Which Gun?

Shotput79 · August 28, 2012, 11:02 PM

I want to ask you guys a question. With money not being a problem, if you had to pick a 1858 Remington New Army which pistol would you pick the Uberti or the Pietta and why. I wanted to ask you guys cause I know you will give me the answer and not beat around the bush.

bushmaster65 · August 28, 2012, 11:06 PM

with money not being a problem...
get both

Shotput79 · August 28, 2012, 11:53 PM

NO! NO! NO! Bushy you can only pick one.

Hawg Haggen · August 29, 2012, 06:59 AM

A Pietta from Cabela's is the best bang for the buck.

mykeal · August 29, 2012, 07:15 AM

I agree with Hawg. Pietta and Uberti are close enough in quality (we're talking NEW guns here - ones manufactured in the last couple years) that any differences are down to individual gun differences - in other words, you're just as likely to get a lemon with one brand as the other. And those odds are pretty small in either case.

I have a personal preference for Uberti regardless of model, but I can't honestly advise anyone that they're generally 'better'. Buy the least expensive one and give the difference to your local animal shelter - you'll get the best deal and feel righteous at the same time.

Oh, and be advised: Cabela's has come up with a no returns policy lately. They're not honoring any warranties on firearms. The odds are very high that you'll get a quality gun, but for my money that policy disqualifies them from any consideration. Your mileage may vary.

Doc Hoy · August 29, 2012, 07:34 AM

...Nothing of substance to add to their opinions. But not having anything to say never prevented me from talking.

I recently bought an Uberti and a Pietta, both 1873 Colts for C and B and both new. Only difference in the description of the pistols is the barrel length. In terms of fit finish, operation and general quality, I can't tell the difference.

noelf2 · August 29, 2012, 10:10 AM

Money not being an issue, I'd get the Uberti. Not because it's any better than a Pietta, but it may be made closer to original specs (size, not metalurgy) and they hide the "black powder only" and some other irritating markings on the bottom of the barrel - hidden by the loading lever. I have mostly Piettas. I have an Uberti made 1858 revolving carbine only because Pietta doesn't offer one. For me, money is a consideration....

arcticap · August 30, 2012, 02:04 PM

It could depend on the individual gun and which grip size is preferred.
The Uberti does have a drift adjustable front sight on their standard model and a forged frame.
But I would most likely buy a Pietta, especially if it were a target or a stainless target model.
Pietta's can be loaded using .451 balls and the Remington #10 caps will usually fit their factory nipples perfectly.

August 29, 2012, 06:59 AM	#4
Hawg Haggen Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 10,238	A Pietta from Cabela's is the best bang for the buck. __________________ http://blackpowdertimes.com/index.php

August 29, 2012, 07:34 AM	#6
Doc Hoy Senior Member Join Date: October 24, 2008 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 3,347	Hawg and Mykeal.... ...Nothing of substance to add to their opinions. But not having anything to say never prevented me from talking. I recently bought an Uberti and a Pietta, both 1873 Colts for C and B and both new. Only difference in the description of the pistols is the barrel length. In terms of fit finish, operation and general quality, I can't tell the difference. __________________ Doc My reading of history convinces me that most bad government results from too much government. Thomas Jefferson

August 29, 2012, 10:10 AM	#7
noelf2 Senior Member Join Date: April 14, 2008 Location: Stafford, VA Posts: 1,318	Money not being an issue, I'd get the Uberti. Not because it's any better than a Pietta, but it may be made closer to original specs (size, not metalurgy) and they hide the "black powder only" and some other irritating markings on the bottom of the barrel - hidden by the loading lever. I have mostly Piettas. I have an Uberti made 1858 revolving carbine only because Pietta doesn't offer one. For me, money is a consideration.... __________________ This message and signature were both made using 100% recycled electrons.

August 30, 2012, 02:04 PM	#8
arcticap Senior Member Join Date: March 16, 2005 Location: Central Connecticut Posts: 2,961	It could depend on the individual gun and which grip size is preferred. The Uberti does have a drift adjustable front sight on their standard model and a forged frame. But I would most likely buy a Pietta, especially if it were a target or a stainless target model. Pietta's can be loaded using .451 balls and the Remington #10 caps will usually fit their factory nipples perfectly. Last edited by arcticap; August 30, 2012 at 02:11 PM.

August 28, 2012, 11:02 PM	#1
Shotput79 Senior Member Join Date: March 20, 2011 Location: NC Posts: 171	Which Gun? I want to ask you guys a question. With money not being a problem, if you had to pick a 1858 Remington New Army which pistol would you pick the Uberti or the Pietta and why. I wanted to ask you guys cause I know you will give me the answer and not beat around the bush.

August 28, 2012, 11:06 PM	#2
bushmaster65 Senior Member Join Date: July 11, 2012 Location: Central Texas Posts: 106	with money not being a problem... get both

August 28, 2012, 11:53 PM	#3
Shotput79 Senior Member Join Date: March 20, 2011 Location: NC Posts: 171	NO! NO! NO! Bushy you can only pick one.

August 29, 2012, 07:15 AM	#5
mykeal Senior Member Join Date: October 8, 2006 Location: Northern Michigan Posts: 2,634	I agree with Hawg. Pietta and Uberti are close enough in quality (we're talking NEW guns here - ones manufactured in the last couple years) that any differences are down to individual gun differences - in other words, you're just as likely to get a lemon with one brand as the other. And those odds are pretty small in either case. I have a personal preference for Uberti regardless of model, but I can't honestly advise anyone that they're generally 'better'. Buy the least expensive one and give the difference to your local animal shelter - you'll get the best deal and feel righteous at the same time. Oh, and be advised: Cabela's has come up with a no returns policy lately. They're not honoring any warranties on firearms. The odds are very high that you'll get a quality gun, but for my money that policy disqualifies them from any consideration. Your mileage may vary.