Colt
Colt's Manufacturing Company was founded by Samuel Colt in 1836 and is one of the most iconic names in American firearms history. Based in West Hartford, Connecticut, Colt is credited with popularizing the revolver and producing legendary models like the Single Action Army, the 1911, and the Python. The company has armed the U.S. military for over a century.
Looking for a Colt handgun you can legally buy in California? CaliRoster tracks every Colt model currently approved on the California Department of Justice (DOJ) Certified Handguns Roster. There are currently 24 Colt models approved for retail sale through licensed California FFL dealers.
Colt offers 4 calibers on the California roster, with .357 Magnum being the most common (13 models). Prices range from $899 to $1,599 MSRP.
Yes — any Colt model listed above with "On Roster" status can be purchased new from a licensed California FFL dealer. You'll need a valid Firearm Safety Certificate (FSC), must pass a background check, and complete the mandatory 10-day waiting period. All California handgun purchases must go through a licensed dealer, even private party transfers.
Models marked "Expiring" are still available but may be removed from the roster soon. Models marked "Removed" can no longer be purchased new at retail, but may be available through private party transfers (PPT), law enforcement exemptions, or intrafamilial transfers.