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Handled some revolvers today

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Handled some revolvers today

Post by RanchRoper » Wed Aug 03, 2016 6:17 pm

I had a chance to check out some revolvers today at a local store.
- Traditions Peacemaker by Pietta
- Uberti Cattleman 1873
- Uberti El Patron

The Pietta was the "Rawhide" entry level with walnut grips and a mat black finish. The Cattleman was stainless steel with walnut grips. The El Patron was blued, case hardened and checkered walnut grips.
I must say, fit and finish on the Ubertis was beautiful. It gave me a chance to see some variations in finishes too. That being said when the time comes to buy I will go with Uberti. A little more money but very good looking replicas. Colt or Remington copy is the big decision. Hmmmm...
1860 Colt SA Richards Conversion Revolver .45C
1860 Henry .45C
1885 High Wall .45C
1820-1840 Frontier Percussion .50
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Re: Handled some revolvers today

Post by bandit1250 » Wed Aug 03, 2016 6:33 pm

The fit and finish on a Uberti is super. I like the case colored models. I have handled them and really like the feel of a well made single action but I talk myself out of one because I am not really a big hand gun fan. I shoot them pretty well but just prefer rifles. I once owned the complete set of Ruger's made in the Bicentennial year. I shot all of them and never gave it a second thought. I looked at some Beretta single actions that if I remember right they were Uberti's.

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Re: Handled some revolvers today

Post by DWD445 » Wed Aug 03, 2016 6:40 pm

No pics ?? Really?? :lol:
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Re: Handled some revolvers today

Post by CT_Shooter » Wed Aug 03, 2016 7:34 pm

I've read that the SmokeWagon (that I own) is Taylors' version of the El Patron. It's a beautiful gun and fun to shoot.

I usually shoot both, my .357 Big Boy and my revolver, during each session, alternating five rounds with each gun. The revolver is really cool. So's the Henry.
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Re: Handled some revolvers today

Post by RetiredSeabee » Wed Aug 03, 2016 7:40 pm

Handling a Uberti in a shop was the reason it came home with me. I was just looking honest! But the salesman asked that question. Do you want to look at it? :shock:
I swear the gun infected me with a virus. I simply couldn't give it back. 8-)
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Re: Handled some revolvers today

Post by RanchRoper » Wed Aug 03, 2016 10:55 pm

Ya the Uberti sure felt good in the hand. :)
1860 Colt SA Richards Conversion Revolver .45C
1860 Henry .45C
1885 High Wall .45C
1820-1840 Frontier Percussion .50
1790-1820 Frontier Flintlock .50

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Re: Handled some revolvers today

Post by daytime dave » Thu Aug 04, 2016 6:25 am

I've never handled an Uberti. All the guns I've looked at, I've never handled one.

I hate to say it, but my Ruger .22lr/.22mag is the only single action revolver I think I've ever owned. I have fired a few Colt SAA's and that's it.

I'll have to check one out next visit to the lgs.
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Re: Handled some revolvers today

Post by RanchRoper » Thu Aug 04, 2016 8:58 am

I was impressed with the quality on the outside. If it shoots as good as it looks, it's a keeper.
1860 Colt SA Richards Conversion Revolver .45C
1860 Henry .45C
1885 High Wall .45C
1820-1840 Frontier Percussion .50
1790-1820 Frontier Flintlock .50

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Re: Handled some revolvers today

Post by tx gunrunner » Thu Aug 04, 2016 9:51 am

Not too long ago Ruger WAS the best SA you could buy . I think Uberti made guns in my eyes make a far better gun . I sold all but 2 of my Ruger SA .
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Re: Handled some revolvers today

Post by DWD445 » Thu Aug 04, 2016 11:24 am

COOL, They are purty !!
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