Hartford Armory

Bottom Dealin Mike · January 08, 2009, 07:49:43 AM

I kind of lost the bubble on this. Did they ever get back into production?

Tensleep · January 08, 2009, 07:54:04 AM

No real word Mike...
According to Taylor's & Co, Hartford Remmies are no longer in production...

BUT.... it has been rumored that Hartford Armory is the producer of the much touted USFA Remmie...

Kinda wonder myownself.

Deadeye Don · January 08, 2009, 10:00:16 AM

What I have heard is that USFA has been negotiating with Hartford for the use of their machinery in making the Remingtions. This has been a big reason that the production has been delayed. Therefore, if true, we have 3 separate companies trying to put their collective heads, egos and finances together to come up with a product. Is it any wonder that the project has been delayed? Since there has been no official word from USFA on what the status of the project is, we are left to our rumors.

Books OToole · January 08, 2009, 10:41:21 AM

Quote from: Deadeye Don on January 08, 2009, 10:00:16 AM
Therefore, if true, we have 3 separate companies trying to put their collective heads, egos and finances together to come up with a product. Is it any wonder that the project has been delayed?

I've met one of those egos.

Books

Logan Hawke · January 08, 2009, 04:07:53 PM

Either way they will probably be more than I want to spend.

But it would be nice for them to finally get the ball rolling so I can figure out how big of a piggy bank I will need to fill up.

Bottom Dealin Mike · January 08, 2009, 05:40:22 PM

I plan to see the USFA guys at SHOT. I'll ask them what's going on...maybe they'll even tell me

Tensleep · January 08, 2009, 05:41:41 PM

Let us know what you find out.

Fox Creek Kid · January 09, 2009, 09:12:12 PM

Quote from: Bottom Dealin Mike on January 08, 2009, 05:40:22 PM
I plan to see the USFA guys at SHOT. I'll ask them what's going on...maybe they'll even tell me

Good. They treat us like mushrooms. In the dark & feed us............

Harley Starr · January 10, 2009, 11:29:58 PM

Quote from: Deadeye Don on January 08, 2009, 10:00:16 AM
What I have heard is that USFA has been negotiating with Hartford for the use of their machinery in making the Remingtions. This has been a big reason that the production has been delayed. Therefore, if true, we have 3 separate companies trying to put their collective heads, egos and finances together to come up with a product. Is it any wonder that the project has been delayed? Since there has been no official word from USFA on what the status of the project is, we are left to our rumors.

John Taffin stated in his book that the Hartford 1875's could fire the heavy .45 Colt+P hunting loads. Before the HA 1875, the only gun capable of doing that safely was and still is Ruger Blackhawk. Now IF that's the gun that USFA is going to produce then I think it's very well worth the delay.