What is the big deal about "TALO"??

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Robk

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So I have seen many firearms being sold with the TALO description. As far as I understand it, Talo is a distributor of firearms. So they take a gun, put some nice grips on it, change the finsih and viola, an extra $300-$400 dollars retail. Is this just a cosmetics job or do they really enhance the firearm. By such I mean, better reliabity, accuracy, and durability. At the moment I place them along side a commerative that no one asked for or no one cared anout. Am I right in this assumation or not? :confused:
 
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Tom Servo

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No, you're pretty much correct. Often, the grips themselves are wretched.

Fifteen years ago, Talo did some unique 1911's, but most of their exclusives nowadays aren't different enough to merit the price premium.
 
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KyJim

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Occasionally, they'll come out with an unusual configuration that may be of interest to those interested in a firearm for shooting, rather than as a wall decoration. The recent Talo CCO Colt is a good example.

The Dragon isn't my style but I'll have to say I like some of the Colts with the super fine blue finish.
 
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Pahoo

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They look pretty !!!

Is this just a cosmetics job or do they really enhance the firearm.
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Yes and Yes as well and another yes, on the enhanced price. Talked to a dealer that had as few Talos and basically asked the same questions you asked. The dealer is very familiar with the guy that's behind the Talo. He pretty much said the same thing and that there were no improvements in practical function. ..... :cool:

Would add that a friend of mine, wound up with a 10/22 Talo and did not like how it felt, so he put the action on another stock and likes. He's a big guy and this Talo, just did not fit him. Asked me if I wanted to buy the stock and I passed. ..... ;)


Be Safe !!!
 
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MikeNice81

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Jon I'm with you. The Dragon and the Day of The Dead Colts are on my list of fantasy BBQ guns.

Talo does mostly cosmetic stuff. However, there is nothing wrong with that. It use to be common for a person to show pride in their tools. Macines would be made with ornate touches where other means would have been more practical. There is nothing wrong with bringing the same thing to guns.
 
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johnbt

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"pink flamingo"

I like dragons, but I don't like pink flamingoes. If it shot as great as the WWI Repro does it would make a great range gun no matter if they're laughing with me or at me.
 
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only1najeep

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I agree with most of you the TALO editions are normally not worth the premium price, however the Boy Scout 10/22 was very nice. If I ever see one for sale locally it will most likely follow me home.
 
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VTRich

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Here is a Talo Colt I recently purchased used. I found this one was done with a bit of class. Not too much "bling". I added the grips.

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whyrob

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2004 Article on TALO Dragon

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In 2004, We made 100 blue guns & 200 Stainless about a year later. They were done using copper, silver & gold inlays. Special serial numbers.
Wiley wrote them up. He wasn't too sure about a company that would drape a dragon over one of his favorite .45's but he wrote a nice story & the photographs were amazing. This is well before we ever considered working together.

Sure, it doesn't appeal to a lot of folks. It did make 300 people very happy.
You don't often see them coming up for resale & when they do they bring a reasonable premium for a 7 year old Colt.

Heck, we try to provide value & interesting products. If you follow the forums you know how tough it is to please all the people, all the time.
We're enjoying the process.
 
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mavracer

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I wanted a 1911a1 replica that I could shoot this Talo limited edition was ~$100 more than the others. It's fit and finish is outstanding and accuracy is supurb.
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buck460XVR

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So they take a gun, put some nice grips on it, change the finsih and viola, an extra $300-$400 dollars retail.
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I just picked up a Talo 3-5-7 686plus. It had the unfluted cylinder and the 5'' barrel I wanted on a 686. The grips were a moot point to me as I changed then immediately to X-frame shock absorbing grips to match my X-frames, 629s and other 686s. The list price is a whole $10 more than a standard 686plus. My dealer gave it to me for the same price.......so in other words, I got a gun with features I wanted, that not everybody has, for no more monies. Sounds like a win-win to me.

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