While I've seen this topic tossed around on a couple threads I wanted to let some folks weigh in and address the subject directly. I've been in the market for a SA/SAA/ SAA Clone for quite some time now. While I do not shoot competitively, I do shoot a lot. And I don't own a gun nor do I have any intentions of ever purchasing a gun that isn't fired regularly. I would very much like to pick up a late 3rd Gen/new production Colt SAA or late production USFA SA as I believe that both represent some of the best, period accurate, 1873's ever manufactured. Anyway, my hesitancy is the current prices on these things!! While I don't find the prices on the new 3rd Gen Colts or late USFA SA's entirely inhibitive, I do like, many of you, like to spend my money wisely. And with NIB 3rd Gen Colt SAA's selling around the $1,900.00 mark on certain gun auction sites and early, i.e. Uberti stamped USFA SA's regularly selling for upwards of $1,800.00 in "Like New" condition, I'm left wondering What the Heck!!?? Are these guys some outstanding revolvers...Absolutely, are they "worth" what folks are currently asking/getting for 'em...mmmmm not so sure. Especially, when you consider that only 2-3 years ago, both Colt and USFA SA's could be had for $500.00-$600.00 less. Also discouraging, is the fact that my father is an FFL, whose cost on a new Colt SAA is around $1,200.00 with an MSRP of $1,400.00. But of course, I've had SAA's on 4 different dealer waiting lists for about 8 months now without any luck. The point being, obviously Colt's decreased SAA production has caused some pretty significant price increases as of late, and with USFA's untimely exit from the game, they too seem to be sky rocketing in price, but is either a wise investment right now at these price points? Is there a chance that a year from now, Colt will start rolling theses guys out again in some more significant numbers and prices will level out? Is it a safe bet that the USFA that sells, Used, for $1,500.00 in 2014 will run you significantly more in 2016? I guess what I'm asking is, in ya'lls opinion, is it simply a bad time to purchase on of these guys given the current market value? And would I be better off, in terms of value, to hold off on this purchase? Any input would be greatly welcomed.