Originally Posted by jim62

USFA guns are built to MUCH better tolerances and finish levels than Colts. In terms of tolerances, a USFA is built like a Freedom Arms Revolver .Colt's chamber throating and barrel dimensions are truly [bleep]. USAs are not.


+1,000

There is no investment value in third generation Colts so both are going to depreciate with use. If you want an Investment buy first generation Colts. For shooters I'll stick with USFA. The Case Colored USFA's done by Doug Turnbull are a thing of beauty.