Newbie to Ball and Cap Revolvers need info!

BP4ME · December 21, 2006, 01:38 PM

Hello All,
My name is Randy and I'm new to this forum and Black Powder.
I have always loved the Colt Model 1851 Navy revolvers and have decided to purchase one but need a little info first.

First, who makes the revolvers that Traditions sells and distributes Pietta or Uberti?

Second, Which company makes a better piece? Pietta or Uberti?

Thanks, Randy

marcseatac · December 21, 2006, 02:34 PM

On the Pietta Uberti question, I would not have said this two months ago but Uberti is a better firearm esp. for the Colts. IMHO

vpjack · December 22, 2006, 12:01 PM

I have one of these from Traditions and it's a Pietta, as to which is better I think it's pretty much a wash. I will say that mine has worked very well and I have had no problems with it, this includes shooting some cowboy matches with it.

Jack

Steve499 · December 22, 2006, 12:32 PM

I own two Ubertis and one Pietta. The finish on the Ubertis might have an edge on the Pietta but the Pietta is the most accurate, and it's finish was supposed to have been "patina" anyway. Personally, I'd rate them equally these days. Euroarms seems to be making a quality product now, also. Just stay away from Palmetto, which seem to be full price, half (if you're lucky) quality guns. If a distributor doesn't list who manufactured the pistol you want, or just lists "Italy" for the manufacturer, they may be trying to avoid telling you it is a Palmetto gun. They have to know based on returns alone, if for no other reason, that Palmetto just isn't up to the standard the three others mentioned seem to have gotten around to today.

Steve

December 21, 2006, 01:38 PM	#1
BP4ME Junior Member Join Date: December 21, 2006 Posts: 1	Newbie to Ball and Cap Revolvers need info! Hello All, My name is Randy and I'm new to this forum and Black Powder. I have always loved the Colt Model 1851 Navy revolvers and have decided to purchase one but need a little info first. First, who makes the revolvers that Traditions sells and distributes Pietta or Uberti? Second, Which company makes a better piece? Pietta or Uberti? Thanks, Randy

December 21, 2006, 02:34 PM	#2
marcseatac Senior Member Join Date: October 7, 2006 Posts: 225	On the Pietta Uberti question, I would not have said this two months ago but Uberti is a better firearm esp. for the Colts. IMHO

December 22, 2006, 12:01 PM	#3
vpjack Member Join Date: July 14, 2006 Posts: 43	I have one of these from Traditions and it's a Pietta, as to which is better I think it's pretty much a wash. I will say that mine has worked very well and I have had no problems with it, this includes shooting some cowboy matches with it. Jack

December 22, 2006, 12:32 PM	#4
Steve499 Senior Member Join Date: December 14, 2004 Location: Central Missouri Posts: 533	I own two Ubertis and one Pietta. The finish on the Ubertis might have an edge on the Pietta but the Pietta is the most accurate, and it's finish was supposed to have been "patina" anyway. Personally, I'd rate them equally these days. Euroarms seems to be making a quality product now, also. Just stay away from Palmetto, which seem to be full price, half (if you're lucky) quality guns. If a distributor doesn't list who manufactured the pistol you want, or just lists "Italy" for the manufacturer, they may be trying to avoid telling you it is a Palmetto gun. They have to know based on returns alone, if for no other reason, that Palmetto just isn't up to the standard the three others mentioned seem to have gotten around to today. Steve