Colt news today
Just saw an news flash on OANN.Com that Colt will no longer produce guns
for the civilian market.
They showed a picture of an AR 15 while the subject
was on the screen.
for the civilian market.
They showed a picture of an AR 15 while the subject
was on the screen.
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I have tried to buy a new colt but cannot find a gun shop that sells any. 0 -
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did'nt thay do thay once in the past kissing up to big brother but it did not help them
also, so many companys making and self built AR-15's I doubt if colts will be missed0 -
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The report I read, like Savage170, pertained only to rifles. The only rifle they currently make that I am aware of, for civilians, is the AR15. The military doesn't use AR's, only M16, so doesn't make much sense in that vein. I believe they are not able to compete in price because everybody and their brother is making them. 0 -
...gotta get me a Python before they're gone too,,, 0 -
If you look at Colts' history, government contracts have always bailed them out of hard times.
Unwilling to modernize, thinking they would forever suck the government teat, no one else could make an AR, etc., etc...
Remember the 1911? Browning's pistol? Made by Colts?
Remember the AR? Made by Armalite. Contract given to Colt?
Oops!
Alright, you Colt guys, who forgot to bribe the Army brass?
Then the dumkoffs still didn't choose the best handgun, the Glock.
Alright, you Glock guys, who forgot to bribe the Army brass?
Haha, Hehe. They are coming to take me away.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-lJZiqZaGA0 -
bustedknee wrote:
...That's an hour and 87 minutes I won't get back,,,0 -
well its a long time since I heard thet one
but easy to relate in todays word ..bustedknee wrote:If you look at Colts' history, government contracts have always bailed them out of hard times.
Unwilling to modernize, thinking they would forever suck the government teat, no one else could make an AR, etc., etc...
Remember the 1911? Browning's pistol? Made by Colts?
Remember the AR? Made by Armalite. Contract given to Colt?
Oops!
Alright, you Colt guys, who forgot to bribe the Army brass?
Then the dumkoffs still didn't choose the best handgun, the Glock.
Alright, you Glock guys, who forgot to bribe the Army brass?
Haha, Hehe. They are coming to take me away.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-lJZiqZaGA
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Here is the story .......... don't be misled.
The Truth About Colt's AR-15 Production
by Evan Brune - Thursday, September 12, 2019
The Truth About Colt's AR-15 Production
Recently, a story broke regarding an email communication from RSR Group, a firearm distributor that carries Colt firearms, that Colt notified them of its intention to discontinue production of all Colt long guns for the retail market in an effort to ?focus on military and law-enforcement demand.?
This news caused many firearm enthusiasts to claim mismanagement on the part of company executives and to claim that Colt hasn?t changed its ways, a reference to popular perception that Colt?s 2015 filing for bankruptcy stemmed from the company?s focus on government contracts at the expense of the consumer market. However, the real story is a simple case of capitalism in action.
?We listen to our customers,? said Paul Spitale, Colt?s senior vice president for commercial business. ?The whole basis for our reorganization was consumer feedback.?
Over the last few years, the market for modern sporting rifles has seen a significant decline in demand, leading to some of the lowest prices ever seen for new-in-box AR-15s.
?What?s true today is that the MSR market is much more price-driven,? Spitale said. ?We?ve seen a pretty sharp decline in rifle sales, given our price points, resulting in significant inventory build-up held by our distributors.?
Colt considers its business anchored to four foundations of the market: government contracts, law-enforcement sales, international sales and the retail market. Though the company lost its primary contract for military-issue M16s and M4s in 2013, the company still retains a robust contract base that keeps production going.
In fact, according to Spitale, Colt?s manufacturing capacity for AR-style rifles is currently tied up in producing guns for outstanding contracts. Given this demand and given the lack of demand from the retail side of the market, Colt?s determination to suspend retail production is good business sense. M16s and AR-15s are different rifles, and to tie up production capacity in producing commercial semi-auto-only guns that nobody?s buying at the expense of outstanding military contracts is just bad business.
Meanwhile, Colt is re-focusing its efforts on another segment of the market that has seen increased demand and continues to be a big driver for the company: handguns.
?We?re going to focus on the products that our consumers are asking for. We?ve expanded our 1911s and our revolver line, and that market has been very positive for us,? Spitale said.
Considering the popularity of guns like the Cobra, and the recently released King Cobra, along with the company?s staple offerings of 1911s that continue to sell steadily, it?s good sense to follow consumer demand. This is especially true at a time when consumer access to Colt products has never been higher. Colt now stocks products at more than 4,000 dealers across the country.
However, this recent news begs the question: when, if ever, will Colt resume commercial production of its rifles?
?It?s not forever,? Spitale said. ?It?s to say that, at this moment, we?re listening to consumers and putting our resources where they?re most valued.?0 -
Quick&Dead wrote:Here is the story .......... don't be misled.
The Truth About Colt's AR-15 Production
by Evan Brune - Thursday, September 12, 2019
The Truth About Colt's AR-15 Production
Recently, a story broke regarding an email communication from RSR Group, a firearm distributor that carries Colt firearms, that Colt notified them of its intention to discontinue production of all Colt long guns for the retail market in an effort to ?focus on military and law-enforcement demand.?
This news caused many firearm enthusiasts to claim mismanagement on the part of company executives and to claim that Colt hasn?t changed its ways, a reference to popular perception that Colt?s 2015 filing for bankruptcy stemmed from the company?s focus on government contracts at the expense of the consumer market. However, the real story is a simple case of capitalism in action.
?We listen to our customers,? said Paul Spitale, Colt?s senior vice president for commercial business. ?The whole basis for our reorganization was consumer feedback.?
Over the last few years, the market for modern sporting rifles has seen a significant decline in demand, leading to some of the lowest prices ever seen for new-in-box AR-15s.
?What?s true today is that the MSR market is much more price-driven,? Spitale said. ?We?ve seen a pretty sharp decline in rifle sales, given our price points, resulting in significant inventory build-up held by our distributors.?
Colt considers its business anchored to four foundations of the market: government contracts, law-enforcement sales, international sales and the retail market. Though the company lost its primary contract for military-issue M16s and M4s in 2013, the company still retains a robust contract base that keeps production going.
In fact, according to Spitale, Colt?s manufacturing capacity for AR-style rifles is currently tied up in producing guns for outstanding contracts. Given this demand and given the lack of demand from the retail side of the market, Colt?s determination to suspend retail production is good business sense. M16s and AR-15s are different rifles, and to tie up production capacity in producing commercial semi-auto-only guns that nobody?s buying at the expense of outstanding military contracts is just bad business.
Meanwhile, Colt is re-focusing its efforts on another segment of the market that has seen increased demand and continues to be a big driver for the company: handguns.
?We?re going to focus on the products that our consumers are asking for. We?ve expanded our 1911s and our revolver line, and that market has been very positive for us,? Spitale said.
Considering the popularity of guns like the Cobra, and the recently released King Cobra, along with the company?s staple offerings of 1911s that continue to sell steadily, it?s good sense to follow consumer demand. This is especially true at a time when consumer access to Colt products has never been higher. Colt now stocks products at more than 4,000 dealers across the country.
However, this recent news begs the question: when, if ever, will Colt resume commercial production of its rifles?
?It?s not forever,? Spitale said. ?It?s to say that, at this moment, we?re listening to consumers and putting our resources where they?re most valued.?
THIS!
Between Andersons and PSA lowers plus complete rifles selling for less than $50 and $500 respectively, I can understand Colts decision.
Historically, Colt core competence has always been handguns. Most of their rifle sales have been failures or poor sellers. The only rifle they
ever produced in large numbers and with any success was the M-16.
If it were not for Robert McNamara, Curtis Lemay, and the government contract, IMHO, the M-16 would have died a similar death.
FWIW, it is good to see they are making revolvers again and the dealers here cant keep them in stock. Rumors are Pythons will be back and maybe a large frame magnum.0 -
The bean counters looked and judged all the black gun hatred and made a financial decision IMO.
Why make 'em when the rats are going to ban [or worse] them?0 -
Colt Firearms announced on Thursday that it is ending the manufacture of the AR-15 due to ?significant excess? of assault-style rifles in the firearms market.
In a statement posted to the Colt website on Thursday, Colt argued that the market for AR-15, which it refers to as a ?modern sporting rifle,? is saturated in the U.S.
?The market for modern sporting rifles has experienced significant excess manufacturing capacity,? the statement said. ?Given this level of manufacturing capacity, we believe there is adequate supply for modern sporting rifles for the foreseeable future.?
?We want to assure you that Colt is committed to the Second Amendment, highly values its customers and continues to manufacture the world?s finest quality firearms for the consumer market,? the company added.
Paul Spitale, a senior vice president at Colt, pointed to lower margins and reduced sales.
?What?s true today is that the [modern sporting rifle] market is much more price-driven,? Spitale told the NRA?s Shooting Illustrated magazine. ?We?ve seen a pretty sharp decline in rifle sales, given our price points, resulting in significant inventory build-up held by our distributors.?
The AR-15, which was first manufactured by Colt, is now sold by many firearms companies.
It could be a sign that the price of assault-style weapons in the U.S. is about to drop. AR-15s and similar weapons have been recognized as the gun of choice in many mass shootings.0 -
Focus on handguns? They're gonna need to. To get to the high level from way back when. Unless "machines" can do what the old timers used to. 0 -
Somewhere in the back resources of my mind I seem to recall a similar action by someone , maybe colt many years ago . Or am I just old and imagining things . 0 -
And two years ago I made my last almost retail gun purchase and bought my first AR platform...
On the recommendation of the membership here I purchase a colt over a Daniels defense carbine.
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All of my Colts are guns and I just got my King Cobra a couple of months ago. May go for a Diamondback. No rifles needed. 0 -
Everyone has their own opinion of Colt based on their experience and what others have recommended. I have owned more than one Colt AR and had no issues. I have owned more than one 1911 and had some issues. I have owned a number of there revolvers and had a number of issues. Bottom line is I will not cry if I can't buy a Colt. There are good alternatives available. 0 -
Colt is just seeing the handwriting on the wall.The Great Generation is all about just dead now and The baby-boomers are all about retired and The Liberals have attacked American Whites as all but racists throughout our History. White privilege downfall is touted in all the halls of power now and Their fall will be great when the 2nd amendment is reinterpreted to mean only for the national guardsmen in federal service with their weapons locked up in a federal depot with the president & congress with the key.There will be no rising of a violent rebellion ever again.
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