Uberti Cattleman Bird's Head

[phinfan]

Questions for the more experienced revolver crowd. I just started to get interested in revolvers, and was looking at some single actions today.

My local store had a few USFA's, and I have to agree with most of what I have read, what a great firearm! Seemed to be first rate all the way, would love to get one down the road, but a little too pricey for me now.

I did run across a Uberti Cattleman Bird's Head though, a 3.5" barrel in .357, and I was very impressed, seemed like a quality piece, and it was beautiful, to me at least.

My question is, anyone have one? Nice revolver, any problems??

I have read some concerns about the springs, is this the only area of concern, or have they maybe improved in this area lately?

 

[Cocked & Locked]

I've got a similar one. Mine is a Beretta but its made by Uberti...says so right on the bottom of the barrel. Mine is a .45.

I think the main difference between the Beretta version and the Cattleman is that the Beretta has a transfer bar that works with the hammer. That allows one to carry it around with a cartridge under the hammer. The Cattleman may be that way as well.

Mine seems well made and is a fun shooter...no problems.

 

[goodtime]

I own three Uberti Cattlemen, and I like them. They're good quality firearms. they shoot well and handle well, and are solidly made.

Most people recommend replacing the springs, and I did replace them with all three of mine. The stock bolt/trigger return springs break frequently, from what I understand, although mine never had a chance to break. The trick is to replace the flat, leaf-style trigger/bolt spring with a wire spring, and then it will never break. The main springs don't break with great frequency, but aftermarket springs make them handle a bit more nicely.

The wire trigger and bolt combo spring is only aboyt 8 bucks or so, IIRC, and the mainspring is only about 15 or so. Easy to replace yourself.

I recommend the Uberti, I really enjoy mine.

BTW, I have a bird's head Beretta Stampede, also. The Uberti Cattleman has a hammer mounted firing pin with no transfer bar or hammer block, (unlike the Stampede, which has a transfer bar) so you should keep an empty cylinder under the hammer.

 

[jmortimer]

I think those guns look real nice. Would like one for myself. Have only read good things about them.

 

[gutterman]

Uberti's

I have several Ubertis-45 LC Schofield 7" ,a nickle(Uberti) Beretta Laramie 5" in 38spl. and a 7" nickle Outlaw in 45 LC. I've been looking at the same birdshead in 357, and will pick one up as soon as I can. These have been the most enjoyable to own and shoot-but keep your loads at "cowboy" pressures and you'll enjoy them for years.

 

[Gunfighter123]

Photo below is my 2 pair of THUNDERER revolvers --- the "birdshead" grip are not the same -- they have no " hump" on the backstrap. The blue pair are in .45lc and the nickle pair are in .357 ---- I have shot over 5000/7000 rds. thru EACH of them in SASS/Cowboy Action matches and they are still tight and accurate.

 

[phinfan]

Thanks for the replies guys!

One last question, before I decide to take the plunge, any real detriment to the 3.5" barrel?

Still accurate, or would the 4 5/8" be the better choice?

 

[Gunfighter123]

My 45s are 4 5/8" and the nickle .357s are 5 1/2" ---- I've used the 3 1/2" but my favorite brl. lgt. is the 5 1/2" .

I would pick the longer brl. for increased volicity and sight plane.