[BobWright]

The idea is to fit ivory, pearl, stag, or exotic wood grips from some custom maker.

Bob Wright

 

[BobWright]

Just a couple of coats of boiled linseed oil works wonders!



Bob Wright

 

[BobWright]

Guess which one gets more holster/range time

Chaosrob,

That custom SAA is one of the handsomest Single Action Armys I've seen in a long time. Tell us more about it. caliber, who did it, etc.

Bob Wright

 

[BobWright]

I would not be caught dead with a Colt New Frontier. The Ruger copycat modern sights completely destroy the classic lines of the revolver. Why Colt didn't try and more closely duplicate the original Flat Top Model is beyond me. USFA and Uberti did it, why couldn't Colt?

P.S.: And note how USFA even but attractive grips on the revolver.

John Gross

Why the Ruger type rear sight? The main thing for that is that sight settings are repeatable and positively and easily made. And they stay put when made. As for that front sight, that blade is a holster-cutter from the git-go. True, Colt didn't exactly copy the beautiful Ruger ramp and sight blade, but the New Frontier's front sight and ramp are quite well done. Notice, too, that the frame is plain blue, no beautiful case hardened colors.

Colt still makes both Single Action Armies and New Frontiers, sparodic though that may be, so folks can have the model of their choice.

You like the lines of the SAA; me, I like the shootability of the New Frontier. So you admire the looks of your choice, I enjoy the shooting of mine.



Bob Wright