Morongo Tribe Rides to Colt’s Rescue

[Mr Weebles]

Morongo Tribe Rides to Colt’s Rescue

A business-savvy tribe of Native Americans, the Morongo Band of Mission Indians, is riding to the rescue of Colt Defense LLC, the embattled gun maker caught up in a contentious bankruptcy case.

“We are the West,” said Drew Ryce, attorney for the Morongo tribe, which is based in Southern California near Palm Springs. “All we know is that the company failed and we don’t want that to happen. It’s an iconic American company. It shouldn’t fail. It shouldn’t go away.”

My favorite quote:

For Colt’s Native American suitors, it’s not just business; it’s history, interest and commitment, their attorney said. “We have gone to great lengths to get our hands on Colts,” he said. “Just ask General Custer.”

 

[enbloc]

Good.

 

[Rob Boudrie]

For Colt’s Native American suitors, it’s not just business; it’s history, interest and commitment, their attorney said. “We have gone to great lengths to get our hands on Colts,” he said. “Just ask General Custer.”

Thus proving that Native Americans are not lacking the sense of humor gene.

Now, imagine the outrage if one of us palefaces make such a comment.

 

[Garys]

Humorous and ironic. Humorous because it was Winchesters and Henrys that did in Custer and his troops, not Colt revolvers. As well as bad tactics on Custer's part. It's interesting to read how fast the Indians were able to kill the American soldiers.

Ironic because the Colt .36 caliber revolver was used to very good effect by the Texans against the Comanches starting in about 1836. The ability to carry two revolvers and fire off 12 rounds without reloading did a lot to even the odds. Of course it did take another 40 or so years before the Comanche were defeated, but that's a far different story.

Thus proving that Native Americans are not lacking the sense of humor gene.

Now, imagine the outrage if one of us palefaces make such a comment.

 

[greencobra]

ok, good to know

 

[LonelyMountainArms]

Humorous and ironic. Humorous because it was Winchesters and Henrys that did in Custer and his troops, not Colt revolvers. As well as bad tactics on Custer's part. It's interesting to read how fast the Indians were able to kill the American soldiers.

Ironic because the Colt .36 caliber revolver was used to very good effect by the Texans against the Comanches starting in about 1836. The ability to carry two revolvers and fire off 12 rounds without reloading did a lot to even the odds. Of course it did take another 40 or so years before the Comanche were defeated, but that's a far different story.

I was about to point out that the Texas Rangers were the first to take advantage of the revolver's ability to fire 6 shots (OK, probably 5) in combat against Indians who were used to going up against troops with single shot guns.

And I like this quote from the article, too.

Historically over-represented in the U.S. military—more than 10% of the total Native American population saw active service in World War II, and tens of thousands more went to work in defense industries—Native Americans “have all got uncles, grandpas and fathers that had the Colt M1911 as their sidearm,” said Mr. Ryce, father of a U.S. Marine who has served three combat tours, and carried Colt weapons.

“Our children have been putting their lives in Colt’s hands for a long time,” said Mr. Ryce.

'Cause let's face it - no matter the raw deal their ancestors got, a lot of Indians/redskins/Native Americans/whatever you want to call them came to our aid in WWII. I don't know proportions today, but it sounds like they haven't stopped serving.

 

[frenchman]

'Cause let's face it - no matter the raw deal their ancestors got, a lot of Indians/redskins/Native Americans/whatever you want to call them came to our aid in WWII. I don't know proportions today, but it sounds like they haven't stopped serving.

What do you mean, "our aid"? They are Americans and volunteered just like every other GI. They didn't help "us". They were "us".

 

[scheming]

What do you mean, "our aid"? They are Americans and volunteered just like every other GI. They didn't help "us". They were "us".

Exactly. We need more people to understand this.

 

[Spanz]

I wonder what the legal impact of moving colt onto a native American nation would be? No atf allowed??

 

[Glockster30]

Native Americans have fought against terrorism for homeland security since 1492.

 

[watchman]

It looks like they are willing to pump money into the company but nothing mentions control. Unless they wrest control from the current investment group it will be money wasted. If the Federal program to give procurement opportunities to Native Americans is anything like all the others the tribe would need to be the majority business owner thus giving them full control.

The possibility of Colt revolvers being produced again and sold in MA could become a reality.

 

[Pugnax88]

The possibility of Colt revolvers being produced again and sold in MA could become a reality.

That would be sweet.

 

[loneranger]

That's an informative article with humor.

Colt’s loss of U.S. government military contracts to non- U.S. manufacturers doesn’t sit well with the tribe, Mr. Ryce said. Historically over-represented in the U.S. military—more than 10% of the total Native American population saw active service in World War II, and tens of thousands more went to work in defense industries—Native Americans “have all got uncles, grandpas and fathers that had the Colt M1911 as their sidearm,” said Mr. Ryce, father of a U.S. Marine who has served three combat tours, and carried Colt weapons.

“Our children have been putting their lives in Colt’s hands for a long time,” said Mr. Ryce.

For Colt’s Native American suitors, it’s not just business; it’s history, interest and commitment, their attorney said. “We have gone to great lengths to get our hands on Colts,” he said. “Just ask General Custer.”

This could get VERY interesting as mentioned their nation is located within California.

http://www.morongonation.org/

 

[jkelly1229]

Don't forget how much they helped in wind talkers they bailed nick cage out of a sh!! Acting job

 

[The5thDentist]

Cool!