USFA "PREMIUM" Grade SAA

[Jughead]

I have seen some as "PREMIUM GRADE" designated. What does this indicate? THANKS

[mtone]

It's everything they make (made) except the Rodeo and Rodeo II.  I think the Gunslinger was considered a Premium grade too

[August]

High polish, deep blue, case hardened frame.

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[Mossy Pops]

Does anyone know what the pricing is now?

[St. George]

Since USFA's not in production and has sold off their nearly indestructible tooling - your best bet is going to be gunbroker.

Scouts Out!

[Pettifogger]

Maybe it means they only have a few guns left so they are trying to sell them at a premium.

[Capt. John Fitzgerald]

Anything but a ZiP.

[Mossy Pops]

I just talked to the girl at USFA.  For those that care, the price will be $1350 and they might be taking new orders as of the new year.  The backlog that exists is preventing them from taking new orders.  The girl there wasn't sure if 7 1/2 barrels would be extra or other calibers either.  I know that many will scoff at this and I don't blame them, but for me, I'm still hoping that the SAA will be available again.

[mtone]

I heard all the old orders were effectively cancelled and if you want a SA you have to pay the new price (assuming they'll be back in the business of making them).

[jphendren]

I have not posted on here in a while, but have been following the USFA story very closely.  I own two USFA's, an O.W. Ainsworth model, along with a Pre-War, both in .45 Colt.  I have been sick at the though of not being able to buy any more of these.  I also have a 3rd Gen. Colt SAA, and as nice as it is, it is not as nice (or fitted as well) as either of my USFA's.  I have a friend who owns 25+ SAA's, a mixture of Colt's, USFA's, and a Turnbull.  I have handled/fired quite a few of them, I can say that USFA's are superior to any Colt that I have handled/shot.  I can't believe that USFA would stop production of a popular firearm to make something I doubt many/any people would want, but that is the benefit of being rich, you can do what you want.  From what I can tell, Doug is a bit eccentric, and this ZiP thing kind of proves that out.  If management at Colt tried something like this, their stockholders would string them up, but Doug is the sole owner, and as such answers to no one.  Here are some nice sixguns taken on a recent shooting trip, three USFA's, and two Colt's.

Jared

[Capt. John Fitzgerald]

Jared,
Glad to see that you are still with us.
CJF

[Deadeye Don]

I have not posted on here in a while, but have been following the USFA story very closely.  I own two USFA's, an O.W. Ainsworth model, along with a Pre-War, both in .45 Colt.  I have been sick at the though of not being able to buy any more of these.  I also have a 3rd Gen. Colt SAA, and as nice as it is, it is not as nice (or fitted as well) as either of my USFA's.  I have a friend who owns 25+ SAA's, a mixture of Colt's, USFA's, and a Turnbull.  I have handled/fired quite a few of them, I can say that USFA's are superior to any Colt that I have handled/shot.  I can't believe that USFA would stop production of a popular firearm to make something I doubt many/any people would want, but that is the benefit of being rich, you can do what you want.  From what I can tell, Doug is a bit eccentric, and this ZiP thing kind of proves that out.  If management at Colt tried something like this, their stockholders would string them up, but Doug is the sole owner, and as such answers to no one.  Here are some nice sixguns taken on a recent shooting trip, three USFA's, and two Colt's.

Jared

Beautiful guns. A bit eccentric?  lol