Originally Posted by Jim in Idaho
Even if Colt could make them exactly as good as the old ones, right down to a Colt Royal Blue finish, and offer them for a somewhat competitive price vs. other high end handguns, that market ship sailed a while ago.

Like walnut and blued steel rifles, CRF designs, single shot rifles and high end revolvers, only old guys want them anymore. Oh, I know some "younger" guys might buy them (you know, those 40 and 50 year old whippersnappers) but not in anywhere near enough quantity to make a decent ROI.

Semi-autos and concealable handguns are where the market is these days, something Ruger has taken advantage of in spades.

People that absolutely want one will pay the top dollar needed to get one, same as those who want a Ruger #1, while the other 99.6% of the buying public will look at a new one in a glass case and say, "wow, that looks just like Granddad's gun. Hey, gun counter guy, can I see that Glock?"


Put me in the 50 year old whippersnappers column. I'd buy one. Ain't gonna happen though.