Colt replica -- which one?

[ArmedBear]

I have a Remmie and a Rogers & Spencer. I've been contemplating an open top leverloader.

Thoughts about which one to start with?

1851? 1861?

I've like my couple of Ubertis (SAA and 1858). Is it worth paying the premium for Uberti?

My 1858 Uberti has a nice trigger, much nicer than some other replicas I've played with. The SAA needed new springs, but with a set of Wolffs and nothing else, it feels like it's been worked.

What about resellers? I understand that not all guns from a manufacturer are created equal.

Cabela's has the best prices on Piettas, for example. Are they the same as Piettas from Dixie?

What about Cimarron vs. Uberti-branded BP guns?

Thanks to anyone who knows! I already have enough stuff lying around; I'd like to get one good gun and shoot it, not buy Colt replicas until I like one.

 

[BigG]

MEC will probably soon be by. I have had 2 Uberti 1860 Armys and no problems. They are pretty nice looking, too.

 

[mykeal]

Thoughts about which one to start with?

1851? 1861?

Very personal choice, so my advice is not worth much. But that won't stop me: 1851 is the more common and very popular, both then and now. 1861 looks nicer to me. Both shoot well, although the 1851 is a little heavier and may hold POA a little better. Maybe. Besides, it fits my hand better.

Is it worth paying the premium for Uberti?

Yep, but only in that it increases your chances of getting a quality gun. Both Pietta and Uberti, and Euroarms for that matter, make fine weapons. All three are capable of making a bad one now and then. Pietta and Euroarms have a little higher frequency of faulty workmanship, although Pietta has improved greatly lately, I think.

What about resellers? I understand that not all guns from a manufacturer are created equal.

Cabela's has the best prices on Piettas, for example. Are they the same as Piettas from Dixie?

What about Cimarron vs. Uberti-branded BP guns?

I know of no difference between distributors with regard to Pietta guns. Cimmarron has a reputation for cherry picking Uberti guns and selling the ones that pass their inspection, so there may very well be a difference in quality between a Cimmarron Uberti and somebody elses. At least, that's the scuttlebutt; I do not have personal experience with that, however.

 

[O.S.O.K.]

as said

this is a personal choice and you really can't go wrong between the 1851, 1860, 1861, 1862 - what caliber do you want?

I just got a Uberti 1851, my first 36 caliber - its a cimaron product and man is it nice. I'm definately gravitating towards Uberti. My Walker and Dragoon are both Uberti's and also of high quality - only little niggling problems that were easy to fix - dovetail mounts that were loose.

I've got three Piettas too - they are all nice - two are 1860's and both needed a new/lighter main spring as the cyliner stop was slamming against the cylinder and galling it - that's an easy $7 fix.

Not much to help you with your decision but there you go.

 

[Calibre44]

Thoughts about which one to start with?

1851? 1861?

Guess it depends on what calibre you want .36 or .44. I own a 1851 in .36 and have had no problems. Doesn't shoot POA but you'd be lucky to find one that does. A lot, like mine, shoot high and to the left but who cares - I'm in it for the fun

Here's a thought - why not buy both just to be sure!

 

[Calibre44]

Hi O.S.O.K

My Walker and Dragoon are both Uberti's and also of high quality

I've just decided to buy a Uberti Dragoon 2nd model. (got a SS Remmie on the way). I would be interested why you have both a Dragoon and a Walker? - or is it just because you can!? (it can be difficult to get more than two BP revolvers in then same calibre over here with our 'over the top gun laws' - even though I'd liike more)

 

[O.S.O.K.]

You got it

Because I can

I got the Dragoon (mine's a 3rd mod military) and I really liked it - then after seeing all the Walker posts, I guess I had "pistol envy" or something and had to get the bigger Walker.

If you think that might happen to you, you may reconsider and get a Walker... They are kinda weird to look at but when you hold it and shoot it, well its just very cool - I mean, a 60 grain charge of Pyrodex makes an impressive display

Do you have a competition for little pocket models? If so, you need to a 1849 .31 if you don't have one already That'd give you another caliber....

Well, in the mean time, you will love your ss 1858 - I really like my 58.

 

[Calibre44]

really looking forward to the Remmi.

Do you have any problems with the loading-lever falling down using 60g on the Walker?- or is it an inconvenience worth having to shoot such a fantastic gun!!

 

[J.T. Gerrity]

60 grains is impressive to play with, but I wouldn't consider it a "standard" charge for the Walker. 45-50 grains (with filler) is a lot more accurate and easier on the gun, plus less problems with lever drop. Check out this thread (http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=234563) for some interesting figures from Mec regarding powder charges and bullet weight and discussion about fixing the lever to prevent drop. No reason these days to shoot a Walker with a droppy lever...

 

[Jamie C.]

Thoughts about which one to start with?

1851? 1861?

I have an Uberti 1858 Remington with a 5-1/2" barrel.
Here's the Colt copy I want next:

Here's a MUCH closer look.


J.C.

 

[DrLaw]

Colt 1860 Army

You've already got the caliber in the other two. This would be a way to start without investing much more in loading equipment.

As far as quality vs. price. Uberti. No other way.

The Doc is out now.

PS, the 1851 Navy would be a good choice, too.