Well, since Beretta now owns Uberti, that covers a lot of ground. As long as you don't want a particular caliber or barrel length that one or the other does or doesn't offer, it comes down to personal preference. Talking new guns here.
The Ruger is stronger, uses much superior all coil springs, and has the carry six safely transfer bar system, and the all state compliant internal hammer lock. It is not exactly like a Colt. It doesn't feel just like a Colt, but it feels pretty darned good in it's own right. From a practical and design point it is undoubtedly better. But this ain't about practical to begin with.
This is Blondes, Brunettes, and Redheads in steel. Or Tom Selleck and Sam Elliot for the ladies.
Some Berettas will have a transfer bar too, but I would not go to a Beretta/Uberti unless I wanted a gen - u - ine Colt clone. For example, the Cimarron Model Ps are clones of the old Colt SAAs. Firing pin on the hammer, clicketty, click, click action, stops lined up with the loading gate, feels different in the hand, one piece grips - I fitted fake ivories. If you love Colts,
and money, a clone is
it.
I have two Ruger Vaqueros and two Cimarrons. If I could only have one, I would go with a Ruger, because I believe it will work at least from now until my grandchildren leave it to their grandchildren, and I just plain like them. Actually fits my hand better than a Colt,
especially with a hot load. I got Wolff spring kits for all of them. The Cimarrons are a bit more accurate with mild 44 special lead loads, whereas with the hotter stuff the Vaqueros are more accurate. I know of no technical answer to this - I just got four guns that act that way.
I would say get whichever one gives
you the best case of the warm fuzzies. You can love either one without much effort.
