USFA single actions - what happened?
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USFA single actions - what happened?
Looks like they have stopped producing - anyone know what has occurred?
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Re: USFA single actions - what happened?
Doc I read a post here (I believe) that talked about USFA reducing their product offering to the high end and special editions. I have also read that their primary owner may have changed directions in manufacturing....wish I had purchased a USFA before they got so expensive....maybe another member will have more info sir....
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Re: USFA single actions - what happened?
They make these weird .22 Zip guns but were selling all they could make of the SAs - one year wait last spring, same as Colt. Must make sense somehow - web site does not seem to show any SAs for sale.
Re: USFA single actions - what happened?
If you scroll down to the bottom of the page it says that USFA single actions are only sold through the SASS.Old Savage wrote:Looks like they have stopped producing - anyone know what has occurred?
http://www.sassnet.com/usfa.html
Steve
Re: USFA single actions - what happened?
It makes no sense to me at all. Everything they made sold out fast, so stop making them? I just don't get it.
I wish I'd had the means to acquire some of their autos and oddities, but now I suppose they'll become even less obtainable.
Oly
I wish I'd had the means to acquire some of their autos and oddities, but now I suppose they'll become even less obtainable.
Oly
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Re: USFA single actions - what happened?
Steve - nothing there leads to availability unless you must do it through SASS. Only thing you can get are the Zips.
Re: USFA single actions - what happened?
Just a few weeks ago the redirect off the old USFA site to http://www.usfasingleactions.com brought up at least some sub links. Poorly designed site to begin with, truly smacked of a half-baked, short term or interim site. Now I can't get any useful links to work--not off my "smart phone" at least which usually does ok at this stuff. But when I could access at least some aspects of the new site (then) it looked like only .45 was available (though another page still referenced numerous other calibers--apparently an old page they hadn't updated?). Odd - and a shame...stellar firearms.
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Re: USFA single actions - what happened?
The Long Hunter link says they are temporarily unable to get USFA guns.
Re: USFA single actions - what happened?
Rumor: This is third-hand .. I heard that the owner gave it up .. tired of putting time and money into it .. sold their CNC machinery and were hand-fitting left over parts .. most of the gunsmiths had left and were working for other companies.
Re: USFA single actions - what happened?
Howdy,
Too darn bad they went away.. I have a new USFA 7 1/2 SAA that I bought 3 or 4 yrs ago and it's really well made.....
Come to think of it, it's an EBR ! (Evil Black Revolver)
Paul
Too darn bad they went away.. I have a new USFA 7 1/2 SAA that I bought 3 or 4 yrs ago and it's really well made.....
Come to think of it, it's an EBR ! (Evil Black Revolver)
Paul
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Re: USFA single actions - what happened?
Understatement.gak wrote: a shame...stellar firearms.
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Re: USFA single actions - what happened?
Oly, send that rig over and when I get better I'll give it a test run. Maybe teach some cutie some sixgun work.
Re: USFA single actions - what happened?
I wish I had that rig! I think it's the one they presented to Charlton Heston.Old Savage wrote:Oly, send that rig over and when I get better I'll give it a test run. Maybe teach some cutie some sixgun work.
Oly
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Re: USFA single actions - what happened?
Well JimT - you are likely well enough connected that I will take that as the way it is. My quest for a top quality regular SA will have to go with it.
Re: USFA single actions - what happened?
It's only a rumor that I picked up .. I have no proof that it's true.
Here's my USFA compared to my old Colt SAA ...
http://www.leverguns.com/usfa/colt_usfa.htm
Here's my USFA compared to my old Colt SAA ...
http://www.leverguns.com/usfa/colt_usfa.htm
Re: USFA single actions - what happened?
Thankfully I'm told that Colt has upped their game and the new (as within the last year or so) Colts are very nice. The ones I've seen certainly look that way, so perhaps a genuine Colt is in your future?Old Savage wrote: My quest for a top quality regular SA will have to go with it.
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Re: USFA single actions - what happened?
Had three nice ones - New Frontiers - 44 and 45 and an ivory handled SAA 44 all 7 1/2" that got traded off with the hunting rifle pursuit. All great guns they were. 4 3/4" 45 Colt is probably what I am after. Plain Jane would be great. Might just get a nice clone.
Re: USFA single actions - what happened?
Yep, USFA going a whole new direction... <sigh> Glad I've got mine.
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Re: USFA single actions - what happened?
Do you have a shop where you can look at the Uberti and Pietta clone side by side? I'd be interested in your take on the two.Old Savage wrote:4 3/4" 45 Colt is probably what I am after. Plain Jane would be great. Might just get a nice clone.
At any rate, it's sad that USFA will no longer be an option. I'm saddened that STI out of Texas gave up on the SAA scene so quickly also, it looked as if they were going to make a product that would rival USFAs.
Oly
Re: USFA single actions - what happened?
ZIPpity do dah, zippity yea,
Time to say goodbye to USFA...
Time to say goodbye to USFA...
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Hobie
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Re: USFA single actions - what happened?
I see, too bad looks like their guns were nicer than the Colt's per Jim's pictures. Isn't it the way it is, the good stuff always seems to end.Old Savage wrote:Steve - nothing there leads to availability unless you must do it through SASS. Only thing you can get are the Zips.
Steve
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Re: USFA single actions - what happened?
Oly, I have looked at both. The Piettas are a little better I think. They are tighter than the Colts I have seen in lock up. Heritage Rough Rider Big Bore is Pietta with some assembly here - very smooth and tight - 6 shots - pin in the frame. 1860 I have is tight and smooth. I may get a Uberti or see what Lipsey's has in Ruger 45/45ACP if in stainless.
I will no doubt keep my eye out for what is available. I have let 10 Colt's go through my hands - expect there might be more.
I will no doubt keep my eye out for what is available. I have let 10 Colt's go through my hands - expect there might be more.
Re: USFA single actions - what happened?
Yes, the Rough Riders in center fire are nice looking I think and a good deal to boot. I'm partial to the EMF Alchimista II also:Old Savage wrote:Oly, I have looked at both. The Piettas are a little better I think. They are tighter than the Colts I have seen in lock up. Heritage Rough Rider Big Bore is Pietta with some assembly here - very smooth and tight - 6 shots - pin in the frame. 1860 I have is tight and smooth. I may get a Uberti or see what Lipsey's has in Ruger 45/45ACP if in stainless.
I will no doubt keep my eye out for what is available. I have let 10 Colt's go through my hands - expect there might be more.
http://www.emf-company.com/store/pc/Alchimista-c67.htm
10 Colts! And not one was a lifetime keeper??
Oly
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Re: USFA single actions - what happened?
Well now Oly - I never said that
.... my old 44 ...
.... my old 44 ...
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Re: USFA single actions - what happened?
This Heritage came in to the local gun shop - some fella had to get rid of it - very tight, shoots well, price was right - 45.
seems better fitted than the Colt which shoots right where it looks.
seems better fitted than the Colt which shoots right where it looks.
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Re: USFA single actions - what happened?
Oh my...
That .44 is LOVELY.
Oly
That .44 is LOVELY.
Oly
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You oughta come up some time - only a bit more than an hour north of LAX.
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Re: USFA single actions - what happened?
Now to me .... not that I would ever start a controversy .... the 44 Spl. is the perfect single action cartridge.
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Re: USFA single actions - what happened?
Nice little Colt here
didn't say they were all gone.
didn't say they were all gone.
Re: USFA single actions - what happened?
Veeery nice. And I would like to get up to see you and do some shooting! Perhaps another Great Western Lever Guns Gathering is needed? If I'm given over a month to prepare for it I can bid to have it off and stand a good chance of making it. Short notice (anything less than a month) is tough for me as getting time off from work once the schedule is locked in is like pulling hen's teeth.
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Re: USFA single actions - what happened?
I see his initials on the grip, and the dates 1994-2003, is that his tenure as President of the NRA?olyinaz wrote:I wish I had that rig! I think it's the one they presented to Charlton Heston.Old Savage wrote:Oly, send that rig over and when I get better I'll give it a test run. Maybe teach some cutie some sixgun work.
Oly
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Re: USFA single actions - what happened?
I suspect so, but I didn't know it was for that long.El Chivo wrote:I see his initials on the grip, and the dates 1994-2003, is that his tenure as President of the NRA?olyinaz wrote:I wish I had that rig! I think it's the one they presented to Charlton Heston.Old Savage wrote:Oly, send that rig over and when I get better I'll give it a test run. Maybe teach some cutie some sixgun work.
Oly
Oly
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Well Oly, I have a few months of recovery from this latest surgery according to the ortho so there certainly will be time. oldguy, El Chivo, maybe CowboyTutt and The Shadow would all be up I am sure.
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I should be able to attend.
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Re: USFA single actions - what happened?
OS,
Weather or not you could shoot, just being in a get together would do wonders for you.
I hope to be able to come to CA for one of your get togethers some day.
Joe
Weather or not you could shoot, just being in a get together would do wonders for you.
I hope to be able to come to CA for one of your get togethers some day.
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Well Joe, no doubt but weather and all will be more conducive in a few months. Better to get the boys out on a nice day.
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Re: USFA single actions - what happened?
Agreed about the nice day.Old Savage wrote:Well Joe, no doubt but weather and all will be more conducive in a few months. Better to get the boys out on a nice day.
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Re: USFA single actions - what happened?
i am in.
"say when"
oldguy
"say when"
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Re: USFA single actions - what happened?
Maybe I bring some gold,
we don need no stinkin baadges!
Oly, do not play poker with OS!
we don need no stinkin baadges!
Oly, do not play poker with OS!
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OK - We're puttin' the band back together - - mission from God!
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No good can come from this....... and we will be lucky to live through it!
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Re: USFA single actions - what happened?
Be sure to stop by and see The Penguin...Old Savage wrote:OK - We're puttin' the band back together - - mission from God!
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Re: USFA single actions - what happened?
I am warned!Mescalero wrote:Maybe I bring some gold,
we don need no stinkin baadges!
Oly, do not play poker with OS!
Oly
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Re: USFA single actions - what happened?
Rest easy men, I quit playing poker in Rhode Island in 1968 - lost $3. I will try to get pics of the women - one still talks to me. The other - her daughters are liberals Last interchange didn't go so pretty well.
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VERY NICE, VERY NICE INDEED!!!
Re: USFA single actions - what happened?
this sounds redundant. (no offense)jumbeaux wrote:Doc I read a post here (I believe) that talked about USFA reducing their product offering to the high end and special editions. I have also read that their primary owner may have changed directions in manufacturing....wish I had purchased a USFA before they got so expensive....maybe another member will have more info sir....
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