Products included: 23 different models of Handguns from the new USFA Plinker in .22 L.R./ 22MAG to the USFA Lightning Rifle in 45 Colt. There were 3 new product introductions: the USFA Patriot™ Series including the “Lend-Lease Pre-War in 5 -1/2 ,45 ACP and the New “US 30” 7 1/2 .30 Caliber Carbine, the entire class of New rimfire revolvers and the new Lightning Center Fire magazine rifles. More than 10,000 rounds were fired back in September 2004 during the shoot held at “Fort Apache”, the new SASS shooting club sponsored by USFA on the grounds of the Hartford Gun Club - America's oldest founded in 1884.

Gun Models Available for shooting:

	USFA Rodeo
	USFA Plinker™ 22 LR/22 Mag
	USFA Single Action in 38/44/45
	USFA Pre-War
	USFA Flattop Target
	Lightning Rifle in  38 WCF, 44 WCF, 45 Colt
	Lightning Carbine in 45 Colt
	New US 30 Calibre Carbine 7 ½" with Lanyard Loop
	New “Lend -Lease” 5 ½" with Lanyard Loop .45 (ACP)

Note: Rifles were assembled from standard production parts and were built with work stocks. They were not finished or polished except as needed internally to insure the actions functioned properly. The guns were all built using normal production techniques with no slicking of the action to insure that the shooters could see how the gun they can buy will function in everyday use.

Here are the results: No malfunctions due to wear. One rifle jam caused by wrong type of ammunition chambered in wrong chamber {38 Special in a 38-40 }.  One by loading of 44-40 in a 45 Colt Rifle - no damage but bullets still hit target even though cases were fire-formed to chamber! One broken Extractor in another rifle because of above scenario causing the extractor to jam itself with nowhere to go causing expended round to not eject. Replaced in the field and continued to function with no further occurrence in it or any other rifle fielded. More than 8000 rounds expended {38/40, 44/40 and 45 Colt combined} in the rifles. No light strikes, no round failed to detonate because of faulty primers, no round failed to eject except as noted above.

No breakage of any kind in any of the models fielded. One gun experienced heavy lead buildup--1500 rounds = 3 / 500 rounds bricks, Winchester Super-X being shot through it in a single afternoon--- total rounds expended in all rim-fire  +/- 2700 rounds. -No light strikes, no round failed to detonate because of faulty primers, no failure to extract.

No breakage of any kind in any of the models fielded. All revolvers functioned well however one was found to be fouled with excessive powder residue and would become sticky after firing and not rotate easily after more than 700 rounds.

No breakage or malfunctions and all revolvers operated normally.

Dr. Lisa Wyatt Ganson wins an engraved USFA Single Action Revolver. Congratulations!

Click here for additional pictures from the USFA Shooter Appreciation day.

“Dear Doug: This was as spectacular event (U.S. Firearms Shooter Appreciation Day). It was certainly good for the club and the sport. Your people were outstanding at all levels… teaching… helping… sharing… loading… and as range safety officers. They were all enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the product, and you could tell they all liked working at the company. They took pride in their product. Having been in the printing business for 40 years, I think I can spot happy plant employees from sad ones. You have a remarkable collection of very happy, productive employees. I know they will attract similar people to the company in years ahead. None of this happens by accident. Your dynamic leadership from the top is what makes your team want to come to work and perform. Providing events like you did at the Hartford Gun Club acknowledges the pride they have in their work and that you have in them. …You don't have much chance of failure by your present standards of operation. Keep up the good work !!!!” — E. Laird Mortimer III, CT.

The Hartford Gun Club & U.S. Fire Arms Mfg. Co. Present Shooter Appreciation Special Membership Drive.

In order to help develop the shooting sports and increase membership in the Hartford Gun Club U.S. Fire Arms is offering $150.00 off on first year membership to anyone who joins the club by December 21, 2004.