It's been more than fifty years since Colt took a look around and decided the shooting public needed a genuine Colt single action revolver, chambered for .22 caliber rimfire ammo and made with modern materials. Most likely, they took note of how Bill Ruger was capitalizing on the public's love for old-time Colt revolvers with his Single-Six, and decided what he needed was a little competition.
The Scout line died off, but there are many of them out there, most of them dearly loved by their owners. A handy, cowboy-looking little popper that spells C-O-L-T with every cocking of the hammer, bears the Colt brand, and doesn't break the bank by demanding high-dollar ammo.
Read about the Colt Frontier Scout '62.
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This article really brings back memories. But, at the time Colt came out with the Scout, I had already purchased the Ruger Single Six. I was not quite 22 years old then, and my first pistol purchase was the Ruger Super Blackhawk, which I dearly loved.
I just wanted a look-alike “mini” version of it so I bought the Single Six. I was very pleasantly surprised at the power of this gun when using the .22 rimfire mag. cylinder.
For me, the big attraction to the Colt “Peacemaker” design is the ergonomics of the grip. Such revolvers are a dream to shoot, regardless of recoil and that enhances accuracy. I have more modern pistols now, but they represent more of a challenge.
Glad you enjoyed it.