Thanks for all of the helpful/informative replies, and poll votes.
I'm very suprised to hear that Colt has a transfer bar safety on their SAA.
"Also, they aren't true to the origional design. The old Generation III guns had a firing pin mounted in the frame, and their new Generation IV guns have a transfer bar safety. Yuck."
Also, I'm a bit surprised there's not a single vote for/comment about the AWA Ultimate. I wonder if it's because it's considered an inferior product by comparison, or if it's just unknown by most folks. Frankly, I'm leaning towards the AWA for a couple of reasons. One, it has a coil main spring and according to Jim Martin on The Gunfighter Zone Forums doesn't require any kind of action job, he states it's good to go right out of the box. Two, it's available with Turnbull's beautiful CH work, and that includes a CH hammer (something that one would have to pay extra for on the Colt or USFA). Three, it comes with one piece walnut grips (which I prefer over the rubber), again that's something I'd have to pay extra with for the Colt or USFA. Four, it's considerably less expensive than the other two. Not that cost is the most important factor, I'm not wealthy but I can afford the Colt. Rather, I'm looking for very good quality and the best value for my money.
Am I missing something here? Is the AWA inferior compared to the other two, or is it just that it's unknown? Please, don't get me wrong. I'm not trying to argumentative, and I do sincerely appreciate the info/opinions provided, so if I'm on the wrong track with the AWA, please set me straight. Heres a link with a very positive review of the AWA Ultimate and some nice pics of it:
http://www.hobbygunsmith.com/Archives/Apr04/Interview.htm
Again, I appreciate your opinions/info.
nero