Talk me out of an Uberti

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https://www.thehighroad.org/index.php?threads/uberti-357-competition-range-report.877652/page-2

My new el patron .357 had the firing pin problem. Then after it was fixed it developed 2 new problems. 2nd trip back to benelli it was declared unfixable. That was January some day they will send me another one. It will be up for sale immediately.

The old ones may have been good I would rank mine with a Zamak frame RG, 200 malfunctioning rounds and the frame stretched. Unsafe piece o Crap. Wait and find a Ruger.
 
Apparently over 70 folks had the same problem so it was an entire batch of dangerous crap they put out.
200 rounds of .38 spl should not cause the frame of a new revolver to stretch to the point where the cylinder can move back and forth 1/4". End shake so bad the gun would no longer time correctly.
 
Agreed but in all the years Uberti has been making guns, you have to agree that this is the rare exception, rather than the rule. Remember that batch of Redhawks that Ruger shipped that the barrels blew off? Or the Vaquero .44-40's with .427" throats and .430" bores? Can't throw the baby out with the bathwater.
 
Every manufacture might throw some lemons in the market. Beside in 2020 factories production wise were in constant erratic supply from commodities and personnel.
I will toss some coins in a Uberti Remington when it shows around.
 
I have an Uberti/Taylor's "Old Randall" in .45 Colt. It's new, with retractable firing pin. Nary a problem, tho I do not shoot in competition, just desert plinking. It's a darn fine shooter, built well and looks great. Same for my Pietta GW 1873 in .45 Colt. The Italian replicas are fine firearms. BTW, the Pietta also came with a .45 acp cylinder; no moon clips needed.
 
Usonia3 said:
My latest Uberti came to me through Cimarron. It's a Rem 1875. Load 5 only, as it has the original type hammer with attached firing pin. I ordered it in .the very untraditional 38 / .357mag. Great gun.
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I just watched "Open Range" for the 10th time on Amazon Prime and it sure made me want an 1875 Remington like Boss Spearman used. I would probably get it in 38/357 because I have so much ammunition and brass and don't want to start loading a new round like 45 Colt. I liked the 7.5" barrel better than the 5.5" barreled gun. And a new gun is just what I need.:eek:

Besides I'm waiting for Cajun Bass to sell me his new USFA he just bought and started a thread on. After all I offered him a $50 profit.:)
 
You can head over to the CastBoolits forum and read all about how Ruger routinely ships 45 LC revolvers with .446" cylinder throats. Every manufacturer has problems on occasion. The Italians have been making guns since the 1600's. All my 45-70's are Italian, a few pistols are, and I own 2 Beretta O/U shotguns I'll never give up for anything. I have some Rugers too.

Look hard at the gun before you plunk down the cash. Make sure it has good fit and function and works properly. Pay your money and don't look back. ;)
 
Jonny V said:
I have one of these...

https://www.cimarron-firearms.com/thunderer-44-special-3-1-2-in.html

Different Italian gun, but really nice too. Cimmaron has an extensive line of single actions to pick from, prices are reasonable and quality is very high, no folding firing pins either.
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Here's the thing about Cimarrons.....
They are Ubertis. Cimarron is the importer and Uberti is the manufacturer.I have a couple and love mine. The older ones of both aren't retractable firing pins, but the newer ones are.
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CraigC said:
Don't buy a Uberti, buy a dozen........or two.
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Did that. A few years back when the CAS craze was ebbing I bought anything and everything Uberti or Pietta I could get for less than parts cost. I knew there’d be a resurgence. There has been. I recently sold my last well used cowboy revolver for a really good but reasonable profit. I have a couple I’m keeping cause they were stupid cheap and I really like them. I got half a dozen still ANIB that haven’t been shot since the factory. Those will get sold next now that prices are higher.
Buy low, sell high.
 
GeoDudeFlorida said:
Did that. A few years back when the CAS craze was ebbing I bought anything and everything Uberti or Pietta I could get for less than parts cost. I knew there’d be a resurgence. There has been. I recently sold my last well used cowboy revolver for a really good but reasonable profit. I have a couple I’m keeping cause they were stupid cheap and I really like them. I got half a dozen still ANIB that haven’t been shot since the factory. Those will get sold next now that prices are higher.
Buy low, sell high.
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I am in the market for a c&b, if your looking to sell any of be interested. Pm any time.
 
GeoDudeFlorida said:
Did that. A few years back when the CAS craze was ebbing I bought anything and everything Uberti or Pietta I could get for less than parts cost. I knew there’d be a resurgence. There has been. I recently sold my last well used cowboy revolver for a really good but reasonable profit. I have a couple I’m keeping cause they were stupid cheap and I really like them. I got half a dozen still ANIB that haven’t been shot since the factory. Those will get sold next now that prices are higher.
Buy low, sell high.
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Whatcha got? I may be interested, haha
 
v8stang289 said:
Whatcha got? I may be interested, haha
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I doubt it. When I said "sell high" I meant it. That excludes educated buyers and bargain shoppers. ;)

I sell through LGS's who sell online and in their shops. I'd rather pay the consignment fees and help support the locals than deal with the hassles of listing, showing, selling, etc. The topper is, I can't take a picture to save my life. :(
 
I picked up an old Uberti from a friend.
He got his brother's guns when his brother died, and he sold a few to me.
One was this Uberti Stoeger, I don't know what model it is.
The spring under the trigger guard was broken, the one that pushes up the doodad that keeps the cylinder from spinning when you don't want it too, and I think it's the trigger spring too.
Anyway, I bought it cheap, figured out what was going on and put in a new spring.
It's ugly, but it shoots, and it's as smooth an action as I've ever shot.
This one is a .357. I bought another one, a Heritage Rough Rider that I think was made by Uberti in .45 Colt but sold it back to him when his finances got better.
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