Your opinion please

[deadeye dick]

Thinking of getting (if I can find one) a Uberti stallion in .22----.22 mag. What is your opinion of Uberti in general compared to Ruger and others? I like the looks of the Uberti in brass and case hardening. I( have a Blackhawk in satin stainless an want to diversify.

 

[BobWright]

I assume you're talking about one like this:



Mine is a great little gun, its .22 r.f. only. I really saw no need for the Magnum cylinder, so opted for this one. I've found it to be a great little sixshooter, and have at times even loaded it with CB caps. Never taken it hunting but would be great for squirrels.

Bob Wright

P.S. As compared to Ruger, its a .22 so compares favorably. I've got Single Actions in several brands, and except for the bigger calibers, hard pressed to pick except Rugers (And Colts) have much better sights.

 

[deadeye dick]

Correct Bob, in the 51/2 in barrel. Thanks

 

[WoodchuckAssassin]

My only experience with Uberti is their .357 Cattleman, and I was very impressed with not only the fit and finish, but the trigger and accuracy as well. They are the classic 4-click, half-cock to load style vs. Ruger's more modern version. If I were gunna buy one in .45 LC, I'd probably go with the Ruger (I'm a HUGE Ruger fan and they'll last better long-term with the stiffer loads), but for a pretty .22, I'd say you'd be very happy with the Uberti.

Then again, if you're only putting a couple hundred rounds down range a year, the Uberti will give you just as many years of service as the Ruger. FYI, the Cattleman I've shot was 40 years old

 

[jimbo555]

Mine had adjustable sights. Very accurate, quality made piece.

 

[MikeJackmin]

If I'm not mistaken this is one of those guns you want to carry with a hammer over an empty chamber.

 

[BobWright]

MikeJackmin said:

If I'm not mistaken this is one of those guns you want to carry with a hammer over an empty chamber.

Well, yeah, it is a Single Action.

Bob Wright

 

[bannockburn]

The Uberti Stallion looks nice, sort of reminds me of the later version of the Colt New Frontier with its color case hardened frame.

 

[RainDodger]

Can't help with a revolver, but I do have a Uberti 1873 rifle - octagon barrel, in .357. Beautiful rifle and it shoots well. Quality is as good or better than any other rifle I've seen. I wouldn't hesitate to buy one of their handguns.

 

[Coyote3855]

MikeJackmin said:

Well, yeah, it is a Single Action.

Bob Wright

Single action revolvers with a transfer bar "safety" can be carried safely with six rounds in the cylinder. All newer Ruger single actions have this feature - New Model Blackhawks, Vaqueros old and new, etc. I've Cimarron firearms and the quality has always been excellent although Cimarron revolvers are "old style" and should be carried with an empty chamber under the hammer.

 

[Kernel]

Uberti quality has improved significantly in recent years. They're making an effort and it shows.

 

[Blade First]

Just to dispel the myth once and for all, NO modern-production firearm, imported or otherwise, can be sold through an FFL without meeting the fed's standard for drop-safety. The idea that a revolver dropped on its hammer will result in a negligent [accidental?] discharge is anachronistic given mandatory MODERN design.

Damn shame it wasn't the case when my roomie forgot to replace the holster thong over the hammer of my Ruger Single-Six Convertible with magnum cylinder in place. 'Course it was decades ago...but I've never forgotten the noise [and threat to my big toe] that resulted from my slinging the Bucheimer western holster over my shoulder and watching the Ruger slide out and go BANG!!! next to my right foot.

The federal standard isn't a guarantee of fool-proofery, but it is pretty robust. Of course, all safety rules apply if your brain still works...but I've no fear of carrying a modern revolver, replica or not, with a round under the hammer.

 

[BobWright]

Coyote3855:

Single action revolvers with a transfer bar "safety" can be carried safely with six rounds in the cylinder. All newer Ruger single actions have this feature - New Model Blackhawks, Vaqueros old and new, etc. I've Cimarron firearms and the quality has always been excellent although Cimarron revolvers are "old style" and should be carried with an empty chamber under the hammer.

I am well aware of the transfer bar New Model Rugers. Non the less, I still load around the hammer. Still ten rows of five cartridges in a box.

Blade First said:

Just to dispel the myth once and for all, NO modern-production firearm, imported or otherwise, can be sold through an FFL without meeting the fed's standard for drop-safety. The idea that a revolver dropped on its hammer will result in a negligent [accidental?] discharge is anachronistic given mandatory MODERN design.

The Colt Single Action Army and New Frontier don't quite meet this point to this day. And Ubertis that have that "Swiss Safe" system are marginal in their safety system due to the effort to engage and disengage the system.

With the early Ubertis withn the Uberti safety, the revolver had to be placed in the safety notch and carried that way to be safe. And the Swiss Safe system requires that the hammer be drawn to the safety notch, the base pin latch pressed and the base pin pushed back into a second latch position for safety. Hardly a convenient and speedy system.

As for me, with a Single Action, its an empty chamber under the hammer.


Bob Wright

 

[AFDavis11]

Bob, that is a beautiful piece!

 

[BCRider]

The Pietta revolvers I've bought have the original style action and firing pin. That means no drop safety at all.

That was around 5 years back and here in Canada. It's quite possible that things have changed and the new guns all use transfer bars.

As far as Uberti quality goes you can't go wrong with their guns. And Pietta, which used to be a little behind in fit and finish, is fully up there now as well. My 5 year old Pietta is every bit as nice inside and out as my Uberti guns. And both brands are easily as nice inside as my S&W's.