[45Maker]

In todays market (the american market, the only one that really counts, the rest of us, are just residual), there is no place for a medium frame double Action revolver chambered in .38 Spl..it is sad but it is the truth...

 

[45Maker]

You already have the new Viper in 4.25 inches...make them in blue finish..38 special and you are ready to go..

 

[45Maker]

Colt should have to reduce the number of 1911 offerings focusing on REAL COLTS nobody can offer, the market is full of modern 1911 copies..

A core line base on selected retro models with the real names roll marked on slide:

Pre war Government Model in .45 and .38 Super. Blue and Stainless
Colts Commander in .9mm, .38 super and .45 from the 50s.. Blue and Stainless
National Match in .38 Super, 9mm and .45..well fitted and finished in RoyalBlue and Bright Stainless.

With modern concesions being only the Delta Elite line: Delta Gold Cup, Delte Elite and Delta Commander. Make them "Series 70" with ramped barrel. Blue and Stainless.

The DAO revolver line is fine, replacing the rear sights with a decent one alike Wilson Combat and getting rid of poor quality altamont grips. Make the four inches Pythons with two vents and the 8 inches with four vents. Introduce 8 inches, 5 inches, 2.5 and .3 inches blued ones (Pythons) and offer the Anaconda in .45 Colt.
Could a New Service lookalike be made? Go ahead..it is pretty easy to do..

Starting up a new production of SAAs at decent prices, made an effort to reproduce 1st gens..if the italians can do it, Colts could do it. The lack of a SAA production line is a shame..

Introduce a line of SP1 and retro ARs at decent prices..an affordable SP1 will sell well..

And the last one, Why the italians can build Burgues and Lightings rifles and Colts can not do it..

Last time I was on the Colt Factory they were still busy and focused on military rifles (at one point I was Colt Defense representative and I can attest that Colts still sell and produce a lot of military rifles for a lot of international customers).

Again, this is never going to happen...

 

[Custom Trigger]

I hear you about cutting 1911 production, but it will not happen. The 1911 market is almost as over saturated as the striker fire/polymer market, but not quite. I still like a medium frame 38 SPL! Nobody really manufactures one.

 

[45Maker]

Not cutting 1911 production just replace most modern 1911 models with retro Colts..the market is full of modern 1911s but only Colts could offer the real Colts..

 

[Custom Trigger]

Not going to happen. If Colt is limited to space to produce handguns, then they have to cut something in their lineup to take on new work.

 

[UA32]

I appreciate that colt continues the production of SAA, although currently very limited. Their liability/legal department must lie awake at night staring at the ceiling in fear of the safety police. I recently reviewed the SAA manual; They all but say to never shoot it.

 

[Lawman67]

What I would like combined with what I think will actually sell in volume:

King Cobra .22 in 2.5 or 3”, which ever allows the use of a full length ejector rod.

King Cobra .22’s in “blue”.

King Cobra in .22 magnum

Python, more “blued” options.

Anacondas in .45 Colt.

Anacondas in “blue”.

I had spoken to Lipseys, and suggested at least a limited run of 22 lr 2 I h Cobras. There’s already all the parts except a 22 fixed sight barrel. Sales rep thought it was a good idea and will present to the higher ups.

 

[mbrincolt]

I would love to see a 1911A1. Aside from Colt collectors I think there would be appeal to WWII enthusiasts who would want a genuine Colt marked pistol that they could afford and shoot. High demand, low production cost. Seems like a smart move to me.

 

[45Maker]

Several years ago, well before CZ bought Colt, I was still working for the Colt Distributor in this part of Old Europe, I reached the Custom Shop asking for small custom run, a 1911A1 repro or better yet a Pre War Government Model, I even reached TALO.

Of course, the answer was negative, the small parts needed for the project: slide stop, thumb safety, mainspring housing, hammer etc..were a serious problem, I offered them to provide de parts made by mim.

Another project I would like to see is an M15 General Officers Pistol or in other words a Pre Series 80 Commander with spur hammer.

Again, I have no hope...

 

[Tom K]

How about a legit .41 Magnum Python?

 

[sixguns]

I appreciate that colt continues the production of SAA, although currently very limited. Their liability/legal department must lie awake at night staring at the ceiling in fear of the safety police. I recently reviewed the SAA manual; They all but say to never shoot it.
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Who engraved that SAA? More pics to share? Please and thank you!

 

[skwcoltguy]

I have discussed a run of M15 GO pistols with 3 Colt presidents, although not the current one. I think it would be a big hit as the gun is, in my opinion, the coolest .45 ACP EVER made. The answer I got was usually, “it’s just a commander”. No it’s not! Thanks for the reminder, I will bring that up with Dennis when I can get his ear. Merry Christmas.

 

[Lawman67]

I would love to see a 1911A1. Aside from Colt collectors I think there would be appeal to WWII enthusiasts who would want a genuine Colt marked pistol that they could afford and shoot. High demand, low production cost. Seems like a smart move to me.

Call makes excuses while other companies make guns. Has been like that for years. So far the CZ takeover hasnt produced much innovation.

 

[FloridaSteve]

Discussion about that just tonight. Future unknown but there are passionate advocates for a 2.5” or 3” .22. I’m one of them..

Don't know what Colt or any manufacturer has in the works, but I doubt I'd buy anything new, so can't contribute my thoughts. How about a 75 year old H&R 923 2-1/2", 9 shot. It's a rarer SA/DA model...it's my only short barrel .22

 

[Tall]

I can't see Colt wanting to produce any rimfires. A 45 Colt New Service would be cool though. I can dream........

 

[Lawman67]

In todays market (the american market, the only one that really counts, the rest of us, are just residual), there is no place for a medium frame double Action revolver chambered in .38 Spl..it is sad but it is the truth...

I disagree. I have sold several revolvers recently , some 38, some 357, that were safe queens or duplicates. Several were small to mid frame 38 that sold well. I just sold a Colt Official Police Mark 3 38. So for plinking, and defense,,there is still a demand. There always will be

 

[Lawman67]

I can't see Colt wanting to produce any rimfires. A 45 Colt New Service would be cool though. I can dream........

You mean rimfire like everyone else does? Or like the King Cobra Target 22? If there is no market for them I suggest you take a look at what Ruger and S&W offer. Sounds like you are a Colt marketing person.

 

[Tall]

Sounds like you are a Colt marketing person.

No just an old retired guy. I would not want to work for Colt right now as a marketing person.

 

[Lawman67]

No just an old retired guy. I would not want to work for Colt right now as a marketing person.

How many major firearms companies don’t offer a 22 rimfire handgun?