Uberti Cattleman 1873 .357 Mag or 45 LC

donkee · December 20, 2012, 05:03 PM

Well, I got it stuck in my head that I would like to pickup an Uberti Cattleman in either .357 Magnum or 45 LC.

I handload for a bunch of different calibers already and have been thinking about scaling them back a bit since keeping a whole lot of different components around is a hassle.

I already load for .38 special and have brass and bullets up the wazoo for that caliber but nothing at all for 45 LC.

I may decide to pickup a lever action in whatever caliber I choose later down the road but thought I would run it by the hive mind for input.

I have a Pietta New Army in .44 caliber already and have a riot shooting it so I am siding more on the 45 LC side even though I have to outfit myself to load it.

What would you recommend and why?

mavracer · December 20, 2012, 05:18 PM

Of course you should have both calibers in SAs but I prefer adjustable sights for 357 so I got Blackhawks, I load one load for 45 Colts so I don't mind fixed.

shootniron · December 20, 2012, 05:27 PM

I have the Cattleman in 44spec and it is a great little gun. Of the 2 you posted, I would opt for the 45colt...but that is just me.

Bob Wright · December 20, 2012, 06:47 PM

Well, why not go for a .44 Special. Its available as the Cimarron Model P.

Like this:

Bob Wright

Hawg · December 20, 2012, 08:11 PM

I wouldn't mind having either one even tho I have a 44-40 Cimarron already.

El Bango · December 31, 2012, 11:53 PM

I'd personally go with the .45 Colt...they're less punishing to the shooter and use a large,effective projectile that really gets the job done.

Rondog · January 1, 2013, 12:09 AM

.45 Colt. .357 in a SAA clone is just sacrilege, IMO.

But hey, I have a 9mm 1911.....

View Poll Results: .357 Magnum or 45 LC
.357 Magnum	6	26.09%
45 LC	11	47.83%
Get both you imbecile!	6	26.09%
Voters: 23. You may not vote on this poll

December 20, 2012, 05:03 PM	#1
donkee Junior member Join Date: November 7, 2004 Location: Mid-Michigan Posts: 449	Uberti Cattleman 1873 .357 Mag or 45 LC Well, I got it stuck in my head that I would like to pickup an Uberti Cattleman in either .357 Magnum or 45 LC. I handload for a bunch of different calibers already and have been thinking about scaling them back a bit since keeping a whole lot of different components around is a hassle. I already load for .38 special and have brass and bullets up the wazoo for that caliber but nothing at all for 45 LC. I may decide to pickup a lever action in whatever caliber I choose later down the road but thought I would run it by the hive mind for input. I have a Pietta New Army in .44 caliber already and have a riot shooting it so I am siding more on the 45 LC side even though I have to outfit myself to load it. What would you recommend and why?

December 20, 2012, 05:27 PM	#3
shootniron Senior Member Join Date: April 16, 2011 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,599	I have the Cattleman in 44spec and it is a great little gun. Of the 2 you posted, I would opt for the 45colt...but that is just me.

December 20, 2012, 06:47 PM	#4
Bob Wright Senior Member Join Date: July 10, 2012 Location: Memphis, Tennessee Posts: 2,989	Well, why not go for a .44 Special. Its available as the Cimarron Model P. Like this: Bob Wright

December 20, 2012, 08:11 PM	#5
Hawg Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 16,190	I wouldn't mind having either one even tho I have a 44-40 Cimarron already.

December 31, 2012, 11:53 PM	#6
El Bango Member Join Date: December 23, 2012 Location: SW Colorado Posts: 42	I'd personally go with the .45 Colt...they're less punishing to the shooter and use a large,effective projectile that really gets the job done.

January 1, 2013, 12:09 AM	#7
Rondog Member Join Date: March 15, 2009 Posts: 61	.45 Colt. .357 in a SAA clone is just sacrilege, IMO. But hey, I have a 9mm 1911.....