Uberti fixed sights

[Marv May]

I have a Uberti Cattleman II that shoots 4 1/2 in left at 25 yards, I sent it back to get repaired they said their range is only 15 yards where they test they fired it and sent me the started prints about 2 or 2 and 1/2 in left for them can they say it is within their specs. Any idea what to do with this or where to send it I have a barrel vise but I don't have an action wrench for a revolver

 

[Tinman357]

You'll need to do some research on this as I'm no expert, but bending the front sight a "hair" to the left should fix the issue. I've done it a few times but I'm not sure if that is the industry's standard practice. It worked for me. "Clocking" the barrel is another way. But you'll need that action wrench.

Youtube should have a few clips on how to do it.

Hopefully someone more knowledgeable than I will be along shortly. Plenty of smart shooters here.

 

[Hondo 60]

What ammo are you using?
Try all different manufacturers & each of their bullet designs.
I had a 9mm that hated 115 gr bullets of any kind.

124 gr worked just fine.

 

[Driftwood Johnson]

Howdy

First, I have to ask if you are pushing your shots to the left.

It is very common for right handed shooters to push their shots to the left if they are not pulling the trigger properly. Make sure you are pulling the trigger with the fleshy part of the trigger finger directly under the fingernail. Placing the trigger in the crease below the knuckle may feel better, but that will tend to push the shots to the left for a right handed shooter.

Do you have any revolvers with adjustable sights? Is the rear sight set over to the left? That is an indication of adjusting for pushing shots to the left?

Have you had anybody else try shooting the revolver? Where is their point of impact.

I cannot recommend bending the front sight. Front sights on those revolvers are brazed on, and it is easy to break it off. I had limited success bending the front sight on an Uberti Cattleman years ago, but I made up a fixture so the force was being applied to the blade, and not to the solder joint.

One way to torque the barrel without the action wrench is to remove the cylinder and place a wooden handle in there. The hardwood handle of a hammer might work. However, be warned that if you overtoque this way you can spring the frame.

Frankly, I would make sure of my trigger technique before trying anything else.

 

[Corpral_Agarn]

I never advise bending any thing.

At 25yrds it's probably you.

 

[Spade5]

Have you tried shooting it left handed?

 

[Coyote3855]

Yes, before taking extreme measures that might damage the revolver, let others shoot it. Although if the factory hit left at 15 yards, it may well be the gun.

 

[jdavis123]

If you are shooting consistent groups 4.5” left, the simple way to correct is to apply Kentucky windage. I have learned where to hold my Pietta 1873 and get satisfactory results. I do not recommend that you modify your sights by bending or trying to cant your barrel. Learn where your gun shoots or trade it for another if you can’t live with it.

 

[Marv May]

Howdy

First, I have to ask if you are pushing your shots to the left.

It is very common for right handed shooters to push their shots to the left if they are not pulling the trigger properly. Make sure you are pulling the trigger with the fleshy part of the trigger finger directly under the fingernail. Placing the trigger in the crease below the knuckle may feel better, but that will tend to push the shots to the left for a right handed shooter.

Do you have any revolvers with adjustable sights? Is the rear sight set over to the left? That is an indication of adjusting for pushing shots to the left?

Have you had anybody else try shooting the revolver? Where is their point of impact.

I cannot recommend bending the front sight. Front sights on those revolvers are brazed on, and it is easy to break it off. I had limited success bending the front sight on an Uberti Cattleman years ago, but I made up a fixture so the force was being applied to the blade, and not to the solder joint.

One way to torque the barrel without the action wrench is to remove the cylinder and place a wooden handle in there. The hardwood handle of a hammer might work. However, be warned that if you overtoque this way you can spring the frame.

Frankly, I would make sure of my trigger technique before trying anything else.

 

[Marv May]

As far as shooting technic it shoots to the left for me, and for the folks at Uberti. I would like for it to be closer than 2 1/2. inches left at 15 yards. I used 230 grn. bullets when I tested it, they used 250's. Beautiful gun, well made, but pissed me off when I send it in, they agreed it shoots left but is within their specs. Can't hit a soup can at 20 yrs. shooting off sand bags!

 

[skeeterfogger]

Think I'd tell them regardless of specs it's unsatisfactory for me and want it replaced or refund. IMO

 

[.38 Special]

Hmm. Lots of SAAs and their copies don't shoot quite to POA. I'll assume you know how to shoot, and I agree that Uberti's version of "close enough" isn't okay, for anyone serious about the game.

Tweaking the sight blade does sometimes work, but it also does sometimes break off the sight. Oops. The "correct" solution is to turn the barrel. It really does not take much. It does, though, take a proper frame wrench. Buying one of these is expensive, for most of us, at $200 or so. It is possible to rent the tool. I no longer recall which services I have used, but I note that "4D reamer rentals" has the wrench and the insert available for about $40.

 

[MEHavey]

The "correct" solution is to turn the barrel [vertical].

^^^^ THIS ^^^^
(But get a smith to do it)