SA wheelgun

Status
Not open for further replies.
That's a Uberti. I have a similar model, marketed by Uberti called the "Cattleman." The difference is that the Cabela's model had a brass trigger guard and a finish that appears baked on. I've shot one and it worked great. For the price, it's a nice entry level gun, and beats paying $1300 for a real Colt.

If yoiu want to spend a little more and get a whole lot more gun, check out the USFA single actions. The entry level model is called the "Rodeo" and it's a beautifully made gun. It has the sme type of baked on finish, but it's 100% American made, and made well. It will run you close to $500.
 
Noban - Thanks for replying. The reason I'm leaning on the Uberti is because of the price. If I'm to shed out $500 I'd go towards Ruger products. Anyway I'll check USFA Rodeo too. Do you have their website?

vega
 
Ubertis under that brand name do NOT have transfer bar safeties. Neither do USFAs.

If you want a "Colt SAA size class" SA with a transfer bar, look at the Beretta Stampede. Search this forum for more info.
 
Ruger Vaquero's are built a little heavier, but they will also handle much hotter ammo, and I believe they will hold up much longer than any of the Eyetalian made clones.

If you can afford it, the USFA is probably the most accurate, and well made Colt SAA clone out there. I wouldn't hessitate to buy one if I hit the state lottery, but for now, I'll stick with Ruger Vaquero's......
 
The USFA's entry gun is twice as much. Cannot really afford it right now. If I'm to save a little more I'm sure I'll blow it all away before I could get the balance.

vega
 
Are you ever really "saving" when you're shopping by your current budget versus saying for something that costs more, but is also of higher quality?

If you want something badly, you may be better off creating a piggy bank then buying the one you see on sale. Sometimes a bargin isn't.

I had a Uberti. I own a USFA and a Ruger.
 
Gunsnrovers - Really depends on what I'm buying. For the SA, I just want to have one, not compete like with my semi-autos. How was your Uberti and which Uberti?

vega
 
I had an EMF Dakota (made for them by Uberti). Very sharp edges. Timing was spotty.

My USFA Rodeo is a MUCH higher quality pistol. I paid $425 for mine, but I think they are going for about $500 now.

If you just want one for fun, the Italian clones aren't bad. I just found the USFA to be a better pistol.
 
I'm sort of in the same boat with vega. I've been looking for a good SA in .38 Special (or .357). I love the Rugers, but for me, this type of gun is purely for enjoyment, and not a 'workhorse' in an sense of the word.

I have a few Colt SA's the I handle and admire at least as much as I shoot. They just plain feel good. I don't want to go Colt prices for the .38 Spl... real Colts are uncomfortably close to being true collectables. It bothers me a bit the way I have to pamper my Colts... sigh.

I have a Uberti, by the way... and it can best be described as 'rough'. It's in 40-40 and when I got it, cartridges wouldn't chamber. The cut in the frame under the loading gate was just... too small or something. (Didn't they test fire or proof the gun?? Guess not, huh? :p ) I took it to a warrantee station and the Uberti Warrantee Dude... relieved the opening by grinding some of it away... sigh. :p

The gun's a shooter, but I sure don't have a good, quality old-time feeling when I handle it, as you can imagine. But Uberti prices ARE better than Colts, and I've been looking at this... the Evil Roy Model Cimmeron:

http://www.cimarron-firearms.com/EvilRoy.htm

Aside from the annoying name engraved on the butt, it looks ok. Has anyone here seen one of these or handled one?

I'm leaning towards this model... predictably the more expensive one. :(

http://www.usfirearms.com/cat/sarevolver.asp

To my ageing eyes it looks MUCH nicer than the plain vanilla Rodeo.

Any thoughts, suggestions or comments?

best,
StrikeEagle
 
How would the brass parts stand up against steel? Can it take the punishment in the long run?

vega
 
Two of the 'best buys' in SA from Ruger are their convertables; the 9mm/.357 and .45/.45ACP's. They are blued with adjustable sights and come with separate cylinders for both the revolver round and the rimless semi-auto rounds. You can plink away with 9mm or .45ACP el-cheapo's, and still shoot .38/.357 or .45 Colt when needed. Street prices around here are just less than $400 new for either version. I owned a .45 version for years, and sold it in a quest for a non-existent SS version.

I ordered a new 4.6" SS Vaquero in .45 Colt with a Bird's Head Grip last fall from CDNN (It is no longer a Ruger catalog item.). I liked it so well, I ordered a .357 version via my dealer to have rechambered/barrelled to .44 Special. I relented due to the cost of the conversion - and the .357 BHG's inherent 'fun' in shooting those smaller rounds. I bought a similar length SBH and added the similar QPR BHG to it. Now I have .357/.44/.45 BHG's with 4.6" barrels. That BHG is an easy-to-shoot grip - under any recoil, it simply rolls. I also have a 5.5" SS Bisley gripped BH in .45 Colt for heavy loads. My greatest advice would be to try the three grips (BH, BHG, & Bisley) at a well stocked dealer. You can't be Rugers... real sixshooters and a decent deal from a totally 'Made in USA' product, even if you are the final QC inspector!

Stainz
 
Status
Not open for further replies.

Similar threads

W
  • Locked
Beartooth neoprene stock cover?
Replies
5
Views
897
Gordon
Gordon
W
  • Locked
Nevada is given D in gun safety
Replies
6
Views
453
clubsoda22
C
C
  • Locked
"Out with Bang" amazingly fair article on Winchester from Washington Post
2
Replies
39
Views
2K
carebear
C
hso
  • Locked
ATF Stabilizing Brace "Objective Factors" Open Comment Period
Replies
20
Views
2K
vintovka
vintovka
A
  • Locked
NRA Grass Roots Alert might interest some readers
Replies
1
Views
313
alan
A
Back
Top