U.S. Firearmes Rodeo -vs- Colt Cowboy - opinions.
Ok this is the toss up for my next purchase - I know I should look at the SAAs but they are not within my current financial limits. They are both made US and on the plus side the Rodeo has a better metal to metal fit (backstrap/triggerguard - to frame),but I am not as fond of the satin blue finish -vs- the traditional case color on the Colt. Am I just assuming that Colt would still have the same cylinder to barrel alignment accuracy or is that going to have to be tuned? Has Colt lost it's edge on the Cowboy or is it still a good single action. I looked through my Gun Tests Magazines and can't find a comparison. All opinions welcome - this is going to be a shooter for protection while out hunting, so I am just looking at value for my $500 - 600.00.........
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I would like to see responses to what they both offer today as well as other options. 0 -
Have you considered any other manufacturers? I just picked up a nice used Ruger for under $300.00. 0 -
I have a couple AWA (American Western Arms) Peacekeeper Single Actions. Very well make with case color frames at or less than your price range. 0 -
I had not heard of AWA before. That is the information I'm looking for.
What other brands is there to consider?
If you can rank the ones you are familar with in order of preference and state why briefly.
I am new to the 45LC SA and trying to learn all I can before buying one (or two!)0 -
quote:Originally posted by Bearsixty7
I had not heard of AWA before. That is the information I'm looking for.
What other brands is there to consider?
If you can rank the ones you are familar with in order of preference and state why briefly.
I am new to the 45LC SA and trying to learn all I can before buying one (or two!)
Colt stopped making the Cowboy in 2003. It was an economic, low-quality, assembly line produced copy of the SAA but had the Ruger transfer-bar system and cheap, chemically-made "case hardening". I had one and was not impressed with it. The American Western Arms "Peacekeeper" was made by Armi San Marco in Italy and assembled in Florida. I had one and it was a nice gun but discontinued when Colt sued AWA over the trademarked "Peacekeeper" name.
US Firearms are made in Hartford, Ct., and extremely high quality. The Rodeo is made in the style of a traditional SAA without a transfer bar. The matte finish isn't as nice looking as their blued, case-colored SAA but I've read that the quality is every bit as good as their more expensive models. I have owned several other USFA revolvers and their quality is top-notch and they have excellent customer service.
If you like carrying 6 rounds in the cylinder (which you should not do with a traditional SAA), you can't beat the venerable Ruger Vaquero.0 -
I own a Rodeo and it is top of the line on quality.The gun is more accurate than any revolver of this type I have ever shot. For the quality of the gun I will overlook the finish. 0 -
quote:Originally posted by Spider7115
Colt stopped making the Cowboy in 2003. It was an economic, low-quality, assembly line produced copy of the SAA but had the Ruger transfer-bar system and cheap, chemically-made "case hardening". I had one and was not impressed with it. The American Western Arms "Peacekeeper" was made by Armi San Marco in Italy and assembled in Florida. I had one and it was a nice gun but discontinued when Colt sued AWA over the trademarked "Peacekeeper" name.
US Firearms are made in Hartford, Ct., and extremely high quality. The Rodeo is made in the style of a traditional SAA without a transfer bar. The matte finish isn't as nice looking as their blued, case-colored SAA but I've read that the quality is every bit as good as their more expensive models. I have owned several other USFA revolvers and their quality is top-notch and they have excellent customer service.
If you like carrying 6 rounds in the cylinder (which you should not do with a traditional SAA), you can't beat the venerable Ruger Vaquero.
Thanks for the information. I have been looking at the USAF Rodeo since I had found a few good reviews when doing a search online and on the Outdoor channel shows.
I like it alot and seems like a good value gun to start with.
I will look for the Ruger Vaquero also and see how they compare in my area in price.
The other gun they liked on the Outdoor channel was the STI Texican, anyone know how they compare?0 -
Oh my goodness! I just did a search on Gunbroker for Ruger Vaquero and there are a lot of choices! So many models,options and configurations!! 0 -
quote:Originally posted by Bearsixty7
Oh my goodness! I just did a search on Gunbroker for Ruger Vaquero and there are a lot of choices! So many models,options and configurations!!
The original Vaquero is much larger than the Colt SAA. The "New Vaquero" is what you want if you like the fit and feel of the Colt SAA. I love my .45 "New Vaquero"! [:)]
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Personally, I would dump the idea of the Colt Cowboy, and go with either the USFA Cowboy or a New Ruger Vaquero. Get out to a cowboy shoot or a gun show and try to handle both. 0
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