Uberti Whitneyville Dragoon .44

[expat_alaska]

Hi all!

I am a real fan of the Pietta 1851 Navy .36 type pistols (I have 7 of different variations), but other than a Dance .36 or a defarbed Augusta Machine Works or Columbus Firearms Manufacturing Company, I am done with that series. Since Pietta refuses (so far) to manufacture Dragoons, Walkers, or Pockets, I am about to take the Uberti plunge.

I know about the Uberti improper arbor/arbor lug fit on the belt pistols, but I am enamored of the Whitney with the long gripframe and slim wrist, and I like the configuration of the wood/frame look.

I am interested in any comments about this gun, if you would be so kind.

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1...evolver-44-caliber-75-barrel-steel-frame-blue

Thanks in advance!

Jim

 

[Tommygunn]

Well, I own one. It's nice, heavy...chunky comes to mind. The short arbor can be fixed, 45 Dragoon I believe can permanently fix it, or you can use small washers as shims.
The loading lever has a decent catch unlike the big brother, the Walker, many of which will have the lever fall upon recoil.
They are nice but BIG guns. Typical Uberti quality (except that pesky arbor thing) .

 

[dickydalton]

DSC00017

• dickydalton
• Apr 23, 2018

DSC00017

• dickydalton
• Apr 23, 2018

Hi all!

I am a real fan of the Pietta 1851 Navy .36 type pistols (I have 7 of different variations), but other than a Dance .36 or a defarbed Augusta Machine Works or Columbus Firearms Manufacturing Company, I am done with that series. Since Pietta refuses (so far) to manufacture Dragoons, Walkers, or Pockets, I am about to take the Uberti plunge.

I know about the Uberti improper arbor/arbor lug fit on the belt pistols, but I am enamored of the Whitney with the long gripframe and slim wrist, and I like the configuration of the wood/frame look.

I am interested in any comments about this gun, if you would be so kind.

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1...evolver-44-caliber-75-barrel-steel-frame-blue

Thanks in advance!

Jim

I have one of these fine guns and have had it for a few years. It has been "Goonerized" and is a hoot to shoot. It's pretty much almost a Walker
50 grains of 3F is stout enough!

 

[expat_alaska]

Thanks for the comment, Tommygun.

I know they are big guns, and the pesky arbor thing is easily cured with the shim washers I have.

It will be quite a difference from the Navies I have, but I am looking forward to being in awe.

Thanks!

Jim

 

[expat_alaska]

Thanks, dicky! Any other problems that you have noticed?

Jim

 

[dickydalton]

The loading lever still drops on any loads over 35 grains of 3F.

 

[dickydalton]

It really is a fine gun to own. I wish I had my 3rd Model Colt Dragoon back from Mike to compare, but...

 

[45 Dragoon]

It's coming Dicky! (Recouping from Turkey overdose) It's a simple thing for the dropping lever (the Colt won't drop any more).

Thanks for the mention!! Whitneyville Dragoons are my favorite!!

Mike

 

[Tommygunn]

The loading lever still drops on any loads over 35 grains of 3F.

I have heard that can be fixed by minor file work on the catch?