Great Western II 357 . . .

Prof Young · February 29, 2024, 11:40 AM

I had the winning bid on a Great Western II revolver in 357. Has a brass top strap and trigger guard. I don't have possession of it yet. The on line reviews look good. If you know about these . . . talk to me.

Life is good.
Prof Young

Jim Watson · February 29, 2024, 12:04 PM

Great Western II is EMF's trademark for the Pietta revolvers they import.
Looks like the brass BACK strap and trigger guard make it the "Gunfighter" model.
https://www.emf-company.com/store/pc...ghter-c600.htm

Is the Great Western II different from or better than other importers' Piettas? I doubt it.

Prof Young · February 29, 2024, 12:08 PM

Thanks Jim. I had not found that web site yet. The good news is I'm getting mine for $200 less than the MSRP.

I'll do a range report after I have possession.

Life is good.
Prof Young

**44 AMP** · February 29, 2024, 04:53 PM

The gun on the linked web site does not have a brass TOP STRAP. It has a brass grip frame.

The top strap is the portion of the frame above the cylinder, it is steel.

The grip frame has a front strap and a back strap, and in this gun they are brass. The pictured gun has a brass "back strap" not a "top strap".

44caliberkid · February 29, 2024, 07:56 PM

44AMP, you beat me to the draw on that one.

Rifletom · March 6, 2024, 12:28 PM

Prof Young, I have that exact Pietta model only in .45 Colt. Think you'll br happy with that gun. Certainly enjoy mine.

5whiskey · March 14, 2024, 07:06 PM

I saw that exact revolver in .45 colt today for $499 at the LGS. I could probably get it for 520 OTD. I'm looking at prices now and I probably should buy it. I passed as I wanted wood grips... heck I can make grips these things have shot up in price the past couple years. My guess is this revolver has hung out at the end of the case for a few years, they haven't checked prices on reorder, and hence have not raised the price. Even GB about the cheapest I find is $500. Plus you have to ship, transfer, pay taxes, etc.

I may go back and get it tomorrow honestly. Don't need to spend the money... but I doubt I'll find a new one cheaper ever and a SAA is a bucket list gun (I actually want a colt but... yeah not unless I do VERY well in my encore career venture).

44caliberkid · March 15, 2024, 10:57 AM

Offer them $400 and settle for something in between.

gwpercle · March 15, 2024, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prof Young

Thanks Jim. I had not found that web site yet. The good news is I'm getting mine for $200 less than the MSRP.

I'll do a range report after I have possession.

Life is good.
Prof Young

Has your Great Western II come in yet ...

Just love old school single actions in 357 Magnum !

My very first handgun was a 357 Magnum Ruger Blackhawk in 1970 ...
We still go shooting ... my first love !
Gary

**44 AMP** · March 15, 2024, 11:44 PM

You won't find a better SA .357 than a Ruger Blackhawk, not for any sane amount of money, anyway...

February 29, 2024, 11:40 AM	#1
Prof Young Senior Member Join Date: August 21, 2007 Location: Illinois - down state Posts: 2,404	Great Western II 357 . . . I had the winning bid on a Great Western II revolver in 357. Has a brass top strap and trigger guard. I don't have possession of it yet. The on line reviews look good. If you know about these . . . talk to me. Life is good. Prof Young

February 29, 2024, 12:04 PM	#2
Jim Watson Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 18,545	Great Western II is EMF's trademark for the Pietta revolvers they import. Looks like the brass BACK strap and trigger guard make it the "Gunfighter" model. https://www.emf-company.com/store/pc...ghter-c600.htm Is the Great Western II different from or better than other importers' Piettas? I doubt it. Last edited by Jim Watson; February 29, 2024 at 10:05 PM.

February 29, 2024, 12:08 PM	#3
Prof Young Senior Member Join Date: August 21, 2007 Location: Illinois - down state Posts: 2,404	Thanks Jim! Thanks Jim. I had not found that web site yet. The good news is I'm getting mine for $200 less than the MSRP. I'll do a range report after I have possession. Life is good. Prof Young

February 29, 2024, 04:53 PM	#4
44 AMP Staff Join Date: March 11, 2006 Location: Upper US Posts: 28,860	The gun on the linked web site does not have a brass TOP STRAP. It has a brass grip frame. The top strap is the portion of the frame above the cylinder, it is steel. The grip frame has a front strap and a back strap, and in this gun they are brass. The pictured gun has a brass "back strap" not a "top strap". __________________ All else being equal (and it almost never is) bigger bullets tend to work better.

March 14, 2024, 07:06 PM	#7
5whiskey Senior Member Join Date: October 23, 2005 Location: US Posts: 3,657	I saw that exact revolver in .45 colt today for $499 at the LGS. I could probably get it for 520 OTD. I'm looking at prices now and I probably should buy it. I passed as I wanted wood grips... heck I can make grips these things have shot up in price the past couple years. My guess is this revolver has hung out at the end of the case for a few years, they haven't checked prices on reorder, and hence have not raised the price. Even GB about the cheapest I find is $500. Plus you have to ship, transfer, pay taxes, etc. I may go back and get it tomorrow honestly. Don't need to spend the money... but I doubt I'll find a new one cheaper ever and a SAA is a bucket list gun (I actually want a colt but... yeah not unless I do VERY well in my encore career venture). __________________ Support the NRA-ILA Auction, ends 03/09/2018 https://thefiringline.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=593946

February 29, 2024, 07:56 PM	#5
44caliberkid Senior Member Join Date: May 15, 2017 Location: Iowa Posts: 1,104	44AMP, you beat me to the draw on that one.

March 6, 2024, 12:28 PM	#6
Rifletom Senior Member Join Date: February 11, 2011 Location: So-Cal Posts: 789	Prof Young, I have that exact Pietta model only in .45 Colt. Think you'll br happy with that gun. Certainly enjoy mine.

March 15, 2024, 10:57 AM	#8
44caliberkid Senior Member Join Date: May 15, 2017 Location: Iowa Posts: 1,104	Offer them $400 and settle for something in between.

March 15, 2024, 11:44 PM	#10
44 AMP Staff Join Date: March 11, 2006 Location: Upper US Posts: 28,860	You won't find a better SA .357 than a Ruger Blackhawk, not for any sane amount of money, anyway... __________________ All else being equal (and it almost never is) bigger bullets tend to work better.