I tried for for months to order a SSA from the Custom Shop only to be told it would be 2+ years, then they're not taking orders any longer. This Saturday I spent the day (9.5 hrs) going to as many gun stores as possible. I've found you can get unexpected surprised by looking in the nooks and crannies. I had just bought a Kimber 1911 that I had my eye on for awhile and thought I was done for the day until my nephew texted about a shop he had heard might have a SSA. Low and behold, they had 4, 2 commemorative ones, an SSA in .357 w/ a Bob James action job and a SSA 45LC.
I could not believe my luck. After months of looking everywhere, I stumble on one locally. The only problem was the price. I had just bought the Kimber an hour previously and didn't want to bust my budget. I was telling them I would be back in 2 weeks to get it but I was also worried it wouldn't be there when I was ready. It wouldn't be smart for me to buy it then... but then I remembered. I don't do many smart things, so it worked out. I've got a new Colt SSA in 45LC. I had someone standing by who has ivory grips for when I found one. Time for my next unwise purchase.
I could not believe my luck. After months of looking everywhere, I stumble on one locally. The only problem was the price. I had just bought the Kimber an hour previously and didn't want to bust my budget. I was telling them I would be back in 2 weeks to get it but I was also worried it wouldn't be there when I was ready. It wouldn't be smart for me to buy it then... but then I remembered. I don't do many smart things, so it worked out. I've got a new Colt SSA in 45LC. I had someone standing by who has ivory grips for when I found one. Time for my next unwise purchase.
