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Didn't see this posted anywhere. Please forgive if it was. Given how Colt has been run, and how CZ is apparently run, this must be good news for Colt. https://www.thetruthaboutguns....lks-to-acquire-colt/
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| I'm not laughing WITH you  |
WOW! Just when Colt was just starting to produce stuff that interested me. I wonder what they'll do with Colt? Rolan Kraps SASS Regulator Gainesville, Georgia. NRA Range Safety Officer NRA Certified Instructor - Pistol / Personal Protection Inside the Home | |||
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| Made from a different mold  |
Make it better  ___________________________ No thanks, I've already got a penguin. | |||
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What they will do with Colt is start making way better Colts. Dan Wesson’s run circles around Colt, this is good news. | |||
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| When you fall, I will be there to catch you -With love, the floor |
They couldn't do any worse that Colt did for many years. I do wonder what it will do for any future govt. contracts. | |||
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| Big Stack |
I'm guessing they want the branding and not too much more. They're already making 1911s (Dan Wesson.) Crossbreeding between DW and the Colt 1911s is an interesting concept. I wonder if they'll keep the AR15/M16 business. | |||
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Ubique |
That is just about all Colt Canada does. They are definitely getting in to the AR business in a big way. Calgary Shooting Centre | |||
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They WANT the government contracts. Colt has been producing some really nice stuff as of late. I have a Colt Competition that is beautifuly put together........ and they've been making some not so nice stuff, like the Pythons with all of the issues. | |||
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| Big Stack |
I wonder if foreign ownership will factor into the continuation of the government contracts. Then again, we've bought a shitton of stuff from FN.
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Moving Colt HQ from Hartford, CT to Little Rock, AR would be a good start.  | |||
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| Jack of All Trades, Master of Nothing  |
Maybe replace whomever has been in charge of Colt's product planning? Somebody could write an MBA thesis on the major trends in the gun industry that Colt could've dominated but missed the mark entirely. Cowboy Action Shooting - Pretty much handed that market to Ruger and the Italian clones.Many of us would've loved to have had a Colt, but the only thing available was limited production from the custom shop at $1,200+ AR-15 - Pretty much no innovation whatsoever when companies like Daniel Defense, Noveske and almost everyone else flourished. Concealed Carry - When states started allowing it where was Colt? Smith & Wesson sold a shit ton of j-frames, where was the Dick Special? 1911 - Kimber, S&W, Ruger, Dan Wesson, etc. everyone makes a 1911, Colt pretty much has the same traditional offerings with hit and miss quality over the years. Don't get me wrong, I have a recent production Gold Cup Trophy and Defender that have been flawless, but that hasn't always been the case. My daughter can deflate your daughter's soccer ball. | |||
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Considering Czechia is one of the few countries trying to expand gun rights for their citizens, I am 100% on board with this. | |||
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| Husband, Father, Aggie, all around good guy!  |
To be successful they need to move to a right to work state where the unions can’t strangle and bleed out margin and hence innovation. We need a healthy firearms industry in this country. The Colt brand like Winchester is America to most non gun owning Americans and the world. CZ products are world class I wish them success. Move Colt to Texas is my hope, Texas still loves gun culture and rugged individualism. HK Ag | |||
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I have to disagree about Colt's quality. From what I've seen of their recent revolvers, they're pretty much overpriced and frankly, shit. I was VERY unimpressed with a Python arriving missing a screw, and the wonky sights and finish on a few of the smaller revolvers I've seen. Given a choice these days, I'd say Taurus revolvers were better made. | |||
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One of the details making Colt attractive is that the structure for govt contracts is already in place - brick and mortar facilities stateside. Remember when Beretta got the contract for the M9 - one requirement was they be built here. Smart move by CZ - everything is already here. And management has their heart/focus in the right place. Not a bunch of investors that know nothing about firearms wanting to make a buck. | |||
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Knowing is Half the Battle |
Sounds good to me, I have one of the new Colt Pythons, the rear sight wiggles all over and is airsoft level rinky-dink. | |||
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| The Ice Cream Man |
A) I'm guessing Dan Wesson 1911s and Revolvers, are about to become Colts - probably a great idea. B) Its a bit sad to see Colt become foreign owned, but CZ has been doing great stuff, so I think they'll do a good job, if they can get out from under. Offer to move to some small TX Hill Country town, or MT town, if they rename themselves Colt, and I'm sure it will work well. | |||
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goodheart |
Now I can look forward to buying my first 1911 as a CZ/Dan Wesson/Colt. _________________________ “Remember, remember the fifth of November!" | |||
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So nice to see that Colt is being acquired by a company that reflects the attitude of a nation that supports the right of The People to bear arms. Maybe because so many of their rights were trampled during the occupation by the Soviets? "I'm not fluent in the language of violence, but I know enough to get around in places where it's spoken." | |||
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Member |
Count me in with those thinking this is definitely a good thing for Colt and firearms enthusiast in general. CZ seems to have it together. They have certainly done well with Dan Wesson. This could be pretty exciting. Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be men of courage; be strong. Do everything in love. - 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 | |||
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