The US military is looking for a new rifle. Colt has been supplying the M4 version of the M16 for over a decade but now the bidding will be open to other manufacturers. I think one reason Colt has pretty much withdrawn from the civilian gun market is that with the military arms contract it didn't need to bother with us pesky retail buyers. They were making a fine profit from the government sales.
Soooo... if Colt loses the deal on Army rifles and the revenue from Uncle Sugar, think this will prompt the company into rethinking its position on not producing guns for the the civilian market? Could the loss of the federal contract sweetness lead to the restarting of the machinery over on the handgun production line that has grown cold over the years? Might Colt find itself in need of some Python and Diamondback sales to keep stockholders happy?
Soooo... if Colt loses the deal on Army rifles and the revenue from Uncle Sugar, think this will prompt the company into rethinking its position on not producing guns for the the civilian market? Could the loss of the federal contract sweetness lead to the restarting of the machinery over on the handgun production line that has grown cold over the years? Might Colt find itself in need of some Python and Diamondback sales to keep stockholders happy?