USFA Factory Closed Over Christmas Holidays

texagun · December 19, 2011, 08:48:19 AM

Email received from USFA today:

Factory Closed
12/19 - 1/8

Attention all USFA Customers and Dealers, the factory and all service departments will be closed from December 19 to January 8, 2012. Normal operations will begin Monday January 9, 2012. Happy Holidays!!

Old Doc · December 20, 2011, 08:11:41 AM

Quote from: texagun on December 19, 2011, 08:48:19 AM
Email received from USFA today:

Factory Closed
12/19 - 1/8

Attention all USFA Customers and Dealers, the factory and all service departments will be closed from December 19 to January 8, 2012. Normal operations will begin Monday January 9, 2012. Happy Holidays!!

I wish they would define "normal operations".

Deadeye Don · December 20, 2011, 10:54:19 AM

Darn it. And here I was going to order one of their fantastic Remington models.

Harley Starr · December 20, 2011, 11:37:02 AM

Quote from: Deadeye Don on December 20, 2011, 10:54:19 AM
Darn it. And here I was going to order one of their fantastic Remington models.

So was I.

Cal Fornia · December 21, 2011, 03:29:25 AM

Don't know if it's been mentioned before, but I note the lack of the Rodeo series on their site... I take it that means they've been discontinued?

Old Doc · December 21, 2011, 06:27:28 AM

Quote from: Cal Fornia on December 21, 2011, 03:29:25 AM
Don't know if it's been mentioned before, but I note the lack of the Rodeo series on their site... I take it that means they've been discontinued?

I'll be darned if you aren't correct. When they aren't on Christmas vacation, what in the heck are those people doing from 9-5 ?

Marshal Deadwood · December 21, 2011, 09:22:51 AM

I hope to buy another Single Action premium grade of some configuration from them this year. Love my USFA's.

Deadwood

Capt. John Fitzgerald · December 21, 2011, 11:23:43 AM

As popular as the rodeos are, you would think that they would be one of the last things to be discontinued.

Old Doc · December 21, 2011, 02:22:16 PM

Perhaps the premium guns have a higher profit margin and so why waste a frame on a Rodeo ?

Rowdy Fulcher · December 22, 2011, 02:47:18 AM

Old Doc
I think your on to something ? I hate to see the rodeo's fall by the road side ?

Old Doc · December 22, 2011, 04:28:03 AM

Quote from: Rowdy Fulcher on December 22, 2011, 02:47:18 AM
Old Doc
I think your on to something ? I hate to see the rodeo's fall by the road side ?

The USFA I really like is the Gunslinger. I have one in .44-40. I bought a Rodeo, with the intent to antique it and make it look more like the Gunslingerbut but so far have not gotten up the nerve to do so.

texagun · December 22, 2011, 10:34:23 AM

It's amazing what a simple email will do. I emailed USFA yesterday asking about the Rodeo models and Gary Granger replied this morning.

"The Rodeo and Rodeo II will return sometime next year but not until we catch up on the higher end products.
USFA"

Merry Christmas to all...........

Old Doc · December 22, 2011, 02:03:20 PM

While dealers such as Longhunter eventually gave up on USFA for lack of product, how much of USFA's time has been devoted to providing guns to Turnbull for their Open Range series. That company has in turn dumped a bunch of these guns on the market with varying degrees of engraving. They are all over Gunbroker and now even CDNN is selling them at prices starting as low as $1199 with engraved cylinders.

mtone · December 22, 2011, 03:08:18 PM

I called Turnbull several months ago and those CDNN guns were made several years (2009) ago and sold to a distributor in FL that went out of business. CDNN bought them up.

Doc Sunrise · December 22, 2011, 08:56:20 PM

It's a heck of a way to run a business!

Deadeye Don · December 23, 2011, 05:55:35 AM

Quote from: Doc Sunrise on December 22, 2011, 08:56:20 PM
It's a heck of a way to run a business!

And there is the rub.

Old Doc · December 23, 2011, 06:04:57 AM

Ah, but who are we to judge ? We are but lowly customers.

Major 2 · December 23, 2011, 07:05:43 AM

Para phrase
International Ladies Garment Workers Union anthem
Words by Paula Green
Music by Malcolm Dodds

USFA anthem

Look for the USFA label
When you are buying a colorful Colt Clone , SHOT PISTOL™, Remy or Omni . $:-\$
Remember somewhere ? our USFA is going ?
our wages going to feed the kids and run the house,
We work hard but who's complaining.
Thanks to Collectors , we're paying our way.
So, always look for the USFA label,
it says we're able
to make it in the U.S.A.

Doc Sunrise · December 26, 2011, 10:27:53 AM

A USFA Single Action lured me over to the display case,
a Cowboy gun made with American Quality as it's base.
I was amazed, and could not leave without it,
in my hands it felt so good, the smile on my face was lit.
I went home with not one, but two USFA's that day.
For the obvious American Craftsmanship, I was willing to pay.
USFA rekindled my appreciation of the American West,
I grew up with Saturday Westerns and Colt's as the best.
Here was a non-Colt, but a Colt nonetheless.
It commanded attention from all the rest,
and even Colt no less.
In years, USFA is fledgling in comparison to Colt's Legacy,
but USFA sure opened many eyes right from it's infancy.
Like my teenager, USFA is trying to navigate its way through life,
sometimes appearing lost and dealing with supporter's strife.
Who knows what the future holds,
already so many changes to the molds.
It is easy to see why all walks of life fall for the USFA,
whether shooter, Collector, hunter, or just mounted for the day.
What's foggy is the future, will USFA still hold its lure.
USFA stirred the pot and many awoke,
meeting the challenger many spoke.
Even Colt itself reassessed and is redeploying,
but USFA is seen just spinning and toying.
What move will USFA make next,
sometimes when lost, going back to your roots is best!

Harley Starr · January 21, 2012, 11:08:40 PM

It will be good to have the Rodeo guns return someday.