if you do get a uberti,and if it has the matt finish,kinda looks parerized,over on the cass/single action forums they buy the cheaper finished hombre,whichever and theres a writeup how to take a grey scotchbrite pad and oil and polish the finish to a real good looking antique blue look,lots of them doing it,they have lots of good to say about any ubertis whether from cimmaron,taylors ets .they are buying them for 250.00 from tanners on gunbroker,then polishing them.
call out to all the single action guys...I need some advice
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One word: Ruger.
The longer the barrel the better. Adjustable rear sights. Dollar for dollar, nothing compares to a Ruger single action revolver, BH's and SBH's are head and shoulders above anything else out there for a utility revolver. They span the gap between paper, plinker, SD, HD, hunting, etc etc etc. Nothing else compares.
YMMV, but Ruger gets my dollar bill every time.
The longer the barrel the better. Adjustable rear sights. Dollar for dollar, nothing compares to a Ruger single action revolver, BH's and SBH's are head and shoulders above anything else out there for a utility revolver. They span the gap between paper, plinker, SD, HD, hunting, etc etc etc. Nothing else compares.
YMMV, but Ruger gets my dollar bill every time.
wlewisiii
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Going through this myself. Instead of Uberti, I simply put a Ruger Blackhawk (I went .45 Colt) on layaway and finished paying it off today. Wednesday, I'll take it to the range 
It's really worth the extra money to get one with a good longer term reputation.
It's really worth the extra money to get one with a good longer term reputation.
Dnaltrop
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Uberti warranty is just one to 5 years, Ruger's warranty is not on paper, but they apparently fix just about anything not directly related to pure wear over time or stupidity.
That being said, I picked up the Uberti made Schofield replica as my first personal Single action revolver. Taylor's #0855 http://www.taylorsfirearmsstore.com/product52.html.
Reloads far more rapidly than the SAA with the loading gate, as long as you don't let rounds sneak under the extractor star when dumping the gun.
I even use it as an alternate CCW as well when the baby isn't joining me on the outing, and I don't have to worry about a diaper failure. (halfway potty trained now, so close)
Not as nail-driving accurate as the SAA models at longer range, though more than enough at CCW ranges, not as stout, but mechanically it's a very smooth action. The split frame design means I should stick to cowboy loadings if I don't want it to become prematurely loose.
Why ramble through all this? The Uberti's are generally fine with as a pleasure gun, or Cowboy shooting, and I'm very happy with mine. They have some stouter offerings that no doubt will be able to survive years of use if you get a well fit one.
I'm still going to buy a Ruger Super-blackhawk with the un-fluted cylinder simply because it's something I can really put through it's paces. The Ruger warranty fits more with the volume of lead I put down range.
Hope you're reloading... Small hand presses are incredibly cheap if you're patient. a Lee Loader only $25 or less then just powder, brass, primers, and bullets.
That being said, I picked up the Uberti made Schofield replica as my first personal Single action revolver. Taylor's #0855 http://www.taylorsfirearmsstore.com/product52.html.
Reloads far more rapidly than the SAA with the loading gate, as long as you don't let rounds sneak under the extractor star when dumping the gun.
I even use it as an alternate CCW as well when the baby isn't joining me on the outing, and I don't have to worry about a diaper failure. (halfway potty trained now, so close)
Not as nail-driving accurate as the SAA models at longer range, though more than enough at CCW ranges, not as stout, but mechanically it's a very smooth action. The split frame design means I should stick to cowboy loadings if I don't want it to become prematurely loose.
Why ramble through all this? The Uberti's are generally fine with as a pleasure gun, or Cowboy shooting, and I'm very happy with mine. They have some stouter offerings that no doubt will be able to survive years of use if you get a well fit one.
I'm still going to buy a Ruger Super-blackhawk with the un-fluted cylinder simply because it's something I can really put through it's paces. The Ruger warranty fits more with the volume of lead I put down range.
Hope you're reloading... Small hand presses are incredibly cheap if you're patient. a Lee Loader only $25 or less then just powder, brass, primers, and bullets.
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I've been shooting both Colt and Uberti SAs for years.
Nothing like a Colt ~ my all time favorite is a Colt SAA in 45LC that I had the Custom Shop fit a 45 ACP cylinder to.
My experience with Uberti has been good. I would not spend the extra money and buy a Cimarron/Uberti. Their hand-picked quality is not worth the extra cost. Both of my Cimmaron's need work right out of the box. I have several of the Uberti C&Bs that have all been great.
Uberti is a great entry level gun when budget is a concern. As far as the sear bolt springs breaking. That is a weakness on both Colt SAAs and their clones. Wolff makes a wire replacement that pretty much drops in and corrects that problem permanently.
If you want traditional lines ~ Uberti is a good gun.
Nothing like a Colt ~ my all time favorite is a Colt SAA in 45LC that I had the Custom Shop fit a 45 ACP cylinder to.
My experience with Uberti has been good. I would not spend the extra money and buy a Cimarron/Uberti. Their hand-picked quality is not worth the extra cost. Both of my Cimmaron's need work right out of the box. I have several of the Uberti C&Bs that have all been great.
Uberti is a great entry level gun when budget is a concern. As far as the sear bolt springs breaking. That is a weakness on both Colt SAAs and their clones. Wolff makes a wire replacement that pretty much drops in and corrects that problem permanently.
If you want traditional lines ~ Uberti is a good gun.
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I think Uberti makes a great black powder gun and a very serviceable cartridge gun. If it were me, I would just keep on the look out for a .357 Blackhawk. I stumbled across a little over a year ago for about $350 at my local gun shop. Brushed Stainless, 6.5" barrel (not the handy 4" version), and lots of carbon burned onto the face of the cylinder. It's hands down my toughest, most accurate revolver.
I have other guns I like better for sentimental reasons. I have other guns I would pack day to day simply due to the weight of the BH. I have other guns that may be more "practical" in a bug out situation. However, if you made me pick my favorite gun...it'd be the old .357 BH
I have other guns I like better for sentimental reasons. I have other guns I would pack day to day simply due to the weight of the BH. I have other guns that may be more "practical" in a bug out situation. However, if you made me pick my favorite gun...it'd be the old .357 BH
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