Uberti Cattleman "Hombre" In .357

[JLH]

I would appreciate any input on the quality of these revolvers. How many rounds do you have through yours? How do these handle a steady-diet of factory-spec .357 ammo? Any ejection problems with empties, due to rough-chambers? Has anyone had any issues with the safety-bar-mechanism in the hammer. I realize that these aren't "Ruger-Tough," but they are classic single-actions, the looks of which, I really appreciate.

Thanks in advance.

 

[AFDavis11]

I can only say that the "safety bar mechanism" is very unique. I wouldn't use it and wasn't really sure how it was supposed to work. It's all pretty lame, but not obtrusive.

It's a five shooter as far as I'm concerned.

There is a wierd "travel safety" as well. Why anyone would use a "travel safety" is a mystery to me. People load guns and then pack them up for travel?

I like mine but have very few rounds through it.

 

[MachIVshooter]

I realize that these aren't "Ruger-Tough," but they are classic single-actions, the looks of which, I really appreciate.

Rugers aren't "Ruger-tough" anymore, either. At least not the Vaquero line; They got down-sized to compete with the Uberti guns among the masses who felt that the large-frame Vaq was too bulky and, well, Ruger-ish.

The Uberti's will take "warm" loads in .44 and .45 caliber. In .357, they have a lot of meat and are fine with full house loads. I don't know that I'd subject them to a lot of Buffalo Bore "Super-Duper Heavy +P+++", though. That's what Ruger Blackhawks and S&W N-frames are for.

 

[snakeman]

^^^^^+1

 

[boykinlp]

I have also wondered about these guns. A couple of weeks ago a local joint had them on sale for $250. When I went to buy one, they had sold out. Maybe next time. For $250, I don't think you could go wrong.