Needed a new firearm to ride in the back of passenger seat bag in my commuting vehicle.
Favor a single action revolver.
Looked at various ruger models, heritage also.
Also Colt SAA, FA97, StdMfg, plus a LGS had a BFR in 357 that caught my eye.
Decided these choices were more to risk than I wanted to leave in the car.
None of the Rugers tickled my fancy.
Did look at some Italian made clones- first time I had ever seriously considered one.
Firearms market is pretty tight, not a lot selections actually available.
Stumbled upon an Uberti cattleman in 44 mag - like the "army" style grip.
It felt good and looked nice, fit was tight - trigger and action seemed smooth.
44 mag may have been a little More than I had in mind, but I would handload - no problem.
However, it was sold.
LGS did not have another, none were in stock at the usual sources.
So I put out -let me know when it is in stock notes - to various online vendors.
A few days ago, one sent an in stock message- I ordered it (first time on-line firearm purchase).
Received a notice of delivery yesterday and picked it up at LGS on the way home last eve.
Gun looks good, feels great, grip seems just right- however too dark to shoot.
Normally I would not support a foreign gun maker- however at first blush - this seems great.