Pietta .45 reviews

[Tallball]

On the length... I have SA revolvers in all of the "normal" lengths. The one that's 4 and some fraction of inches would definitely be the one to carry. It would be out of the holster a lot faster. The sight radius is plenty good enough for short range. If you need a 7.5" barrel to line up the shot, you probably aren't in much actual danger.

 

[James K2020]

Good idea to stay up higher than the bear. I always heard "never shoot a bear that's up hill". If you don't drop him, he may come running down after you.

 

[drobs]

On the length... I have SA revolvers in all of the "normal" lengths. The one that's 4 and some fraction of inches would definitely be the one to carry. It would be out of the holster a lot faster. The sight radius is plenty good enough for short range. If you need a 7.5" barrel to line up the shot, you probably aren't in much actual danger.

I prefer the 5.5 inch barrel for a SAA. No real reason it just looks better to my eyes. Not too short not too long.

 

[Y-T71]

I prefer the 5.5 inch barrel for a SAA. No real reason it just looks better to my eyes. Not too short not too long.

When looking for my 1st SAA, I was all about 5½" based purely on aesthetics until I handled a 4⅝" and liked it more than I thought I would.

It became my 1st but shortly after picking it up I purchased a 5½" SAA and it was all I thought it would be.

In reality, there isn't that much difference.

 

[LAH]

If you can handle a single action half as good as they can be handled you will have no problems especially in 45 Colt. A decent 250 grain bullet at 900/1000 fps is going to stop most things.

 

[Speedo66]

My Taylors looks exactly like the matte finished one that drobs posted. Excellent shooter.

The Uberti he showed in post #14 appears to be their Hombre model.

 

[.45Coltguy]

The Uberti he showed in post #14 appears to be their Hombre model.

Mine is the "Old Randall" model. .45 Collt, 5.5" barrel.

 

[Choctaw]

I have Piettas, Rugers and Ubertis. I prefer the Piettas unless I'm handgun hunting and don't want to blow my revolver up, then I go with a Ruger.

 

[bannockburn]

I love my Pietta Black Powder revolvers: Remington NMN, NMA, and a Colt Model 1860. Fit and finish are first rate on all three as are the mechanicals, though the Colt has the best trigger and smoothest action. I have no experiences with Pietta's SAA models.

My Uberti/Beretta Stampede has great bluing, solid build quality, and a decent trigger but uses a transfer bar set-up so no four clicks there.

 

[OrangePwrx9]

I've got a Pietta 1873 Gen II Single Action Revolver. It's in 357 with a 5 1/2" barrel. They call it the Great Western II and it was a Davidson special with 4-clicks and no transfer bar.

It seems to be fine except for a rather heavy trigger. I'm sure the trigger could be made quite nice by someone with the know-how.

Only thing I don't care for are the plastic checkered grips. But that's easy to change. Other than that it seems well built and reasonably accurate.

In this area, I'm more worried about ticks than cats or bears.

 

[LAH]

I've got a Pietta 1873 Gen II Single Action Revolver. It's in 357 with a 5 1/2" barrel. They call it the Great Western II and it was a Davidson special with 4-clicks and no transfer bar.

It seems to be fine except for a rather heavy trigger. I'm sure the trigger could be made quite nice by someone with the know-how.

Only thing I don't care for are the plastic checkered grips. But that's easy to change. Other than that it seems well built and reasonably accurate.

In this area, I'm more worried about ticks than cats or bears.

Does it shoot close to the sights?

 

[ECVMatt]

With deals like this around, I would look for a Ruger and call it good.

https://www.turners.com/info/online-gun-rack

Sorry, I guess the link will not take you to the exact gun, but it is a Ruger Bisley Vaquero for 400 bucks.

It will not be as trim as a Colt style revolver but it will be more durable and able to fire a wider variety of ammunition.

Personally, I would go for the Blackhawk to get the adjustable sights.

Good luck with your search and let us know what you end up choosing.

 

[LAH]

Looks like Turner's has 2 New Vaqueros, both .357. One is 675.00 & the other 949.00.

Edit to say the 949.00 one doesn't say New Vaquero so it could be the early large frame.

 

[Jim Watson]

When I got into CAS, I traded for a 7 1/2" .44 Special, for which I bought a .44-40 cylinder to match my Winchester.
I had an attack of Kewl Factor and had a 4 3/4" "gunslinger" barrel put on. I was not as accurate - CAS targets were farther and smaller in those days - and it did not shoot .44 Special and WCF to the same POI. So I had the 7 1/2 put back on and got a 7 1/2" Cimarron/ASM when two six-guns got to be mandatory.

 

[ECVMatt]

Looks like Turner's has 2 New Vaqueros, both .357. One is 675.00 & the other 949.00.

Edit to say the 949.00 one doesn't say New Vaquero so it could be the early large frame.

This is the one I was referring to..seems like a good deal....

 

[LAH]

I would call that a very good deal.

 

[ECVMatt]

I would call that a very good deal.

Me too! I heading up that way right now....must resist!

 

[whatnickname]

I would be very careful with the Pietta. I hear they can fire without even touching the trigger. Just ask Alex Baldwin!

 

[drobs]

Yeah that $400 Ruger would be going home with me.

 

[RainDodger]

My Pietta 1873 in .357 has been a fine revolver. It was a bargain of a find... dirty, looked like it had never been cleaned and had a scratch on the exterior of the cylinder. $300 and change I think it was. It cleaned up perfectly, I had my gunsmith buddy hot re-blue the cylinder and it's a beautiful revolver now! Enjoy it!

 

[Cocked & Locked]

I have limited experience with Pietta as I only have one of their revolvers. Seems like a excellent SA revolver to me. .45 Colt 3.5” barrel.