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How about those Cimarrons Firearms?
How about those Cimarrons Firearms?
I've been looking lately for a single action in 45 Colt. I ran across a Cimarron, 5.5" barrel. Beautiful blued barrel, and cylinder, with a case hardened frame. The grips were a good argument for "aftermarket" grips.
What is the word on Cimarron Firearms? Good/bad, worth the money, or not, something better ? ?
What is the word on Cimarron Firearms? Good/bad, worth the money, or not, something better ? ?
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Re: How about those Cimarrons Firearms?
There made by Uberti and have been very good
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Re: How about those Cimarrons Firearms?
Cimarron is just an importer. Despite some of their marketing hype, they are not a manufacturer. Neither is Taylor's. Both brands put their label on the same Uberti, Pietta, Chippa and other Italian guns, though sometimes with custom grips and finishes they order from the manufacturer. If you read the specs, both of these importers list the actual manufacturer. That's definitely something you want to check. I have both Cimarron and Taylor's 1873 Colt clones and have been very pleased with both. The Cimarron is a Pietta and all the Taylor's are Uberti Colts.
Cimarron and Taylor's also offer "tuning" by in-house gunsmiths on certain models. These are perhaps the best known importers of Colt clones, but there are others. The important component with the importer is their customer service and how they back the guns they sell. I have had excellent support from Taylor's and highly recommend them in this regard.
The key to knowing what you will be getting, as I mentioned, is to research the actual manufacturer (Uberti, Pietta and so on), directly. I have also bought Uberti Colts from other importers such as Stoger and so on. In my experience, a Uberti is a Uberti regardless of the importer. Have always been very satisfied with the brand. Some early Piettas were of lesser quality, but current Piettas are decent. Chiappa can vary quite a bit, so take those on a model by model basis.
Cimarron and Taylor's also offer "tuning" by in-house gunsmiths on certain models. These are perhaps the best known importers of Colt clones, but there are others. The important component with the importer is their customer service and how they back the guns they sell. I have had excellent support from Taylor's and highly recommend them in this regard.
The key to knowing what you will be getting, as I mentioned, is to research the actual manufacturer (Uberti, Pietta and so on), directly. I have also bought Uberti Colts from other importers such as Stoger and so on. In my experience, a Uberti is a Uberti regardless of the importer. Have always been very satisfied with the brand. Some early Piettas were of lesser quality, but current Piettas are decent. Chiappa can vary quite a bit, so take those on a model by model basis.
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Re: How about those Cimarrons Firearms?
Very good to know. Thanks NCG. I have 2 1873 Ubertis, one tuned by Taylor, and I am pleased with them both.
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Re: How about those Cimarrons Firearms?
I picked this one up back in late Spring,
Cimarron Pietta 1873. The trigger is being worked in . It needs to be aired out a little this weekend come to think of it.
I've been pleased with it so far.
Good info NCG
RP
Cimarron Pietta 1873. The trigger is being worked in . It needs to be aired out a little this weekend come to think of it.
I've been pleased with it so far.
Good info NCG
RP
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Re: How about those Cimarrons Firearms?
I own several Ubertis. 2 from Cimarron and 1 from Dixie Gun Works. All well built good shooters.
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Re: How about those Cimarrons Firearms?
I have one Pietta 1873 and one Uberti/Taylor's 1873. Both .45 Colt. Really like them both a lot. Doubt you would be disappointed either way.
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Re: How about those Cimarrons Firearms?
I have a Uberti 1873 in 45 colt that I have not gotten to shoot alot , but so far I really like it.
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Re: How about those Cimarrons Firearms?
I have several and the ones that really impress me are the 1858 Remington and a new one that I picked up yesterday that I will unveil here in another week or so. Those things are built really good with just enough clearance for the cylinder to rotate but very little if any end shake. When the hammer is back the cylinder is locked it like a vault no rotational slop. A little light polishing of the action parts and a touch of good lube will smooth any gritty spots. Can't go wrong with them.
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Re: How about those Cimarrons Firearms?
So. I guess the Uberti's are pretty much mechanically, the same. The price point is based more on the cosmetic differences, I.E. grip material, metal finish, and the in-house gunsmith upgrades . . .
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