What is a Talo edition in a Ruger GP100??

dreher

June 13, 2018 13:37

So I keep seeing "This is a Talo edition", in GB ads, like a Talo edition is something special but the ad does not say what is so special about a Talo edition. So what is a talo edition and why is it desirable??

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  rufe-snow

  June 13, 2018 13:54

  A wholesaler pays Ruger, to make a limited run of a certain Model. The markings,finish,barrel length, grips etc. Might be specifically made by Ruger, for that one customer?
  
  It is then advertised, as a special limited run by the wholesaler.
  
  Far as I'm concerned, if it isn't specifically cataloged by Ruger. As a distinct model or variation. It just another, "America Remembers", type instant antique.

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  charliemeyer007

  June 13, 2018 14:37

  http://www.taloinc.com/ruger-firearms/wiley-clapp-gp100-1752
  
  I don't know that I would pay extra, or that down the line it will be worth extra. On the other hand if it has features you like it might be just the ticket.

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  nmyers

  June 13, 2018 16:56

  Talo has been successful with many of their "special editions", especially S&W's, because they have a knack for ordering guns that have features that shooters really like. That's different from America Remembers, which orders guns & has a specialty shop pimp them out with lots of plating & machine engraving.
  
  I think that they made a mistake with Wiley Clapp guns, as few folks today know or care who he is.
  
  Neal
  
  "There are lots of famous people that no one every heard of."

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  He Dog

  June 13, 2018 19:30

  I agree with Neal, I have two or three Talo guns, not as investments, but because, for example, at the time that was the only new .38 Super
  1911 being made. The others also have a barrel length I wanted or other attribute.

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