Colt's Production?

[357mag]

I was just looking through Colt's website and was wondering if they are producing guns for the public again. I know that several years ago Colt stopped consumer production and the only way you could get a gun through them was the custom shop. Now it looks like they are producing a limited selection. Is this the case or are they producing by order only at this point?

[RemingtonDave]

I don't believe Colt ever stopped regular production completely.
They had problems with strikes and such, but kept running, although with a much pared down selection.
They've picked up speed again and offer a fine selection of semi autos.
I think the SAA and the Python are "custom shop only" items, that may be why some folks think regular production stopped.


RDave

[BC]

Colt never did stop making guns for the public, they did qyit making some models for a time. Since Colt "Quit making guns" as the media told us a couple of years ago, I have bought a new production Python, Anaconda, and a 1911 XSE. All of them were bought over the counter, no special ordering. Colt is still suffering from some QC issues so have a good look before putting your money down as I have seen some bad examples get out the door. I wish I could afford more Colts but theyre just too dang expensive, although imo worth it if thats what youre into.