New to Single Actions: Ruger vs Ubertis?

[Driftwood Johnson]

Based on my experience, there is a very strong chance that either choice will need to go back for repair or replacement, so part of your comparison should be to look a the warranty terms. I am out of luck on a $700 street price Cimarron, because it was disassembled enough to analyze the problem and determine that it was something Cimarron should fix. My several dealings with Ruger were much more fair and satisfying, as long as it was a gun still in production or new enough for parts to be available.

Huh?

New Model Rugers






Three Screw Rugers.



None has ever had to go back to the mother ship for repair.



I did have a Cimarron/Uberti Cattleman at one point that had a problem, and should have gone back to the factory. But I bought it used, so I doubt they would have done anything about it.




The only Uberti I have left is this one. Never had a problem with it.

 

[RealGun]

Howdy

Spend enough money, and you can probably accomplish just about anything.

If you are looking for the 'streamlined' Remington look, with the web under the barrel, you are talking about the Remington Model 1875.

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Uberti makes a pretty good replica of these. The only real difference from the originals is the way the cylinder pin is removed. They call the 7 1/2" barrelled version the 'Outlaw'. Chambered for 45 Colt, available Nickel Plated or Blued and 'case hardened'. Their 'Frontier' model has a 5 1/2" barrel, blued and 'case hardened', 45 Colt. Their 1890 Single Action 'Police' is a pretty good replica of the Remington Model 1890. These had the web under the barrel cut down. The reason it is called 'Police' is because these were issued to some of the Indian Police on some of the reservations.

https://www.uberti-usa.com/outlaw-frontier-and-police-revolvers
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My 5.5" 1875 by Uberti in 44-40 is stamped "Outlaw".​

 

[DPris]

I will continue to recommend Ruger as a WORKING gun over any Uberti, since their single-actions are much stronger & more durable.

That said, I will freely admit that in recent years Ruger has developed some questionable QC & your chances of getting one needing to go back to the factory are higher than they used to be.

I've had issues with one single-action & a handful of DAs that had to go back.
Last year Ruger shipped me a test DA with a very bad action (hammer locked up, etc.).
The replacement they sent had no front sight.
The third gun sent was all there & functional.

On the other hand, I can't recall any Italian repro revolver through here that didn't have at least something not quite right.
Typically it's sight regulation.

You'll be taking your chances with either brand.
Ruger's a better bet for strength & ease of "warrantee" repairs if needed.
Denis

 

[RealGun]

Huh?

New Model Rugers

Three Screw Rugers.

None has ever had to go back to the mother ship for repair.

I did have a Cimarron/Uberti Cattleman at one point that had a problem, and should have gone back to the factory. But I bought it used, so I doubt they would have done anything about it.

The only Uberti I have left is this one. Never had a problem with it.

Nevertheless, what I posted matched my experience. You can't dismiss the facts of what I encountered, but you can argue with my conclusions or cite a different experience (as you did).

 

[Deanimator]

It's a matter of your requirements.

I decided to buy myself my first new handgun in four years for Christmas, my birthday and my first real job since 2009. It came down to a choice between a nickeled/bright stainless M1911 in .38 Super or a 7 1/2" SAA clone in .45 Colt.

I decided on the latter with the following criteria:

1. original Colt style four click action
2. blued
3. 7 1/2" barrel
4. .45 Colt
5. old style frame
6. firing pin on hammer

Since I wasn't willing to spend $2,000.00 for a real Colt, that left a Pietta imported by one of the U.S. companies.

I'm NEVER going to carry this gun, much less loaded, so being able to carry with six rounds in the cylinder was utterly irrelevant.

I went with the Cimarron Frontier, which I ordered from Bud's yesterday.

If you want to carry with six, get a Ruger.

If you want reasonable authenticity at 1/4 (or less) the Colt price, go Cimarron/Pietta.

 

[bannockburn]

Good to hear you're getting exactly what you wanted with your single action.

Photos(of course), and range report when you get it!

And to tide you over til it gets here, here's my kind of close to authentic SAA courtesy of ASM and EMF:

 

[Deanimator]

Good to hear you're getting exactly what you wanted with your single action.

Photos(of course), and range report when you get it!

And to tide you over til it gets here, here's my kind of close to authentic SAA courtesy of ASM and EMF:

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That's a nice looking gun.

I just ordered fifty rounds of Fiocchi .250gr. .45 Colt from Midway.

 

[bannockburn]

I picked it up at a gun show many years ago. I was on my way out when I spotted the Cavalry model and two Artillery models. One of the Artillery models came with a box and paperwork but was a little rough looking; the other one was missing one of the frame screws. The Cavalry model didn't have any box or paperwork but it checked out just fine and I always liked the look of the 7 1/2" barrel (sorted of reminded me of my other single action revolver favorite, the Colt Model 1860), and so that's what I went with.

 

[Deanimator]

I picked it up at a gun show many years ago. I was on my way out when I spotted the Cavalry model and two Artillery models. One of the Artillery models came with a box and paperwork but was a little rough looking; the other one was missing one of the frame screws. The Cavalry model didn't have any box or paperwork but it checked out just fine and I always liked the look of the 7 1/2" barrel (sorted of reminded me of my other single action revolver favorite, the Colt Model 1860), and so that's what I went with.

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Mine has shipped, or is about to, arriving Friday. Supposedly my ammunition from Midway will be here at the same time.

 

[Hondo 60]

I have 2 Uberti's which I LOVE!!

Just posted in the 45 Colt Ammo Source thread with pics
https://www.thehighroad.org/index.php?threads/45-colt-ammunition-source.846637/