Niederlander
Supposedly, the Standard Mfg. offering is well above 3rd Generation Colt. Trust me, the 3rd Generation Colt is, for the most part, nothing to brag about. Supposedly, the Standard Mfg. offering is on par with the offerings from USFA. Standard does have USFAs "x" machines.
Again, from my frame of reference (Gunplumber - Retired), the Standard Mfg. SA is well made, superbly finished, no better than X-USFA and, like USFA and Colt, require some judicious rubbin and buffin the be truly user friendly and CAS ready. At their price point, THAT is ridiculous.
Money better spent for a Pietta built Great Western II.
GREYHAWK
REMEMBER: Tongue stuck Firmly in Cheek?? OOPS, should have included that disclaimer for both entries.
The "Bottom Line." Standard doesn't choose to add anything to their line. We are talking about a fairly small market segment. Competition from more affordable offerings is really beating them up. Simple Math. Compare prices.
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