Uberti Hombre Tolerance of .357 & .44 Spl

[Mr. Mosin]

Looking at a Uberti Hombre in either .357 Magnum or (whatever other model) in .44 Magnum. I do not reload, don't intend to reload; and will only shoot factory, off-the-shelf ammo. This would mainly be a woods gun and a range plinker. How does the Uberti hold up to often use of .357 Magnums ? How does it hold up to .44 Magnum ?

 

[Speedo66]

The Hombre, although it has a matte finish rather than polished, has the same internals as every other Cattleman. They have a good reputation as far as wear and can handle all factory loads.

For plinking I'd assume you would use factory .38Spl. or .44Spl. cartridges which would put a lighter load on the gun and yourself.

 

[Mr. Mosin]

The Hombre, although it has a matte finish rather than polished, has the same internals as every other Cattleman. They have a good reputation as far as wear and can handle all factory loads.

For plinking I'd assume you would use factory .38Spl. or .44Spl. cartridges which would put a lighter load on the gun and yourself.

Aye. Mainly .357 for woods walking. .38's for plinking.

 

[ontarget]

I recently acquired an El Patron by Uberti in 357. Sweet shooter. I am very impressed with the quality of Uberti so far.

 

[DWFan]

If you are using factory loads only, the Hombre should suit your purposes quite well. The "trick" to a fixed sight revolver is to find the ammo that shoots to point of aim with the tightest group and stick to it.

 

[Hondo 60]

As some here say ...


I have 2 Ubertis both 45 Colt.
Here's the targets.
I said a bad word on that flyer.
I knew it the second it went bang.
I don't think I need to say anything else.

 

[35 Whelen]

Looking at a Uberti Hombre in either .357 Magnum or (whatever other model) in .44 Magnum. I do not reload, don't intend to reload; and will only shoot factory, off-the-shelf ammo. This would mainly be a woods gun and a range plinker. How does the Uberti hold up to often use of .357 Magnums ? How does it hold up to .44 Magnum ?

Uberti Hombre's are made in .357 and 45 Colt, not .44 Magnum. I've owned a pair of consecutively numbered .357 Hombre's for around 10 years now. Bought them initially for CAS competition.

One in particular I carry and shoot quite a lot and I've been very pleased with it as it is a very accurate revolver with either .38 Special or .357 handloads.

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I've not fired .357's in these enough to give you an answer regarding how they'll hold up, but I have pounded the snot out of a couple of Uberti .44 Special's and one 45 Colt with hunting loads and they're holding up fine and are as accurate as ever.

On a side note, when I bought mine, they were $250 each when bought in pairs, which was CHEAP, even back then!

35W

 

[bannockburn]

Mr. Mosin

I have one Uberti sixgun, a Beretta Stampede in .45 Colt. I have been very impressed with it's overall fit and finish and by it'd reliability, durability, and it's accuracy. Makes for a great hiking companion or for use at the range.

 

[gotboostvr]

For general plinking use without the possibility of handholding, far and away my choice would be a 357mag. I say that despite the 44mag being one of my favorite cartridges.

Unless you have real deep pockets, or only plan on shooting 1-200 rounds a year. Factory 44 special or magnum gets pricey quick.

 

[the Black Spot]

Mine shoots Matts 45 wadcutters pretty well

 

[Catman42]

i have several uberti colts. 45 long colt and 38 special. buy a couple of very high end screw drivers as you will need to tighten all screws as you shoot. i dont mind. you can also from the uberti calif. supplier of parts get hard screws and they are cheap. just ordered a bunch my self. i would never shoot harsh rounds in mine. takes the fun out of it. rugers are tuffer in every way but ubeti colts look like a colt. my cattleman is better built that a real colt i had.

 

[Speedo66]

A small bottle of Loctite Purple 222 should solve your problem of screws loosening. It's a low strength thread locker designed for screws under 1/4" that need to be undone from time to time.

 

[Mr. Mosin]

Speedo66 answered my question before I could even ask it. Loctite, and factory loads. I might invest in a steel backstrap and trigger guard, and a birds head grip. Not sure yet.