti.
If I'm seeing them pictures right, I'm seeing a bullseye ejector button....which tells me that maybe(?) your gun uses an angled screw to retain the cylinder-pin. If that is the case, I'll think you'll find it to be much-more reliable than the so called "improved" latching system that's in general use these days.
And FWIW..... I've never had an USFA (of any vintage) but I've had several of the newer-made Uberti's and two 3rd Gen Colts, which is enough for me to say that for the uses I put a 6-gun to, I'll take a Uberti-made SAA over a new Colt any day, which is more than a hint at how nice I think your gun is....nasty parts and all. :lol: .
DGW
RonEgg
Buckeye
Yes, Dick it is the black powder frame with the angled screw. I also agree about the Uberti guns. I have a 5 1/2 Uberti Cimarron and it shoots to POA, the CCH is a bit washed out however.
Montelores
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Do all USFA S/A revolvers have the hammer-mounted firing pin (.22 LR included)? Is there a downside to this vs. a frame-mounted firing pin? They certainly are beautiful revolvers.
Monty
Monty
mhblaw
Blackhawk
Forgot to mention I also have a USFA 12/22 and yes, firing pin is on the hammer, as is the Shooting Master...and BTW, some of my handloads in 357 Mag that were no problem in S&W or Rugers of same caliber, resulted in pierced primers in the SM with resulting blowback through the firing pin hole in the frame. Not sure how to address that issue at this time. other than to use milder loads in the SM(?).
Driftwood Johnson
Blackhawk
Howdy
The angled screw retaining the cylinder pin is clearly visible in this photo. That style frame is referred to as the Black Powder frame.
The Norseman
Blackhawk
U.S. Fire Arms Co. is their own, have their own plant, and modern
CNC machines, moved out from underneath Colt years ago. USFA
replaced, purchased the Colt/Spear emblem Colt Factory Dome, when
Colt sold it for some God Forsaken reason.
The best, better fit and finish than a Colt. I will buy USFA or Ruger
(Ruger is now where near these) before a Colt.
Some of my 44 S&W Specials.
Top, Rare USFA Premium Revolver SAA Flat Top Target 4-5/8" Bbl (shooter).
Bottom, USFA Bisley 5-1/2" Bbl (collector).
These will never hold their value as a Colt, but will not lose money,
you just can't find them. Original Colts of these would be 5 times/more.
At lease you can shoot these, without blowing your face off.
CNC machines, moved out from underneath Colt years ago. USFA
replaced, purchased the Colt/Spear emblem Colt Factory Dome, when
Colt sold it for some God Forsaken reason.
The best, better fit and finish than a Colt. I will buy USFA or Ruger
(Ruger is now where near these) before a Colt.
Some of my 44 S&W Specials.
Top, Rare USFA Premium Revolver SAA Flat Top Target 4-5/8" Bbl (shooter).
Bottom, USFA Bisley 5-1/2" Bbl (collector).
These will never hold their value as a Colt, but will not lose money,
you just can't find them. Original Colts of these would be 5 times/more.
At lease you can shoot these, without blowing your face off.
flatgate
Hawkeye
Nice stuff, Norseman. I've always admired their Flat Top Target....
It, and Ruger's '59-'62 7-1/2" Flattop .44 are "IT" when it comes to good looking sixguns!
flatgate
PS What part of them there 'hills do you live in? I lived in RC and Deadwood/Lead for many years.......
It, and Ruger's '59-'62 7-1/2" Flattop .44 are "IT" when it comes to good looking sixguns!
flatgate
PS What part of them there 'hills do you live in? I lived in RC and Deadwood/Lead for many years.......
CraigC
Hawkeye
IMHO, they are the finest SAA money can buy. Their level of fit and finish, inside and out is without peer this side of Freedom Arms. I've never seen such finely machined innards on a sixgun. Absolutely no roughness. For what you get for your money, they are a bargain. While the new Colt's are much, much improved over earlier 3rd generation guns, they still ain't up to the $750 USFA standard model and a far cry from the premium Pre-War model.
That said, I despise the blackpowder frame. The basepin retention screw never stays tight and the "pinched frame" sights are very minimal. Much prefer the plunger type basepin retention and squared up sights of the smokeless frame.
That said, I despise the blackpowder frame. The basepin retention screw never stays tight and the "pinched frame" sights are very minimal. Much prefer the plunger type basepin retention and squared up sights of the smokeless frame.
Boxhead
Buckeye
I only own one and is it as fine a revolver as any I have including some very nice customs.
CraigC":30z4z99j said:
So true. Each time I fire and reload my Uberti (Cimarron Arms) I'm in the habit of checking the retention screw. But it does have a great trigger pull.
DGW1949
Hunter
Tensaw":374x264p said:
Hmmm....Interesting.
I've never had one loosen.
Maybe you guys are using the screw with the tumbwheel instead of the one with the screwdriver slot?....or maybe I'm just lucky?
DGW
You guys have some VERY impressive collections. I might need to start a thread were everyone posts there different SAA. Its nice to know that there are some exact repros made in the USA. Its hard to beat a Ruger SAA to me, they have been around the longest and are some true innovators. Nothing is better then a classic, quality firearm made in the USA.
