What do you think about Colt reissue of the New Frontier for 2011

River Jordan · January 31, 2011, 09:03:01 PM

As for me , I would like to have seen a blackpowder frame Cavalry 45 ( much in the same spirit as the FSS of 2008)

Pettifogger · January 31, 2011, 09:36:17 PM

There never was any such thing as a black powder frame Cavalry New Frontier. Most people wanting adjustable sights wouldn't want a black powder frame. The Frontier Six Shooter was simply the Single Action Army with old style markings and was more or less a reproduction of an original gun.

Harley Starr · January 31, 2011, 11:02:47 PM

I'm pleased that they brought it back.

Old Doc · February 01, 2011, 09:51:48 AM

Quote from: Pettifogger on January 31, 2011, 09:36:17 PM
There never was any such thing as a black powder frame Cavalry New Frontier. Most people wanting adjustable sights wouldn't want a black powder frame. The Frontier Six Shooter was simply the Single Action Army with old style markings and was more or less a reproduction of an original gun.

I think you missed his point. He would like Colt to produce a replica of the .45 blackpowder Cavalry gun INSTEAD of re-introducing the New Frontier.

St. George · February 01, 2011, 11:59:09 AM

That was the point.

As to the reintroduction of the 'New Frontier' - I'll pass, as I never cared for the original production, though they were pretty.

I much prefer the Single Action Army's clean, un-cluttered lines.

Vaya,

Scouts Out!

Ranch 13 · February 01, 2011, 04:05:03 PM

If they make these as good as they did the first batch, they'll sure be worth owning. Mine is more accurate than any of the Ruger Blackhawks I've ever had.

Pettifogger · February 01, 2011, 09:53:53 PM

Quote from: Old Doc on February 01, 2011, 09:51:48 AM
I think you missed his point. He would like Colt to produce a replica of the .45 blackpowder Cavalry gun INSTEAD of re-introducing the New Frontier.

Odd phraseology especially based on the title. At any rate, if that is what he wants, then it is already available. You can order a 7 1/2" barrel, black powder frame, with walnut grips right now.

Fox Creek Kid · February 02, 2011, 01:42:29 AM

Read what may be bad news on the Colt Forum on the web that Colt is dropping the BP frame option for the SAA. I have yet to verify it.

Pettifogger · February 02, 2011, 04:53:21 PM

Quote from: Fox Creek Kid on February 02, 2011, 01:42:29 AM
Read what may be bad news on the Colt Forum on the web that Colt is dropping the BP frame option for the SAA. I have yet to verify it.

Seems like every time they drop some variation of the SAA it comes back a few years later. Sort of like Disney recycling old movies every five years when a new crop of squirts arrives. "Buy now or its going back into the Disney vaults!" The SAA I have always lusted for is the screw-less frame model. They made a batch 30 or so years ago and used the frames up over the years and it looks like they really might not make more of those. Never came close to having the money to buy one.

River Jordan · February 02, 2011, 06:14:21 PM

Quote from: Pettifogger on February 01, 2011, 09:53:53 PM
Odd phraseology especially based on the title. At any rate, if that is what he wants, then it is already available. You can order a 7 1/2" barrel, black powder frame, with walnut grips right now.

Yes that is true but the 2008 FSS went above and beyond as it was a semi production model with a beveled cylinder, etched barrel markings, "44" under the barrel in addition to the bpf.

What I should have said is " I really wish Colt would make a circa 1873 SAA as accurately as currently possible much in the same spirit as the 2008 replica of the 1888 FSS" ( or something to this effect)

rep1954 · February 07, 2011, 05:38:23 PM

I agree that there is nothing better in the hand and holster than a SAA and I love all of mine but when it comes to needing adjustable sights for any reason the New Frontier takes the cake. I have a 3rd. gen. that whoever built it must of been planing to take it home for thierself. If the quality on the new guns is up to snuff with the current SAA production I will certainly be picking up a 4 3/4" 44Spl. No other adjustable sight single action even compares to the handling and feel of the New Frontier. I think if Colt makes the right caliber and barrel choices it will be a good thing. I dont think Colt is planing on taking the world by a storm with the reintroduction.

Fox Creek Kid · February 07, 2011, 09:53:33 PM

Quote from: River Jordan on February 02, 2011, 06:14:21 PM
Yes that is true but the 2008 FSS went above and beyond as it was a semi production model with a beveled cylinder...

The bevel is incorrect as Colt makes it for that time period. I had mine redone & refinished as well as stamped with ".44 cal" on the rear of left TG flat.

COLT_45_SAA · February 08, 2011, 11:01:26 AM

Quote from: Fox Creek Kid on February 02, 2011, 01:42:29 AM
Read what may be bad news on the Colt Forum on the web that Colt is dropping the BP frame option for the SAA. I have yet to verify it.

Wow-Didin't know that.....is there a link to the thread somewhere ?

Shotgun Franklin · February 08, 2011, 05:50:00 PM

How much is Colt stock running now. If we all chip in maybe we can contol enough that they'll make what we want.