C Younger
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Lately I’ve really got the itch to buy a single action revolver in .357. I’m thinking I want a Colt reproduction and I’ve been looking at Uberti and Pietta. I’ve read that Uberti has gone away from the four click action and started making all their single action cartridge revolvers with the firing pin safety that was introduced with the Cattleman II.
I’ve also read a lot of reviews from people who are not satisfied with this change for multiple reasons.
Some people are writing that Pietta has gone to a transfer bar with a frame mounted firing pin. I don’t know if this is similar to Ruger’s or not since I’ve never seen one.
I understand that the internet is full of rumor and speculation, so I’m hoping some of you have recent experience with one or both of these manufacturers. I would check them out in person, but finding a dealer that has much of a selection from these two manufacturers is near impossible. I have found a few Cattleman II’s though.
Please elaborate on why you voted the way you did. Some additional information I’m looking for:
Do either of these manufacturers still have models that use the four click action of the original Colt 1873?
Did Pietta actually go to a frame mounted firing pin? If they did, do they have any models without it?
Which has the better fit and finish?
Is there a noticeable difference in material quality?
Ruger voters need not elaborate. I already have a Vaquero in a different caliber and have no doubt that it is the highest quality option; sometimes, I just like traditional.
I’ve also read a lot of reviews from people who are not satisfied with this change for multiple reasons.
Some people are writing that Pietta has gone to a transfer bar with a frame mounted firing pin. I don’t know if this is similar to Ruger’s or not since I’ve never seen one.
I understand that the internet is full of rumor and speculation, so I’m hoping some of you have recent experience with one or both of these manufacturers. I would check them out in person, but finding a dealer that has much of a selection from these two manufacturers is near impossible. I have found a few Cattleman II’s though.
Please elaborate on why you voted the way you did. Some additional information I’m looking for:
Do either of these manufacturers still have models that use the four click action of the original Colt 1873?
Did Pietta actually go to a frame mounted firing pin? If they did, do they have any models without it?
Which has the better fit and finish?
Is there a noticeable difference in material quality?
Ruger voters need not elaborate. I already have a Vaquero in a different caliber and have no doubt that it is the highest quality option; sometimes, I just like traditional.