[rwright1918]

Are there any companies remanufacturing these type revolvers. If so ,which would be the better.

[theNoid]

Uberti is making them, and they are known for good quality work as far as I have heard.

The Schofield:
http://www.uberti.com/firearms/images/topBreakNo3RussianNickel65.jpg

The website:
Uberti Schofield Models (http://www.uberti.com/firearms/TopBreak.tpl)

I think other companies such as Cimmaron and such sell them as well but as far as I know, they are actually made by none other than Uberti.

Of course the there is their "World CLass" models as well with the fine engraving and such:
http://www.uberti.com/firearms/images/glm_WorldClass.jpg
...but with the Schofields going at $2900msrp I think they are out of my price range...HA!!!

This one is also available right now, but I am sure it's not a "shooter" by most folks considerations:
http://san1.atlanta.gbhinc.com/GB/085400000/85400944/pix1692926078.jpg
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=85400944

Noidster

[theNoid]

I also think that Beretta is making them as well, titled as "the Laramie". Not sure if anyone else is making them for them though.

Noidster

[jwxspoon]

When the Beretta comes in you'll see a big "uberti" on the barrel. Not sure what that's about. A good friend just picked one up in nickel. It is an absolutely beautiful weapon.

jw

[theNoid]

When the Beretta comes in you'll see a big "uberti" on the barrel. Not sure what that's about.

I guess that answers the "who makes them for Beretta" question now doesn't it...lol.

Noidster

[Rexster]

Beretta bought Uberti a few years ago.

[buttrap]

Nice toys to play with and actully well made.

[Jim Watson]

Armi San Marco made, and Cimarron imported a Schofield copy. A friend and I each bought one on a report that it was better than Uberti. Not so, they were dreadful. We eventually got most of our money back, but it nearly put Cimarron out of business. If you see one second hand, keep your hand on your wallet and walk away.

Late model Ubertis by various importers are not bad. The Berettas are a little different but as said, Beretta owns Uberti so they are all likely out of the same plant.

[Bigdooger]

I finally got off my duff and decided to join in on the goings on here.

As a recent Beretta Laramie purchaser I thought I would give some of my first impressions.

The Nickel Finish on the frame of my .38 Special 6.5" model had been applied over a metal surface that still had obvious machine marks. A few of these could even be labeled "deep" The barrel was much better in this regard, being almost mirror polished.

When the hammer is put on "half-cock" as is recommended by the manufacturer for safety, the cylinder is free to rotate. Whenever I set it on the shooting table the cylinder rotates as the handle settles to the table surface. For some reasoon it always disconcerts me to watch it happen. When you then pick it up... or when you remove it from a holster the cylinder can be in any position. It is so strange to look at a revolver with the chambers not lined up to the barrel. Of course all this is corrected when you fully cock it. No matter where it started, the action smoothly puts the cylinder in the proper place. When you fire less than a full cylinder though, I recommend leaving the hammer all the way down so there is no chance of the next live round being skipped.

The rifling is horrendous. It looks like you pushed a bunch of rocks through it. I've never seen such a rough bore. Actually that's not true, a new Uberti Nickel Plated .45 in the same shop had an equally bad bore, not to mention an even worse finish. It looked as bad as a late war German P38. HOW IT GROUPS SO WELL IS BEYOND ME. The groups are far tighter than my Vaquero or Scout.

Where the groups are located is another matter...

At 60 feet, this revolver shoots 7.5" HIGH. Almost an unbelieveable figure. This is with the 158gr RNFP Cowboy loads I shoot with my other revolvers. As I see it, my three options are; 1.) File and reshape rear sight blade. By doing this I can lower the rear sight by 1/8" 2.) Load faster, possibly lighter grain bullets. This may lower the point of impact. 3.) Send it to Beretta for repair.

I'm thinking 1.) and 2.) might do it if done together.

Hope this helps. I'm not trying to discourage anyone from buying one. I just might have gotten a lemon in the finish/bore dept. Certainly my past experiences with Beretta have been nothing short of excellent.

For $1,200.00 I had expected better.

Bigdooger